De Sims bestaat vandaag 11 jaar en EA Nederland heeft ons wat leuke factsheets opgestuurd die erg leuk zijn om even te lezen. Jammergenoeg zijn ze in het Engels maar we hopen dat ze er ook nog in het Nederlands komen.
The Sims Franchise Product One Sheet
The Sims – February 2000
Create simulated people and control their lives, careers and relationships.The Sims Livin’ Large – August 2000
The Sims Livin’ Large offers 125 new items for Sims to use—from a potion making chemistry set to a vibrating bed; five new careers for Sims to pursue—journalism, hacker, slacker, music and paranormal; and new design and architecture features, so players can build anything from a tacky love shack to a gloomy castle for their Sims to call home.
The Sims House Party – March 2001
Packed with a variety of fun-filled activities for Sims to take part in, The Sims House Party offers three new architecture and decor styles, more than 100 new items and five fresh music and dance styles.The Sims Hot Date – November 2001
With over forty new social interactions, The Sims can flirt, play footsie, make out, gossip about the couple at the next table or chat in Simlish about new and diverse interests, whatever it takes to keep sparks flying on their dates.The Sims Vacation – March 2002
Players can help their Sims escape the grind of their everyday lives by sending them to this new and fully customizable island destination that offers a snowy alpine setting, a Riviera-style beach and a forest campground.The Sims Unleashed – September 2002
With thirty all-new residential and community lots The Sims Unleashed features new homes, lush parks, a hip new café, cool shops and a farmer’s market that are all available for Sims to explore. Now the Sims can walk their pooch in the park or bring their cat to a café and build their relationships with their neighbors through their adorable animals.The Sims Online – December 2002
A massive virtual world created and populated by thousands of players from around the world, in this never-ending alternative reality player can be themselves or “Be Somebody. Else™.”The Sims Superstar – May 2003
For the first time ever, players can follow their Sims to work and witness their pursuit of fame and fortune firsthand. Fledgling Sims start by signing with an agent and shuttling to Studio Town, a new and fully customizable destination that offers television and movie lots, spa locations, recording studios and fabulous fashion facilities.The Sims Makin’ Magic – October 2003
In The Sims Makin’ Magic players can venture to an all-new magical, carnival-themed destination, experience exciting new gameplay, gain over 150 new items, and encounter a whole new cast of quirky characters in this powerful pack of magical high jinx.
The Sims 2 – September 2004
Players control their Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. Every choice that is made has a relevant and dramatic effect on the life of a Sim. More life-like Sims, all-new gameplay, and the ground-breaking addition of genetics, with the DNA of Sims passed down through generations gives players a more vivid, realistic, and in-depth Sims experience.The Sims 2 University – February 2005
Players for the first time will play through the new “young adult” life stage as their Sims head off to college and join the campus crowd in The Sims 2 University. Sims can choose from one of 11 majors and by keeping their grades on track, they’ll secure a final degree and open up 4 new career paths.The Sims 2 Nightlife – September 2005
In The Sims 2 Nightlife players will be able to turn their nightlife fantasies into reality while interacting with the new downtown locals and may even run into exotic new characters such as vampires and fortune tellers. To create their ultimate after-dark environment, players will find loads of new objects including a Karaoke machine, poker table, electro-dancesphere and DJ booth.The Sims 2 Holiday Edition – November 2005
“Deck the Halls” of your virtual homes in a Holiday-Themed Special Edition of The Sims 2 Holiday Edition.The Sims 2 Open for Business – March 2006
Players can create virtually any kind of business for their Sims in The Sims 2 Open for Business, from a trendy clothing boutique alongside a hip beauty salon, to a bustling restaurant chain selling blooming floral bouquets. With more than 125 new items and all new gameplay elements to choose from, the business possibilities are endless.The Sims 2 Pets – October 2006
In The Sims 2 Pets players will be able to own a pet, teach them new tricks, take them for a romp in the park, outfit them with new pet accessories and even give them a job! As in real life, your Sims’ pet will require care and training.The Sims™ 2 Family Fun Stuff – April 2006
Add excitement to your Sims’ family with this all-new collection* of furniture, clothing, and décor. Decorate the home with an assortment of cool new furnishings, including upscale living room items and adventurous bedroom sets.The Sims™ 2 Glamour Life Stuff – August 2006
Your Sims can now indulge in a glamorous life with this collection of luxurious furniture, fashionable clothing, and extravagant décor items*. Create lavish homes furnished with the finest modern bedroom, living room, and dining room sets.The Sims™ 2 Happy Holiday Stuff – November 2006
The Sims 2 Holiday Edition – November 2006
The Sims 2 Seasons – March 2007
Sims experience the seasons changing in winter, spring, summer and fall, but each season will deliver unique benefits, impacting your Sims relationships, mood, skills, careers and more.The Sims™ 2 Celebration! Stuff – April 2007
Your Sims can now celebrate in style with this fun collection of furniture, party fashions, and décor items. Host an elegant wedding with dazzling gowns, swanky tuxedos, and breathtaking dresses for the entire bridal party. Decorate their house and garden to throw the ultimate fiesta and serve hot meals straight off the new grill!The Sims™ 2 H&M Fashion Stuff – June 2007
Your Sims can choose from contemporary fashion essentials including flirty short dresses, casual but striking dress shirts, and other head-turning outfits, complete with accessories-all inspired by real H&M® designs. Design your own store modeled after the sleek interiors of the trendsetting retailer. Your Sims will show off their superior sense of style with The Sims 2 H&M® Fashion Stuff.The Sims 2 Bon Voyage – September 2007
Whether your Sims are relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, they’ll enjoy new activities to relax and rejuvenate with The Sims 2 Bon Voyage.The Sims™ 2 Teen Style Stuff – November 2007
