The Sims 2...oh no, not another one

[apmiller]

EA has put it on paper that there is going to be a Sims 2. And you can get more info on that on our handy little games page!

Now I know there are a few folks around here that have had their lives stolen by the first one (me included) but how many here would do so again for the sequel?

[Fas-ligand]

So of all those Sims games out now, there isn't a second one yet? How many expansions does this game have?:hmm:

[apmiller]

There are 5 that I can remember but I think a 6th one came out not that long ago...

They liked their expansions!

[Nija]

my g/f is now addicted. she plays 2 hours a night. now she wants her own computer.. :heh:

she used to hate computers... welcome to the dark side :deal: my darling...

[mcs328]

Originally posted by Nija
my g/f is now addicted. she plays 2 hours a night. now she wants her own computer.. :heh:

she used to hate computers... welcome to the dark side :deal: my darling...

And THAT'S why I haven't bought it yet or at all. Plus each expansion is like 25 bucks or so. I think their latest expansion is Superstar.

[Chinpoko_Mon]

EA reveals details on The Sims 2


News


The company releases a few details on the official sequel to its best-selling franchise.

Electronic Arts has revealed some official details on the next installment in the Sims series. Perhaps the biggest change for the Sims series in The Sims 2 will be the addition of DNA. The sims can now pass on characteristics to their offspring, which will resemble and look like their relatives. In addition, not only will sims grow old with age, but their physical characteristics will change depending on which activities they're undertaking. For example, a sim that sits on the couch and watches TV all day will develop a slight weight problem, while a sim that exercises will have a different appearance. New facial expressions and body gestures (as well as a full 3D engine) have also been added to help give the game an even more realistic look and feel.

Of course, players will still have to take care of their sims so that they can enjoy a long and prosperous life. The game will give players an indication of how well they're doing with the life score feature. In addition, the sims will have to go through important events in their lives such as a first crush, marriage, and even their first steps as a baby.

"The sims, themselves, always have been the most interesting part of the game experience for me. Giving them DNA makes them even more lifelike and increases the personal connection between players and their sims," said Will Wright, chief game designer at EA's Maxis Studio, "The strategy of playing sims across a lifetime and experiencing their emergent traits and behaviors will give players a deeper and more realistic experience."

Electronic Arts will show more of The Sims 2 on May 13 at E3. The game is scheduled to ship in 2004.

Linky to article (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims2/news_6026249.html)

Let the addiction continue.....

[Chinpoko_Mon]

Now they got screenshots..

IT LOOKS REALLLLLLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!! ARRRGGGHH... and that's a really bad thing.....

Must.....ree..sssiiissttt.....

Screenshots here (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims2/screenindex_6026347.html)

[coleslaw]

Hooray for making out in the hot tub! :P

[sbp]

About Sims 2 coming: heh thats a big surprise.

Now it faces up to the task as all sequels to great things do. Will it be as good as the original? How much to change-be a copy or fresh direction?


Originally posted by mcs328
And THAT'S why I haven't bought it yet or at all. Plus each expansion is like 25 bucks or so. I think their latest expansion is Superstar. Eventually they'll be a compilation pack so it can be milked some more.

From the companys perspectives: why kill the golden goose when they can have it pump out golden eggs? Just look at the number of expansions for Evercrack and Ultima Online. Then they come out with sequels and repeat the cycle again. Also why go with a new game that may not do as well and have the recognition.

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ap: I hear ya about the paid subscriptions for gaming information. IGN in particular... http://home.earthlink.net/~sbp777/pics/bleh.gif

[Freelance Superhero]

soooo....

will there be another free beta test? :naughty:

[coleslaw]

I wonder how much work was done revamping the game's simulation engine. It could be possible that they would leave most of that intact but simply update the graphics engine. Of course, they would have to make updates here and there, but overall, it would play in a very similar fashion. It appears that the interface is very similar to the original version, so it should be a painless transition for veteran players.

The new graphics look very good and I can just tell that the modification community will have oodles of fun creating skins for this game! :hihi:

[Fas-ligand]

Originally posted by Nija
my g/f is now addicted. she plays 2 hours a night. now she wants her own computer.. :heh:

she used to hate computers... welcome to the dark side :deal: my darling...

I converted my g/f as well. Good thing it was using Age of Mythology tho! :D

[apmiller]

Originally posted by sbp

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ap: I hear ya about the paid subscriptions for gaming information. IGN in particular... http://home.earthlink.net/~sbp777/pics/bleh.gif

Yeah...IGN was great once...once