Gaming News - January 2003
Redwood City, CA (January 8, 2003) - Maxis today released details on
the evolving world of The Sims Online, and also revealed information on some of
the upcoming new objects.
From Maxis:
Tens of thousands of players are meeting, falling in love, building
businesses and entertaining each other in unique and unexpected ways. As The
Sims Online evolves and expands, players can look forward to new and exciting
features that will catapult their creativity and elevate their game experience
to a whole new level.
"Since The Sims Online launched, players have created a world beyond our wildest
expectations," said Luc Barthelet, General Manager of EA's Maxis Studio.
Recent User Stories from The Sims Online
" Sim Shanda Leer, on the advice of her roommate, took a job on an assembly line
at a gnome factory in Calvin's Creek. She hoped to use her earnings to open her
own public swimming club. To her surprise, she found love on the line with a
fellow Sim worker. Can synchronized swimming be next?
" Sim Charlie Westin created a burgeoning business in Test Center City, the
River Café and Inn. Charlie was one of the first to capitalize in The Sims
Online by offering French/American fast food fusion in a Parisian themed
atmosphere. Other than fairly dividing tips among his staff, Charlie's main
challenge has been getting Chef Dan to show up for work.
" Sims players have also taken to the airwaves and established Radio Alphaville
and The Creek. These user-created Internet radio stations are broadcasting to
the Sim citizens of Calvin's Creek and Alphaville. Station content includes the
usual radio fare along with breaking news, talk, upcoming events and ads for
in-game businesses.
"By continuing to deliver new and exciting content, we will provide our users
with an ever expanding set of tools to continue to create their world," said
Chris Trottier, Designer.
Upcoming Features to The Sims Online
" New objects are right around the corner in The Sims Online. Musically minded
Sims can look forward to the Band Object. Sim band members can take to the stage
and jam on a guitar, drum, keyboard, and trumpet and earn money in this team
based memory game. Maybe Sim Charlie could offer entertainment at his inn?
Casino objects will also soon be available for Sims who want to press their
luck. Sims will be able to run a casino or just win big with roulette,
blackjack, video poker and slots.
" Secure trading and sales are an upcoming feature to the economy of The Sims
Online. Currently players can select from the extensive variety of objects in
the in-game catalogue. Shortly, players will be able to buy, sell and trade
objects with one another. Savvy Sim traders and bargain hunters can take
advantage of this marketplace option to make or save a few Simoleons in this
stable trading environment. Sim Shanda could surely make a quick buck off her
gnomes.
" An important factor in the success of The Sims™ franchise has been the wealth
of user-created content. Hundreds of thousands of fan-created objects and Sim
looks and outfits are available on the web to enhance the players' in-game
experience. Soon, players will be able to create and introduce customized
content into the online world of The Sims. This addition will exponentially
increase the depth and breadth of experience in The Sims Online.
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