New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday Cheer
New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday CheerDec 11
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Nov 7
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets an Unexpected Crossover in The Sims 4 Life & Death DLC
Oct 20
PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024
Oct 4
EA’s Latest $40 Sims 4 Pack Spells Death For Your In-Game Characters, Quite Literally
Oct 3
Alleged Sims 5 Leaks Are So Out Of The Place It Leaves The Horror Of The Last of Us 2 Biting The Dust
Oct 3
The Sims 4 Embraces Horror On Halloween With Life & Death Expansion Pack
Sep 18
“Translation: we are still making a lot of money from Sims 4”: EA’s Reason Behind Canceling The Sims 5 Sounds Like a Weird Excuse to the Die Hard Fans
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New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday Cheer
New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday CheerWe are now in the midst of the holiday season, and this means a fresh update full of cheer. The post New Festive Updates for The Sims 4: Spreading Holiday Cheer appeared first on COGconnected .
Dec 11
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets an Unexpected Crossover in The Sims 4 Life & Death DLC
Baldur’s Gate 3 Gets an Unexpected Crossover in The Sims 4 Life & Death DLC For over two decades, The Sims franchise has captivated players with its engaging world, where they can control and shape the lives (and deaths) of virtual characters, from the mundane to the extraordinary. One of the most fun aspects of its latest installment, The Sims 4 is its tendency to include hidden Easter eggs. These […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Nov 7
PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024
PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024PlayStation Plus, subscribers, monitor your calendars: a significant lineup of games is leaving on November 18. Among the departures are legends like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition, and The Sims 4: City Living. This latest rotation, while disappointing for some, reflects PlayStation Plus’s dynamic content strategy. The service regularly […] The post PlayStation Plus Say Goodbye to Major Titles on November 18, 2024 appeared first on WePlayGames.net .
Oct 20
EA’s Latest $40 Sims 4 Pack Spells Death For Your In-Game Characters, Quite Literally
EA’s Latest $40 Sims 4 Pack Spells Death For Your In-Game Characters, Quite Literally The Latest Sims expansion is set to expand your horizons beyond life by giving you a chance to experience death in never-before-seen ways. This pack will allow you to look at death in the game in a completely new light. This is a paid pack and will be priced at $40. It will be available […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 4
Alleged Sims 5 Leaks Are So Out Of The Place It Leaves The Horror Of The Last of Us 2 Biting The Dust
Alleged Sims 5 Leaks Are So Out Of The Place It Leaves The Horror Of The Last of Us 2 Biting The Dust While The Sims 4 continue to remain as popular as ever, many have grown tired of its limitations and eagerly await the arrival The Sims 5. After nearly a decade of DLCs and content drops, it would, of course, make sense that fans are hungry for something new. Unfortunately, new leaks have surfaced regarding the […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Oct 3
The Sims 4 Embraces Horror On Halloween With Life & Death Expansion Pack
The Sims 4 Embraces Horror On Halloween With Life & Death Expansion PackWith no better time all year, The Sims 4 has announced their latest Life & Death Expansion Pack will launch with the best timing, on Halloween.
