Official Nintendo Magazine UK Reviews Sim Animals

Also released today along side IGN's review, was a review from the Official Nintendo UK Magazine. They gave the game .1 higher then IGN with a 5.4/10. With that they had to say

"Of course, looks aren't everything in the real world - if they were no one would own a bulldog - but it would be easier to have a bit more compassion for your creatures if SimAnimals wasn't so ugly. You begin by controlling a hand high above the forest and if you thought the world looked bad from a bird's-eye view, just wait until you swoop down to ground level. The animals don't look particularly cute and the forest environment looks awful. Everything has a slightly muddy hue and the trees are so blocky that it looks as though it could have been made for the N64. You can't help but feel that a cartoony art style would have been a better idea than this poor attempt at realism."

Read the review here

IGN Reviews Sim Animals

IGN today released their review for Sim Animals giving it a 5.3/10 (Which is Mediocre). With that they said

"It didn't take long for the controls to get on my nerves. The remote is used to point and select objects while the nunchuk handles movement and camera rotation. Pointer control is very finicky, often making it difficult to select animals or enter menus. To do some planting or heavy petting you have to waggle your onscreen icon over a seed/animal, but the game won't always register your actions. Worse, if a seed lands in a bed of flowers or is similarly obstructed you can't even get at it. "

We will keep you updated on reviews!

Read the full IGN review here

First Sim Animals Review

The first of many reviews for Sim Animals arrived late today courtesy of Cheat Code Central. They gave the game a 6.4/10 stating

"There is one glaring element that is enough to make this pretty good game into a bad one: the graphics. The visuals in this title are sub-par on every level, from the level design to the animal animations, and really bring down the overall quality of the game exponentially. Each area uses the same basic structure, design, and color palette, and it is difficult to distinguish one place from another based on visuals alone."

You can read the full review 2 page review here

Simmers News Welcomes 2 New Partners!

We are proud to announce 2 new site Partners in iSims3 and SimsMad.

We hope to bringing in more partners as Simmers News grows larger!

Poll Results: SimAnimals

So last week we asked you if you planned on purchasing Sim Animals after its release, and apparently there isn't a whole lot if interest in the Wii and DS Title. You can view the results below. This Week we ask you if you think there will be another Sims 2 Stuff Pack. Voting will close on next Monday like usual!

Results:
Probably Not: 1 Vote (33%)
No Way!: 2 Votes (66%)

Best Buy SimAnimals Panda

In my Local Best Buy Weekend Ad, they advertise an exclusive Panda Download (See Below)

The Code has been posted on Gamefaqs.com simply enter "PANDA" in the "ENTER CODE" section of the Main Menu, there is also a Red Panda which can be activated with typing in "Red Panda"

Sims 3 Delay

For those of you who have been following us from the beginning, know that we have been predicting a delay for quite some time. Well it appears that The Sims 3 may be getting pushed back, possibly into mid June according to SnootySims Keep an eye out as we update you in regards to the delay!

1000 Unique Visitors! Thank You!

I would like to thank everyone who has helped us reach 1000 Unique Visitors! Its a really great feeling to get 1000 views in about 3 months. Hopefully were well on our way to thousands more!

Thanks!
~Skyline, Editor and Chief,
Simmers News

Gamespot Posts Sims 3 Preview

Along with the 2 new videos (See Below) gamespot has added a new Hands-On for The Sims 3. They discuss topics from CAS to Lifetime Goals, and more! Check it out here

Gamespot Sims 3 Creators Camp Video

New Gamespot Sims 3 Interview

Sim Animals TV Advertisement

EA has released a TV Advertisement for SimAnimals, which is rather amusing. Check it out!

Creators Camp Screenshots

EA Poland released 4 new screenshots taken from The Sims 3 Creators camp, the game looks surprisingly good, particularly in the 2nd screenshot (The one with the waterfall?)

New SimAnimals Trailer

IGN has released a new SimAnimals trailer, which is in stores now!

The Sims 3 to Rule 2009 Says IGN

IGN PC today put out their preview piece for 2009 today, and in it they give The Sims 3 the Silver Top Game of 2009 award, 2nd to only Bioshock 2

The Sims as a series has sold 100 million games in less than a decade, and with The Sims 3 it's a brave new 3D world as the scope of the game expands from a single household to an entire town. With more realistic personalities and a whole lot more to do, it's hard to see how this game won't delight The Sims' large and loyal fan base.

You can read the article here

The Sims 3 Creators Camp Update

Light over at The Simmers Club has updated about the Sims 3 Creators Camp.

Build/Buy mode.. You can customize everything except different things like fences, plants and stuff..New icons are placed..New landscape items, and the cool thing they move when wind blows..Its really realistic..The ponds and pools can now shine or reflect light from the sun..You will love it..

You can find her full update post here

Poll Results: Purchasing The Sims 3

So this poll was up for 2 weeks, and we asked you "Do you plan on buying The Sims 3?" Here are the results:

Yes!: 4 Votes (80%)
Yes, but a while after Launch: 1 Vote (20%)

This week we ask you if you plan on picking up Sim Animals

Thanks for voting!

IGN Interviews Ben Bell

Remix The Sims 2 Theme

I discovered this a long time ago, but have since revistied the site, and felt to share it with you!

The Sims 2 Home and Garden Stuff Theme (2) by Skyline7284

Basically you can remix The Sims 2 theme, along with plenty of other songs. Visit the page here

The Sims 3 Creators Camp Post

So this is the post where everything for The Sims 3 Creator camp will be organized. This post will be updated, so keep an eye on it!

