February 4, 2000 was the day that started it all - "The Sims" was released. "The Sims," a game simulating the mundane tasks of every day, skyrocketed to top of best-selling game charts becoming a gaming phenomenon. "The Sims" and its seven expansions (packs with additional objects and playing features) remained on the best-sellers list until the sequel, "The Sims 2," was released.
A Day in "The Sims"
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"The Sims" is a simulation of everyday life. Relationships, kids, making dinner, school, bills, and work is a sampling of some things the virtual people, called Sims, you control will encounter. Your Sims can live a semi-calm life of the family life, bounce from job to job, or be in a constant state of partying.
They'll do anything you tell them. The obstacle is finding the balance of what you want and their needs. The Sims have a few basic needs that need to be met throughout the day. They need to socialize, use the bathroom, take a shower or bath, have fun, and eat.
They'll do anything you tell them. The obstacle is finding the balance of what you want and their needs. The Sims have a few basic needs that need to be met throughout the day. They need to socialize, use the bathroom, take a shower or bath, have fun, and eat.
"The Sims" Expansions
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"The Sims" was just the start of the series. "The Sims" had an explosion of expansions during its reign at the top of the gaming charts. Expansions built upon the game, adding new features and items. Once "The Sims 2" arrived on scene, collections of expansions arrived.
For "The Sims" Owners
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Buying "The Sims" is the beginning of a journey! Browse the Sims community for clothes, new furniture, editors to change the Sims and to make objects.
"The Sims" Sequels
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"The Sims" is just the beginning. Start with "The Sims" or jump right into "The Sims 2." You don't need to play one, to play the other.