Oct 3
“Translation: we are still making a lot of money from Sims 4”: EA’s Reason Behind Canceling The Sims 5 Sounds Like a Weird Excuse to the Die Hard Fans
“Translation: we are still making a lot of money from Sims 4”: EA’s Reason Behind Canceling The Sims 5 Sounds Like a Weird Excuse to the Die Hard Fans Sims 4 is the longest-running game from the franchise. It has been 10 years since the game was released, and it looks like the game is going to stick around for another 10 after EA confirms that a Sims 5 is not in the works. The reason for discontinuing the ongoing tradition of adding a […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Sep 18
The Sims 4 to Introduce Official New Kits with Content Creators
The Sims 4 to Introduce Official New Kits with Content CreatorsOn-trend aesthetics and styles. The post The Sims 4 to Introduce Official New Kits with Content Creators first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Sep 18
There Won’t Be Sims 5, But There Will Be a Sims Movie
There Won’t Be Sims 5, But There Will Be a Sims Movie Electronic Arts announced that there are currently no plans to work on or release a Sims 5 . Instead, it will continue to release updates for The Sims 4 . [Thanks, Variety , Wario64 !] While fans have been spreading rumors that Electronic Arts’ Project Rene was a codename for The Sims 5 , it turns out that Project Rene will be a separate project. Based on past information, it will be free-to-play and while you can play it by yourself like a normal Sims game, it will also have a multiplayer function. Electronic Arts has confirmed the multiplayer aspect of Project Rene. While it will be possible to play with friends, it will not be an MMO like The Sims Online was. As for why Electronic Arts will not be releasing The Sims 5 , this is so that players who have spent the past decade on their The Sims 4 save files or game will be able to continue doing so. For reference, the base The Sims 3 game came out in 2009. The final pack for it was Into the Future , which came out in 2013, meaning that players received new content (excluding Store content) for four years. The Sims 2 is in the same boat, as the base game came out in 2004 and the final entry was Mansion & Garden Stuff in November 2008. The Sims 4 players will continue to see new updates, including paid expansions and packs. Incidentally, Electronic Arts will introduce "Creator Kits." This is a way for Sims players to sell their own custom content through the EA store. Some CC creators are already making money through Patreon or, in the past, ADfly. But Creator Kits will be a way for them to do so in an official capacity. Code for The Sims series can be difficult to add onto with packs, as there are so many different things to account for. New updates tend to bring huge bugs and glitches. For example, Wedding Stories introduced a huge wealth of issues that still persist in the game. While starting over might be difficult for players who wants to keep up with the franchise’s instalments, continuing to add onto the code may mean more issues down the line. As well, a live-action The Sims movie will come out in theaters. There’s not a lot of information on it yet apart from the fact that Kate Herron will be the director and co-writer, and Margot Robbie will be the producer. Herron previously worked as a director on Loki , Sex Education , and The Last of Us . Meanwhile, Margot Robbie has worked on Barbie , The Suicide Squad , and Babylon . The Sims 4 is readily available on the Windows PC, macOS, PS4, and Xbox One. The post There Won’t Be Sims 5, But There Will Be a Sims Movie appeared first on Siliconera .
Sep 18
EA Says it Has No Plans for The Sims 5, Will Continue Supporting The Sims 4
EA Says it Has No Plans for The Sims 5, Will Continue Supporting The Sims 4"We are not going to be working on replacements of previous projects; we’re only going to be adding to our universe," says franchise boss Kate Gorman.
Sep 18
EA Will Continue To Support The Sims 4 Rather Than Make “The Sims 5”
EA Will Continue To Support The Sims 4 Rather Than Make “The Sims 5”EA has confirmed that it has no intention to make 'The Sims 5,' and will instead continue to update and support The Sims 4, check out the details here. The post EA Will Continue To Support The Sims 4 Rather Than Make “The Sims 5” appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Sep 17
Best Mods For The Sims 3 in 2024
Best Mods For The Sims 3 in 2024 Ever since The Sims 4 came out in 2014 (oh my goodness...), I’ve been adamant that The Sims 2 and 3 remain the superior titles in the series, especially once you start using core mods to improve performance or quality of life. For those who want to get their life simulation fix but The Sims 4 is broken or too boring, I highly suggest playing The Sims 3 instead! Those who know anything about The Sims 3 may know that Electronic Arts and Maxis did not optimize this game very well. There are a lot of reasons for this. One reason is that it’s an open-world 32-bit game. This can lead to your files bloating up and causing the game to crash to desktop. The Sims 3 is also notorious in that the game does not naturally cap your FPS, which can overheat your graphics card if you’re not careful. Some