The Sims 2 will release later in 2004
EA will ship The Sims 2 in the later half of Calandar Year '04
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Ooo la la! Luc Barthelet in Chat
In this 2004 community chat, Luc Barthelet answers fan questions about The Sims 2, detailing the new cameraman mode, dynamic aging, genetics, and complex relationships.
Chat With Luc Barthelet About Sexy Sims and ?!?
In this 2003 archive, Maxis GM Luc Barthelet chats about Sexy Sims in The Sims 2, teasing features like romance, kissing, affairs, and maintaining a Teen…
GameGal Previews Makin’ Magic
Previewing The Sims: Makin' Magic expansion, featuring Magic Town, spells, quests, duels, and unique new items for your Sims.
Maxis 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.
The 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.
The Sims: Bustin’ Out Q&A
Producer Virginia McArthur discusses direct Sim control, new locations, minigames, and GBA-GameCube connectivity for The Sims: Bustin' Out.
Yahoo 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.
The 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.