PreviewsGameGal Previews Makin’ Magic
Previewing The Sims: Makin' Magic expansion, featuring Magic Town, spells, quests, duels, and unique new items for your Sims.
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PreviewsPreviewsThe Sims 2 Designer Diary #3
GameSpot.com has the third installment of The Sims 2 designer diary. Lucy Bradshaw and Charles London discuss emotions in The Sims 2.
PreviewsYahoo Previews The Sims 2
In this 2003 preview, Yahoo explores The Sims 2, detailing its leap to 3D graphics, hereditary DNA, and lifespans that play out like interactive reality TV.
PreviewsThe Sims 2 Designer Diary #2
In this 2003 designer diary, Maxis creative director Charles London discusses developing The Sims 2. He highlights the leap to 3D graphics, complex animations, and a revolutionary genetics system.
PreviewsThe Sims 2 Designer Diary
In this 2003 designer diary, senior producer Tim LeTourneau reveals the planning behind The Sims 2. Maxis evolves the franchise by introducing 3D graphics, Sim DNA, and generational aging.
PreviewsGameSpot Looks at The Sims 2
In this 2003 GameSpot preview, Andrew Park shares hands-on impressions of The Sims 2, exploring new features like dynamic aging, in-depth social interactions, and the detailed face-designing tool.
PreviewsThe Sims Superstar Preview
IGN previews The Sims Superstar expansion pack, exploring Studio Town, new celebrity career tracks, and fame-based gameplay.