of these mods are not mere recommendations. They’re straight up essential for the overall health of your computer. Though not a mod, I recommend using MATY’s FPS Limiter and 3Booter . This will help to keep your frame rate at the game’s default 30. If you’re like me and you’re using a NVIDIA graphics card, you can also go into your control panel and cap The Sims 3 ’s frame rate at 30 through there. Here are some of the best mods for The Sims 3 in 2024 Screenshot by Siliconera NRaas Master Controller NRaas’s entire library of mods is fantastic, but I have a few that I recommend for even people who aren’t too keen on installing mods. Master Controller is exactly as it says on the tin. With this mod, you can control virtually everything in your town, from relationships to careers to ages. It’s a handy tool for little accidents (oops, my Sim is wearing a raincoat at her garden wedding) to more heavy-duty tasks (I need to reset every single object and sim in my neighborhood). NRaas Story Progression As mentioned earlier, The Sims 3 has an open world for its neighborhood, which means that things can happen in inactive households completely out of your control. You can turn this off if you want, but for those who don’t mind letting Sims live out their own little virtual lives, I recommend Story Progression from NRaas. This replaces EA’s slow and stagnant Story Progression, preventing your neighborhood from devolving into a ghost town over time. NRaas Overwatch ESSENTIAL MOD; YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD DOWNLOAD THIS FOR YOUR COMPUTER. Overwatch goes through your neighborhood at an interval you set to clean up things like deserted cars. In general, you can think of Overwatch as a garbage truck that throws away junk files which can cause bloating down the line. NRaas Error Trap ESSENTIAL MOD; YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD DOWNLOAD THIS FOR YOUR COMPUTER. Error Trap is, like Overwatch, a mod that’s for keeping your save file as clean as possible. It catches and corrects data corruption errors that can prevent you from loading up a save. Think of it as insurance. Under ideal circumstances, you won’t need it. But when you need it, man, you’ll be glad to have this thing in your folders. Screenshot by Siliconera Simpishly's More Traits for All Ages If you raise a Sim in-game, you’re forced to only pick from limited pools of traits in the earlier life stages, which can get boring after a while. Enabling traits for all ages can lead to some wacky Sims like a toddler who’s Flirty and has Commitment Issues. But if you don’t mind that, this is a great mod for more varied Sims. LazyDuchess Smooth Patch As a note, the LazyDuchess Smooth Patch does not work with some NRaas mods if you’re using 2.x versions. I recommend using a 1.x build if you want to use it with, say, Master Controller. Smooth Patch alters some of the script in the game to make the game run faster. For example, it’ll load hairs and outfits in CAS as you scroll through rather than making you wait for the game to pull everything out. LazyDuchess Lot population This is a personal pet peeve, but I don’t like going to a community lot to scope out a joint, only for everyone to be elsewhere in town. In The Sims 2 , the game will populate lots after you arrive. However, the open world concept works against that since, again, Sims have their own lives. The Lot Population mod pushes Sims to lots your active Sim is at so you won’t be partying alone. It can also add walkbys like in The Sims 2 , making your neighborhood feel more alive. Retuned Attraction The attraction system in The Sims 3 is ridiculous and can cause more trouble than it’s worth. With this mod, the attraction system is more sane and logical, as well as less indiscriminate. It will also prevent Sims from continuously harassing you for dates or sending you random stuff in the mail. Screenshot by Siliconera OMSP , S3DT For people who like to build and decorate fancy houses, OMSP and S3DT are both absolutely essential. OMSP allows you to create more space on surfaces for clutter. This can include beds and sofas (so you can put blankets and cushions), or mini-fridges (if you want to put a radio or something on top). S3DT gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to moving things around a lot, as well as lets you change the height and angle of objects. If you only care about gameplay, these aren't necessary. Ghost Reaction Remover This is fantastic for people who play legacy style like I do, as you’ll naturally end up with a lot of ghosts in your house. If you’re annoyed by Sims constantly stopping what they’re doing to go “Ew, you’re getting ectoplasm all over the floor, Great-Great-Grandpa,” then this mod can curb that behavior. Other reaction removers from this maker include mods to curb relation loss from the Emperor of Evil and stop sims from freaking out over Bonehilda. Children Can mods The Children Can series of mods is fantastic for people who want to give their Sim kids more freedom and independence, as well as get them started in life. With this mod, Sim kids will be able to do laundry, make sculptures, call services, and more. It’s really handy for people who are doing challenges like, again, the legacy