What are you doing this weekend?

Want to bring this feature back to SN now that we're growing faster then ever before! I want to know what you're doing in TS3 (or TS2) this weekend. Leave your responces in teh comments section.

As for me, i won't be playing TS3 much as i am currently at the beach, and will be until next saturday. Hope everyone gets a chance to respond!

EP Bracket Week 3

So we had a ton of guests this week which raisded the number of people who voted in the EP poll quite a bit. We recieved 145 Votes (normally we recieve 4-6 votes). For a while the poll was quite close between Nightlife and Freetime, but during the last day or so, Nightlife blew the competition away snagging 79 Votes (or 54%). Freetime grabbed 66 Votes (or 45%). Thanks to everyone that voted in the EP bracket poll. We now to come the last of the Semi-Semi final matches which pites Seasons vs Pets. The poll will close next week!

New Sims 3 Player Spotlight Video

Thesims3.com has updated with a new video spotlight of a player from the Creator's Camp, this time it is Parsimonious Kate from the UK. You can check out the video, along with this weeks creator's camp update here

Poll Results: Excitement

So our last poll asked if you were excited for The Sims 3, and we got a fairly optimistic view of The Sims 3 with 5 voters looking forward to the game, and 1 somewhat looking forward to it. This week we ask you "Do you have a lot of CC for TS2?". The Poll will close sometime next week, and once you vote, why not join the forums?!

Forums are Open!

The forums have launched, and you can now access them via "The Simmers News Network" are of the blog on the right Navigation bar, or at the bottom!

The Simmers News Community Forums Launching Soon

I know, i know, i probably shouldn't be launching another section of this site if i can't keep this site up to date, but i promise that over the coming weeks you will see a bunch of new features integrated into Simmers News!

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?

Happy Holidays: Days 8 and 9

Today i bring you 2 pieces of Artwork from The Sims 2 Holiday Stuff Pack.

We would like to add that one of our partner sites The Simmers Club along
with a few other sites is working on an advent calendar for all to use. You can view it here

Happy Holidays!

Sponsor Ads!

Want to see your Site featured on Simmers News? Well now you can! Simply send an image or two you would like us to put up (See below for sizes) along with a link to your site, and we'll link back to you! Ads will hopefully change once a month, but depending on how many requests we get, that could change. Simmers News Community Ad-space will ALWAYS be free!

Requirements:
Must be a Simmers News Sponsor (Submit an 88x31) banner and link to your site to simmersnews@gmail.com

Sizes: Send us any of the following size banners:
160x600, 180x600, 600x80, 180x180, or 160x160

A Link to your site is required, along with a reason why we should give you the community ad-space

Sims 3 Discussion LIVE!

Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday November 29th, we are having a LIVE! blogging Sims 3 Discussion.  The Blogging will act a lot like Thesims2.com Chats, where you will submit questions or comments, and the staff here at Simmers News will respond with answers and/or comments back!  Almost ALL comments will be answered, unlike thesims2.com chats where only a select number of questions are answered!  The Discussion will begin on Saturday the 29th of November at 7:00 PM EST

Poll Results: Viewing

So our poll last week asked which sites you visited the most.  You can view the results of the poll below.

Official Sites (Thesims2.com)

  1 (33%)

 

Download Sites (TSCexchange.com, Modthesims2.com, etc.)

  0 (0%)

News Sites (SimmersNews, Snootysims, etc.)

  1 (33%)

 

Community Forums (The Simmers Club, etc.)

  0 (0%)

A Combination of the Above

  1 (33%)

 

Pretty Nice mix of votes if you ask me.  This weeks Poll asks about whther or not you plan on buying MySims Kingdom!  Results to be posted next monday as usual

Whats your Opinion?: The Sims 3

Sorry i forgot to do this yesterday, but we want your opinion again!  We want to know for this week, what is your opinion of How The Sims 3 Looks?  You can really discuss any part of how the game looks, and compares to The Sims 2 and its expansions.  Leave your answer int he comments like usual!

Interview With CJ, Admin of The Simmers Club

Recently i interviewed the webmaster of The Simmers Club.  The Questions varied on many different topics.  Topics ranged From the Sims 2, to Simcity, to The running of a fansite.  Read the Full Interview Below:

"Skyline: So CJ, What was your main reason for starting The Simmers Club?

CJ: I wanted to create a friendly and enjoyable place for fans of sims games to hang out, share their creations and associate with other sims fans from all over the world

Skyline: Thats a really good main idea behind a site, but Why The Sims?  Why not another game or movie?

