November 2002

News Archives updates... -- Posted by Cameron on Saturday, November 30, 2002

We have updated our news archives now so that we have all the months which we have had Coranto listed below, versus our previous tactic of allowing the news items to just continue growing. The archives are listed on this page as well as on the main archives page.

The Sims updates... -- Posted by Cameron on Saturday, November 30, 2002

For those of us who haven't been to The Sims website in a while, there have been a number of downloads added to the "Get Cool Stuff" section including an Unleashed Shrimp Cart, Unleashed Pet Skins Pack, Unleashed Pet Skins Pack 2, as well as the French Column set which works in any version of The Sims. Check them out at TheSims.com.

TSO Beta now open... -- Posted by Cameron on Saturday, November 30, 2002

The Sims Online Beta is now open to anyone who wishes to order a CD. I highly recommend joining the beta not only to preview the game, but it is an excellent way to see if you actually want to own the game. Hope to see you there!

Big News for SimCity 4 -- Posted by Matej on Wednesday, November 20, 2002

SimCity 4's website has been bustleing with activity as of late. A set of 6 desktop images have been put up, as well as transcripts from the last chat. Another chat has been announced, involving producer Sean Decker talking about SimCity 4 region play. More importantly, though, screenshots have been put up! 9 new screens are up on SimCity.com, holding a wealth of information just waiting to be uncovered. My personal favorites are the giant robot attack, the realistic airport, and the much improved seaport. Also check out the zoo that doesn't always show up. From the screens, I'd say, in my unbaiased and objective opinion, SimCity 4 will be the greatest game to come out since the original. I doubt any game will ever be able to match SimCity 4's appeal and graphics.

SimCity.com November Updates -- Posted by Matej on Wednesday, November 6, 2002

SimCity.com has five new articles up! The articles are extremly informative, and all are must-reads for any self respecting SimCity fan:

  • Sims, Trains, and Automobiles, by Chuck Jordan, Programmer
  • I speak for the little people! And…their cars! Scripting Automata, By Chris Crowell, Designer
  • Personalization: Your City Your Way, by MaxisJoseph, Game Designer
  • Region Play, by Cricket42, Simulation Engineer
  • Props, by Thomas Vu, Assistant Producer