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InterviewsInterviewsExploring the Living Ecosystem of SimAnimals
Discover how developers built the living ecosystem of SimAnimals (Wii) in this exclusive development interview!
InterviewsInterview with Jonathan Knight
In this 2004 interview, producer Jonathan Knight discusses his work on The Sims 2, detailing the new Aspirations system, neighborhood design, and his path to joining Maxis.
InterviewsInterview with Darren Futa
In this 2004 interview, producer Darren Futa discusses his work on The Sims 2 user interface, the development of the Body Shop tool, and shares a few fun anecdotes from the studio.
InterviewsInterview With Lyndsay McGaw (Pearson)
In this 2004 interview, Assistant Producer Lyndsay McGaw discusses her transition from tester to producer, her work on neighborhoods, and her favorite Sims 2 features.
InterviewsMaxis Developer Interview: Behind the Magic of The Sims Makin’ Magic
Read the exclusive interview for SimInsider! Associate Designer, Jenna Chalmers, explains some of the mystique behind creating Makin’ Magic.
InterviewsThe Sims: Bustin’ Out Q&A
Producer Virginia McArthur discusses direct Sim control, new locations, minigames, and GBA-GameCube connectivity for The Sims: Bustin' Out.
InterviewsThe Sims Makin’ Magic Interview with Jonathan Knight
Discover what happens when Sims cast spells, make potions, and raise pet dragons in The Sims Makin' Magic expansion pack.
InterviewsInterview with Will Wright
Will Wright created The Sims, worked on multiple genres, launched The Sims Online, and won a Robot Wars championship.