Give your teen Sims everything they need to express their unique style with The Sims 2 Teen Style Stuff! Now your teen Sims can show some attitude with all-new, unique furniture, decor items, fashions and more with three distinct themes-“Goth,” “Thrasher,” and “Socialite.”The Sims 2 FreeTime – February 2008
Sims can follow their individual interests, whether it’s immersing themselves in books, becoming an award-winning foodie, flying a remote-controlled helicopter or playing the violin.The Sims™ 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff – April 2008
Redesign your Sims’ essential living areas into the most luxurious of spaces. Be your Sims’ personal interior designer! Give them the kitchens and bathrooms of their dreams with a variety of new furniture, décor, and outfits!The Sims™ 2 IKEA Home Stuff – June 2008
Whether you want to create a trendy, spacious office, a chic living room, or a cozy and inviting bedroom, you can make your Sims’ dream house into something even better-a home. Be your Sims’ personal interior designer with inspiring, contemporary styles from IKEA!The Sims 2 Apartment Life – August 2008
Your Sims are moving into a brand-new apartment, and their lives will never be the same! Adventure, fun, and drama await them as they meet new people and explore their new neighborhood.The Sims™ 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff – November 2008
Design impressive estates and meticulous gardens for your Sims with three all-new architectural styles: Moroccan, Art Deco, and Second Empire. With a host of new architectural and landscaping items to choose from, your Sims mansions will look more stunning than ever!The Sims 3 – June 2, 2009
Create lifelike Sims with a unique personality and take them anywhere in the neighborhood. The powerful Create-a-Sim tool allows you to create Sims that are more realistic than ever. Select from dozens of personality traits such as brave, artistic, kleptomaniac, clumsy, paranoid and romantic. With Create-a-Sim, you can create a limitless number of truly unique Sims. The Sims 3 allows for infinite possibilities to design the interior and exterior of your Sims’ surroundings using the Create-a-style feature. Enjoy the challenge of short and long-term goals and then reap the rewards! Based on personality traits, skills and career choices, your Sims have Wishes that provide constant fun challenges and so many things to do and achieve. You have the ultimate freedom to choose whether to fulfill their destiny, giving them lifetime happiness and rewards or not!The Sims 3 World Adventures – November 17, 2009
Take your Sims on the adventure of a lifetime! Guide your Sims to acclaimed fortune—or potential doom. Take your Sims to exotic real world inspired locations to hunt for hidden treasures. From mastering martial arts in Shang Simla, China, discovering rich culture and famous landmarks on a romantic getaway to Champs Les Sims, France or exploring the depths of ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, take your Sims on a journey that will change their lives.The Sims™ 3 High-End Loft Stuff – February 2010
Transform your Sims’ homes into sleek, edgy lofts with The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff. With a host of new items including slick gadgets for your high-tech home office, a next-gen gaming system for the killer game room, modern furniture and more, your Sims can now give their homes an ultra-modern makeover!The Sims™ 3 Ambitions – June 2010
Players can now experience some of the most exciting and varied jobs. In The Sims 3 Ambitions, players can choose to hunt down vengeful spirits as the ghost hunter, invent brilliant and potentially destructive gadgets as an inventor, craft glorious masterpieces as a sculptor, and solve riveting cases by any means necessary as an investigator with dozens of cases to solve and numerous clues to find.The Sims™ 3 Fast Lane Stuff – September 2010
With The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff pack players adrenalin-loving dreams come true. Players choose from four different lifestyle options: racing, intrigue, rockabilly and classic luxury. Each option offers unique items to outfit their Sims with the latest clothing, home furnishings and vehicles.The Sims™ 3 Late Night – October 2010
The Sims 3 Late Night gives players all-access and lets them loose on a vibrant, active downtown scene where they’ll rub elbows with celebrities at the hottest parties, hit the local bar after work, tour the scene with their Sims’ band, kick back in a plush hot tub, and discover what’s lurking in the thick of the night. Players will be able to take their Sims into the bustling urban setting where they’ll be able to become a celebrity, member of a music band, mixologist, director, and more.The Sims™ 3 for PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox® 360 video game system Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ – Oct/Nov 2010
Create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires…or not, and control their lives within a living neighborhood. All-new features make it easier than ever to mess with life as players can unlock the ultimate “Karma Powers” for instant control and unleash them on their Sims. With Karma Powers, players can help their Sim “get lucky,” bless them with “instant beauty” or be deviant and curse them with an “epic fail.” But players should use these powers wisely—they may have unexpected results and karma may come back to bite. With the HD versions, connect to share your creations and download content from other players around the world without ever leaving the game through a seamlessly integrated exchange system. Additionally, face short and long term challenges and reap rewards and trophies. Then share achievements with your friends online by connecting with Facebook. Specific on the Wii, go head to head against your friends in the new Life Moments Game. Play with up to three other players as you bet on life’s most important moments to earn points and garner rewards. Enjoy an all-new beach location with new residents, traits, careers, weather, Karma Powers, lifetime wishes and for the first time direct control of your Sim.The Sims™ 3 Outdoor Living Stuff – February 2011
Start the outdoor party off right by giving your Sims everything they need for a stylish and comfortable outdoor living space with The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff pack. New items include hot tubs, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a built-in countertop grill, fire pits and more! Choose from two new styles of décor; Garden Terrace and Sunset on the Veranda to decorate their outdoor space. Outfit your Sims with new clothing items like the perfect casual attire for a BBQ party or a wistful romantic night under the stars.