News Archive - 2001

E3 Preview of Sid Meier's SimGolf

Sid Meier's SimGolf™ is the first and only game that puts you in charge of your very own golf resort. You'll even have a chance to test your course and your golf skills when your Sims challenge you to a round!

Go to SimGolf.ea.com

SimsVille Website Update

Take your Sims outside their house and create a hometown for them that is as calm, comical or corrupt as they are. Will your town be home to glamorous boutiques, fancy restaurants and happening nightclubs or will you create a town of criminals, biker bars and liquor stores?

Go to SimsVille.ea.com

Sim Community Updated

This week, check out the Sim Community Update for the latest in Fan News and downloads!

Go to SimDay Events

Will Wright's 'SIMple Tools' article in LA Times

The LA Times chats with Will Wright about creating the original SimCity™, The Sims™ fan sites, and his favorite tech toys.

Click here for the Los Angeles Times article

GameSpot UK Reviews Simsville at E3

Tired, bored, housebound? These common Sims' complaints are about to be cured by the introduction of SimsVille

Click to check out the GameSpot UK article

Best Of The Web Download

This is the 2nd installment of Best Of The Web featuring Hall Of Fame users. This download features 10 buildings of different styles and types created by fans using Building Architect Plus which is available for free in the 'Downloads' area. We hope you enjoy these new buildings and make sure you look around the Building Exchange for more user made jewels for your cities.

Go To Best Of The Web

The Sims Online in The Wall Street Journal

Check out The Wall Street Journal's exclusive piece on The Sims Online, including quotes from Will Wright, creator of The Sims and SimCity.

Click here for the Wall Street Journal article

See the First TSO Screenshots

Want an idea of what The Sims™ Online will look like?

Click here to go to screenshots

Potty Time!

As a special thank you to everyone that has purchased House Party, we offer you the exclusive Potty Pack. The House Party Potty Pack will satisfy all of your Sims bathroom needs. You must have House Party installed on your system for the three to appear.

Download Potty Pack (1.11 Mb)

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