Info we know so far:

• You don’t need to use all five character trait slots.
• One of the lifetime wishes was “Gold Digger.”
• You can buy houses furnished or unfurnished.
• You can set lifespans to range from 25–1,000 days.
• Male Sims can wear makeup.
• You can customize facial paint. Imagine giving the tiger pattern green strips.
• Most of the catalog items and clothes were created in-game using the “Create-a-Style” tool.
• There’s a “Create-a-Twin” tool in CAS that lets you make an identical twin of whatever Sim you apply it to.
• There’s a roof height slider.
• There’s a button that paints / carpets the entire room (instead of holding Shift).
• You can set the stair width.
• You can set light colors and brightness levels (both indoor and out).
• You can place objects against diagonal walls.
• You can rotate floor tiles.
• There is now a square terrain paint brush. Imagine using it to paint a sidewalk.
• Plants spawn with different sizes.
• Sims don’t need ladders to get in or out of the pool.
• You can change the floor / walls of a pool.

This info courtesy of TheSidDog.com

• No Half Walls
• No importing of CC Yet

This info Courtesy of SterlingSims

Were back!; Sim Animals Screens

Once again i apologize for the long delay of updates, i had exams over the past week, but now i'm Free!

While i was out Studying EA released some new screenshots for SimAnimals, which you can see after this post. SimAnimals comes out next Wednesday on both Wii and DS.

Updates

I'm sorry for the complete lack of updates lately, and i will get caught up starting tomorrow. Ive been in the middle of my exams, so thats why i'm having no time to update the site.

On a side note i just installed Windows 7 on my machine, which so far i dig.

IGN MySims Party Impressions

IGN got a look at MySims Party at this years CES. And they today have published their preview of the game

"The Wii version of the title includes 50 and the DS 40 mini-games, all of them hosted by a unique MySims character. The console build supports four-player matches and all of the MySims avatars show different attributes that can be used in battle. For instance, some might be speedier than others. More might be quicker on the draw, and so forth. It's possible to play through all of the games consecutively or alternatively compete in a themed festival that encapsulates a handful of minis. "

You can view the complete article here

Where to Buy?: MySims Party

With MySims Party on the horizon, we have come up with a new helpful tool. Its called "Where to buy?" It will list all of the retailers selling a certain game. The first game we are doign this with is MySims Party which will release in March 2009.

Where to Buy MySims Party:

MySims Racing Announced!

Well you can officially race MySims around circuits this summer with MySims Racing!







Press Release:

EA Announces Upcoming Titles From the MySims Franchise
Wednesday January 7, 9:00 am ET

MySims Party and MySims Racing for the Wii and Nintendo DS Set to Release in 2009

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS - News), today announced the next two titles to be released within the MySims™ Franchise. MySims™ Party and MySims™ Racing, available for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, will release in 2009.

“When we created the MySims world, we believed that the MySims characters could be part of a variety of different gaming experiences. We are thrilled to bring MySims Party and MySims Racing to fans and new players alike,” said Tim LeTourneau, Executive in Charge of Production for MySims. “We’ve had great success with MySims, with both the original game and this fall’s MySims Kingdom. Players have really connected with the characters and now we are giving them two completely new and exciting experiences. We believe that MySims Party and MySims Racing, are great ways to couple the creativity and humor players love about the franchise with great multi-player arcade gameplay.”

MySims Party for the Wii

MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim. You and your friends have the chance to Stick the Trick in the extreme snowboarding mini game, outrun a robot in Robo Assault or shake your groove thing with DJ Candy during the Go Go Dancing challenge. Each MySim character brings a unique combination of skill to the mission, with differing levels of endurance, speed and luck giving you the option to choose the best MySim for the task. You can play mini games one right after the other, or you and your friends can compete in a themed festival such as food, music or sports that offers multiple mini games.

MySims Party for the Nintendo DS

Take the mini games with you! MySims Party for the Nintendo DS offers 40 mini games to choose from. These games, specific for the DS, offer hours of entertainment. You can dig up dinosaur fossils during Excavate-a-Saurus, join Goth Boy on a first person shooter mission during Haunted Hunted or rock out with Air-Guitar-Star!

MySims Racing for the Wii

Race to the finish line in MySims Racing! Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition. There are nearly endless customization options so that your car reflects your high-gear personality. You can swap bodies, change paint jobs and add tons of accessories. Not only can you change the look of your car, you can also improve power, acceleration and handling by mixing and matching engines, suspension and tires.

MySims Racing for the Nintendo DS

Take the race with you! MySims Racing for the Nintendo DS allows you and up to three of your friends to race each other using local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi.

MySims Party and MySims Racing were developed at The Sims Studio. MySims Party is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, 3+ by PEGI, and has an MSRP of $39.99 for the Wii version and $29.99 for the Nintendo DS. MySims Racing has not yet been rated. For more information please visit www.mysims.com. For assets, please visit www.info.ea.com.

About The Sims Franchise

The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages in 60 different countries, The Sims has quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit www.thesims2.com. To stay up-to-date on The Sims 3 news and information, check out www.thesims3.com. For information about the MySims franchise, visit www.mysims.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS^TM, EA^TM, EA SPORTS Freestyle^TM and POGO^TM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, The Sims and MySims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Poll Results: MySims

So the last poll we asked you if EA was over saturating the market with MySims Games. You voted:

Sorta, but isn't The Sims Franchise always like that?: 2 Votes (66%)
Yes, and i think it needs to stop!: 1 Vote (33%)

This week we ask you if you plan on purchasing The Sims 3?

Most Played PC Games of 2008

Who knew that The Sims (i'm assuming it is The Sims 1) would beat out The Sims 2 in terms of the number of hours logged by Americans? The Sims placed 4th behind Halo, COD4 and World of Warcraft who grabbed the Top spot in the rankings. Blizzard (the company who puts out World of Warcraft) also snatched up 7th place with Diablo II. Thanks to Kotaku for the news!