challenge or the 100 Baby Challenge, since it’ll make playing with kids more fun. NeuroBlazer Random Genetics I highly recommend the Random Genetics mod for people who want more varied faces around town or in your Sims. However, NeuroBlazer seems to have removed this mod and they’re not hosting it anymore. Fortunately, there is a backup ( this link will directly download the file to your computer). Screenshot by Siliconera Brntwaffles environment mods Pretty much all of Tumblr user brntwaffles’s default replacement mods (whether environment or genetics ) are really good! They make the game really pretty and it looks even better if you install Reshade. My personal recommendations from brntwaffles for eyes are the MS93 and Sarhra default replacements. I also really like their Perfect Day and Dream Dimension lighting mods. Twinsimming mods Twinswimming’s mods are great for adding flavor to your game. I recommend basically all of them. Some of them can make your game more difficult, such as Pest Control and Utilities adding new things you have to watch out for. Their best mods are Growing Pains and the Level Up! mods, in my opinion. Velocitygrass No Automatic Memories ESSENTIAL MOD; YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD DOWNLOAD THIS FOR YOUR COMPUTER. As mentioned in the beginning, memories can really bloat your save file, causing the eventual corruption of your neighborhood and mess with your computer. Even if you turn off notifications, the game still accumulates memories, including from inactive families. This mod completely removes the feature. Icarusallsorts's User-Directed Scolding If you don’t have kids in your game, this might be a non-issue. But Generations added a mechanic that lets parents scold and ground their kids when they do something bad. On paper, that sounds really neat. In practice, it’s freakishly annoying. This mod gives you more control over how your sim punishes their kid without turning it into unnecessary drama. Screenshot by Siliconera Ultimate Careers The Ultimate Careers mod is a very intensive mod that overhauls how careers work in this game. This makes them a lot more similar to how professions work rather than just pushing your Sims to go to a rabbit hole where you can’t peek in on them. Fortunately, you don’t have to micromanage as much as you do with a profession, so it’s friendly for players with large families too. TheSweetSimmer mods TheSweetSimmer makes a lot of mods that focus on pregnancy interactions and toddlers, making them more fun to play with. It also frees up your teen or adult Sims, since children and toddlers will be able to perform acts that would usually require an older Sim's help. This is mostly useful for people who play families, but it might incentivize YA and Adult sim players to have a kid or two. Moar Interactions This is one of those mods that add things you’d figure would have been in the base game. It’s great for group meetings and parties, as you can do so much more with other sims around town. PhoebeJaySims Social Clubs Mod PhoebeJaySims, like TheSweetSimmer and Twinsimming, has a lot of really cool mods. My favorite of them is the Social Clubs mod. This lets you create a club, but without the objectives that are in The Sims 4 clubs. Clubs with this mod are more chill and are a great way for you to set up regular meetings and playdates, or add a layer of storytelling to your neighborhood. The Sims 3 is readily available on the Windows PC. The post Best Mods For The Sims 3 in 2024 appeared first on Siliconera .
Aug 20
inZOI Character Studio Demo Will Appear For Limited Time
inZOI Character Studio Demo Will Appear For Limited Time For a limited time, Krafton will upload the Character Studio for inZOI onto Steam. It’ll be available from August 21, 2024 (9:00 PM PST/12:00 AM EST) until August 26, 2024 (9:00 PM PST/12:00 AM EST). [Thanks, acottonsock !] For reference, inZOI is an upcoming life simulator similar to The Sims . The graphics compared to The Sims 4 are far more realistic. According to the Steam page, it will be closer to The Sims 3 , as it will also be simulating the community around you. This can create more unpredictability in your gameplay, much like the second and third Sims games. You will be able to edit the neighborhood your character lives in too. Here is a trailer of the inZOI character creation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4PHG4JBvgc We can see that you can edit the background, versus how you had to use mods to change up the look. There is also an in-studio picture mode in which you can pose your character (Zoi). You’ll choose from templates and parts in order to create a Zoi, compared to the push-and-pull method in The Sims 4 . Much of this article references The Sims , which had a chokehold on the life simulation genre for decades. inZOI and potentially Paralives are on the horizon to offer players some more options though. Paradox Interactive’s Life by You was also a contender, but the company canceled the game in June 2024 . inZOI is in development for the Windows PC and the character studio will be available as a demo from August 21 to August 26, 2024. The post inZOI Character Studio Demo Will Appear For Limited Time appeared first on Siliconera .
