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New "Spore" Game: "Spore Island" for Facebook

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:10:30 +0000

Just when I thought I had enough Facebook games to keep me busy, EA goes and releases a "Spore" game. "Spore Island" is a simplistic version of "Spore." It's one stage of the game, made into a Flash game.

You design a creature by picking out a body, legs, eyes, and a mouth. Then after picking attributes (defense, weight, etc), you send your creature into the wild (or an observation) and hope it earns the most points. The observation screen reminds me of Pac-Man. You watch your creature eat or avoid other creatures (computer or ones created by your friends) to eat plants from a top-down view.

"Spore Island" isn't the best Facebook game, and it surely isn't the worst. None of my friends have joined yet. I'm sure it has to be more watching your creature race around friends, rather than random wild ones.

New "Spore" Game: "Spore Island" for Facebook originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 13:10:30.

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The Sims 3 Create A World Tool

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:37:13 +0000

Options are expected by sim players. Seeing "The Sims 3" come with only one world was disappointing (you can download another at thesims3.com). Come December that will all change. EA is releasing the Create A World tool. The Sims Resource got a preview. They say it looks technical and think only a few will be able to master it.

We will have to wait. It won't be out until sometime in December.

The Sims 3 Create A World Tool originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 08:37:13.

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"The Sims 3" Furniture Downloads

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:21:30 +0000

There isn't an official tool or forum to share brand new objects for "The Sims 3." The Sims Resource, a web site devoted to "The Sims" since its release, developed a program to import and export files. For the unique items, you'll have to visit fan sites. You don't need to download recolors of original objects. Just use the Create-A-Style tool to change colors (accessed through edit button in Build mode).

Which is your favorite to download so far? Furniture, clothes, or hair? For me, it's been clothes. I rotate through clothes often.

"The Sims 3" Furniture Downloads originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 20:21:30.

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"The Sims 3 World Adventures" Bonus Items

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:23:09 +0000

The first expansion for "The Sims 3" is due out November 17th. Less than a month away, kids! To sweeten the expansion, EA is going to give you "new Explorer's Loot content" when you register, plus 1,000 simpoints to use in the store.

What has everyone picked out from the store? Or have you not used your 1,000 points from "The Sims 3." I bought a bookcase. Now I'm thinking about the kid's animal bedroom set.

"The Sims 3 World Adventures" Screenshots - new Grim Reaper Bloopers

"The Sims 3 World Adventures" Bonus Items originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 07:23:09.

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Hot Artists Singing for "The Sims 3 World Adventures"

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:44:23 +0000

EA has a tradition of having popular singers and groups take one of their songs make a Simlish version (the language spoken by Sims). I hadn't heard of the artists in the last few games. I'm happy to report I knew a few of the names on the list. Hopefully you will too. Though, not knowing the artists hasn't stopped me from enjoying the game.

LeAnn Rimes - "You've Ruined Me"
Fefe Dobson - "I Want You"
Katie Melua - "If the lights go out"
Madina Lake - "Lets Get Outta Here"
Manchester Orchestra - "I've Got Friends"
Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - "Me + Yr Daughter"
Esme Denters - "Outta Here"
Hot Chelle Rae - "Say"
Audrye Sessions - "Turn Me Off"
Metalkpretty - "Wake Up, Wake Up"
Evan Taubenfeld - "Pumpkin Pie"
Friday Night Boys - "Can't Take That Away"
Cassie Steele - "Summer Nights"
Broken Heart College - "Na Na Na"
Nelly Furtado - "Manos al Aire"
Pixie Lott - "Mama Do"
Stefanie Heinzmann - "No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)"
Matt & Kim - "Daylight"
Young Punx - "Juice and Sim"

Hot Artists Singing for "The Sims 3 World Adventures" originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 12:44:23.

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Sims Everywhere Are Kung Fu Fighting

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:03:25 +0000

Everywhere in "The Sims 3 World Adventures" that is. The expansion, due out in November, has our Sims practicing martial arts in China. EA released a news release today with some of the martial arts interactions.

Train: Sims will train at The Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts in China. Or while they are home Training Dummy, Board Breaker, and books will help them tune their skills.

Practice: Sparring with build new friendships and skills, while earning new belts.

Center: Sims will have the ability to mediate.

Master: Master Martial Artists can summon "magical elements."

Teach: Masters can teach other Sims martial arts.

Screenshot © Electronic Arts.

Sims Everywhere Are Kung Fu Fighting originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 10:03:25.

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New Release: "The Sims 2 Best of Business"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:54 +0000

Hey "Sims 2" players! EA has another collection pack to complete your collection of expansions and stuff packs. The collection is $19.99 and comes with two stuff packs and one expansion. The packs are: "The Sims 2 H&M Stuff," "The Sims 2 Open for Business," and "The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bath Design." This one could be a good one to put on your wish list.

Or for new objects, you could skip the packs and browse "The Sims 2" downloads.

Compare Prices for "The Sims 2 Best of Business Collection

New Release: "The Sims 2 Best of Business" originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 09:00:54.

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"Spore" to Become Movie

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:25:00 +0000

"Spore" is moving from our computer screens to movie theaters. Century Fox and EA are working together to create the movie. It will be in good hands. Chris Wedge, directer of "Ice Age," is in the forefront of the creation.

"Spore" is a game of evolution from a single cell to civilization complete with space exploration. It would seem the obvious route for the movie to take would be to follow an organism from its beginning to conquering the universe.

No news on a release date or storyline has been released.

"Spore" - Reviews, Screenshots
AFP News

"Spore" to Become Movie originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 10:25:00.

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"The Sims 3" Halloween Treats

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:39:15 +0000

Boo! It's a month of ghouls and ghosts. EA is giving our Sims a few objects to decorate for the holiday. A 'creepy' chandelier, ghost mirror, cat statue, pumpkin, and a stand.

Halloween lovers do a search (look for buyable graves) for decorations at Mod The Sims.

Download "The Sims 3" Halloween Objects
More "The Sims 3" Downloads - Links to fan sites

"The Sims 3" Halloween Treats originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 12:39:15.

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"Cities XL" Pre-Order on Steam

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:36:11 +0000

Steam users should know that "Cities XL" can be pre-ordered. Come October 8th, the game will be activated and ready for you to play. No stalking the mailman!

Don't know what Steam is? Well, let me tell you a bit about it. Steam delivers games to you digitally. You play, then download the game right away. No CDs or paperwork to clutter your house.

Preorder on Steam

"Cities XL" Pre-Order on Steam originally appeared on About.com Computer Sim Games on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 16:36:11.

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