CJ: I have been a fan of sims games since I got SimCity3000, and enjoy playing sims games more than any other game I have, so it seemed logical to start a site centering about my favorite games

Skyline: Do you have a favorite moment while Playing one of the Sims games?

CJ: probably my most memorable moment was when I reached over 1,000,000 population on a medium size map in SimCity4

Skyline: Wow Thats Impressive!  What do you find to be the best aspect of the Simcity Franchise?

CJ: managing all the aspects of keeping your city thriving and trying to create that ideal utopia

Skyline: Do you think the recent set of Simcity games have ventured a bit too far off that main aspect, you really enjoy?  or have they stayed more on par with that you enjoy about the franchise?

CJ: i was very dissapointed as many others were with the direction of the simcity that occured with Simcity Societies

Skyline: What is the best part about managing a Sims Fansite, such as The Simmers Club?

CJ: The people, the great members that upload their amazing creations to share and helpful friendly people that help each other and inspire each other to do more in the game, that is what keeps me wanting to keep this site going as long as I can.

Skyline: What Tips can you give to those, who want to start a fansite of their own?

CJ: Be patient, and don't get discouraged, TSC did not become what it is today overnight, it took time and a lot of great people to make this place what it is today, the same holds true with all other popular fansites. I also advise, be original, make your site stand out from the others, but most importanly have fun with it, if you are having fun with it, that is all that really matters!.

Skyline: Do you think that The Sims 2 has met all of the Fans Expectations?  Did it Miss any of those Expectations?

CJ: I think at this point, most of the expectations of sims fans have been met with the sims 2 as much as that game can handle as far as adding expansions.

Skyline: What is your favorite of The Sims 2 Expansions and why?

CJ: My favorite is still Nightlife, because I found the ability to create downtown sub-neighborhoods a great addition and also the fun social interactions that were included with that EP, Seasons is a close runner up though for my favorite

Skyline: Why do you play The Sims 2 the way you do?

CJ: I pretty much dabble in all the gameplay aspects of the sims, but I enjoy building lots (mainly commuinty lots) the best, it is a chance to create a fun lot then send my sims to enjoy the building of my own design. 

Skyline: What is your favorite of the Maxis Developed Franchises? (Spore, Sims, Simcity, etc.)

CJ: SimCity, it is the first sims game that got me into the sims franshise, and I am still hoping for a new SimCity title that is more like a progression and improvement from SimCity4. I really was disspointed with SimCity Societies.

Skyline: Thanks for Doing this interview CJ! :D

CJ: You are Welcome! [I am] honored to be the first interview"

There you have it!  Our First Interview!  We hope to add them often from here on out!

Poll Results: Coverage

Last weeks Poll question was, "What should we cover more?" Your responce?


The Sims 3
3 (42%)

The Sims 2
2 (28%)

Simcity
0 (0%)
MySims
0 (0%)
Spore
1 (14%)

Community Features/Reviews
1 (14%)

None of These
0 (0%)

Sims 3 Took the cake, with The Sims 2 and Community Events falling in a tie for 2nd

This weeks poll asks the simple question "Which Type of Site to you visit the most?" Poll will close next sunday evening with results on monday

Whats your Opinion: Purchasing

Sorry for the delay, i was away on Friday, so this week we would like to ask your opinion once again.  We want to know, How do you purchase Your Game?  Leave your response in the comments as always.  Personally i buy all of my games either through retail outlets (Best Buy, Gamestop, etc.) or through Online retailers such as amazon.con

Editors Note: We were having an issue with commenting, this has hopefully been resolved!

Video of The Moment

Yet Another new Community Feature, simply click the Title to be taken to our Youtube Video of the Moment! This will be another weekly feature such as The Picture of the week, and others.

This weeks Video is by Megasolomaster and is a Music Video for "What I've Done" by Linkin Park

View It Here

Regular Community Events Schedule

So Obviously not ALL of the posts you see will be news, so i am hoping to start some of the new features (most debuted yesterday or the day before) on a regular timed schedule

• EA Stock Reports: Every Night 10:00 PM EST
  
• Ask Us!: Sunday Afternoons (Time TBA)
  
• Contests: (Hopefully Once a Month)
  
• Poll (Update Every Monday, Results To Be Posted)
  
• Whats Your Opinion?: Friday Nights (Time TBA)

Thats it for now, but we hope to be adding more as time comes a long