Aug 16
The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes Reveal Fixes For Base Game, High School Years, Build Mode & More
The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes Reveal Fixes For Base Game, High School Years, Build Mode & MoreRead The Sims 4 update 1.97 patch notes for the latest bug fixes for the game on PS5, PS4. The post The Sims 4 Update 1.97 Patch Notes Reveal Fixes For Base Game, High School Years, Build Mode & More appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Aug 13
The Sims 4 Video Review - 2024
The Sims 4 Video Review - 2024The Sims 4 base game reviewed in 2024 on PC, also available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Mac.The Sims 4 is starting to feel its age in 2024, but what keeps it so compelling is that magical feeling that occurs when all its parts work together to create the rich tapestry of your Sims' lives. The complex character creator and approachable building mode are both impressive – and as personality quirks rub up against the houses you’ve tenderly built, you’re rewarded with hilarious and profound emotional reactions from the beloved families you’re guiding. There’s a deeper focus on replicating the complexities of human life than any other game in this genre. Yet despite maintaining the bar for life simulators at large, the last decade has also left the base game with an outdated fashion sense and locked what now feel like core features such as pets behind paid DLC – a problem that can only be escaped by indulging in fan-made mods or costly expansions. Even so, after hundreds of hours of playtime and nearly a decade of history, I’m still always excited to build a new family dynamic and start the chaotic cycle of life all over again.
Jul 31
Sims 4 Patch Breaks the Game and Turns Sims Into Monsters
Sims 4 Patch Breaks the Game and Turns Sims Into MonstersSims are bullying each other thanks to the latest Sims 4 patch
Jul 24
“We’ve been waiting for so long”: 10 Years and a Lot of Waiting Later, The Sims 4 Finally Adds a Feature Even the Older Titles Had
“We’ve been waiting for so long”: 10 Years and a Lot of Waiting Later, The Sims 4 Finally Adds a Feature Even the Older Titles Had Ever since the launch of The Sims 4 in 2014, it brought a plethora of improvements and innovations to the series. The game has captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide, offering an expansive sandbox experience where players can create and control how they wanna live their lives in the virtual world. For over […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Jul 20
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Preview: Death by Broken Heart?
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Preview: Death by Broken Heart?The Sims 4 Lovestruck is the newest expansion for the longstanding simulator, and guess what we are exploring this time? Love, dating, and, you guessed it, WooHoo!
Jul 18
Apartment Story blends narrative thrills with slice-of-life sim this September
Apartment Story blends narrative thrills with slice-of-life sim this September Developer Blue Rider Interactive has officially revealed its feature-length dramatic third-person thriller Apartment Story . The game blends its narrative with slice-of-life simulator mechanics to create an engrossing experience with a visual style that takes me right back to the launch of GTA Vice City . In Apartment Story , you play as Arthur, a 27-year-old who is doing what most of us are: trying to keep his head above water with the cost of food, an apartment, fun, and everything else life throws at us looming over our heads. Aruthur's old roommate Diane unexpectedly shows up one day, and the two hit things off. But everything takes a bit of a downward turn when Blondey enters the picture. Be a human in this world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaKa4PsDmIc The gameplay in Apartment Story looks pretty similar to what you'd be doing if you directly controlled just one character in The Sims 4 . Arthur has needs such as hunger, sleep, mind, toilet, hygiene, and life. You've got to keep on top of these by feeding him, cooking up whatever you can find in the cupboards and fridge, getting him to shower, making him sleep, and allowing him to have fun when the opportunity arises. This isn't a slice-of-life sim, though, and escalating events of the narrative will quickly impede your ability to look after Arthur as life becomes fuller, more stressful, and filled with potential pitfalls. I think this is such an interesting blend of mechanics, and the confined space of Arthur's apartment should make it possible to get your head into where Arthur's at with everything life is throwing at him. Interestingly, when Apartment Story is released on September 26, 2024, you'll be able to dynamically choose between engaging with the narrative or not. If Arthur opens his door and lets people in, he could also be opening himself up to a world of hurt. Ignore the knocks and keep the door closed, though, and you can procrastinate with him until his life is completely devoid of any connections. My favorite thing about the game is its PSX-style aesthetic. A modern engine ensures the game runs smoothly, but these intentionally low-quality visuals always pull me in more because it feels like I have to fill in more blanks while I play, almost becoming the character or narrator. The post Apartment Story blends narrative thrills with slice-of-life sim this September appeared first on Destructoid .
Jul 18
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack Arrives Next Month
The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack Arrives Next MonthLove is in the air. The post The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack Arrives Next Month first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Jun 28
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