News Archive - 2001

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'Ukulele Lady Lamp Download

Looking for "hip" new addition to your lamp collection? Try our new dancing 'Ukulele Lady lamp! With gyrating hips and authentic, miniature, replica 'ukulele, this is one lady that really likes to be turned on!

Download 'Ukulele Lady Lamp (226 Kb)

Party with Maxis

Mark your calendars for a Sims Fan Event! You have been invited to celebrate the release of House Party and much more. The event will be held on March 17, 2001 at Backflip in San Francisco ... more details to follow at TheSims.com.

Second Chat Transcript

Tim LeTourneau, Producer for House Party stopped by to chat last SimDay. If you missed it, don't worry -- you can download the transcript for yourself!

Download Chat Transcript (14 Kb), or click below to read it on our website.

Contests Close

Thanks for all the great entries to our Kiss and Tell Contest and our Costume Party Contest. Our judges are viewing the entries now!

Birthday Cake Download

The March issue of Computer Gaming World celebrates the magazine's 20th anniversary. Maxis is saying "Happy Birthday" to Computer Gaming World by offering players of The Sims an exclusive Birthday Cake object on the CD included with the magazine. Also in the issue, read an interview with Will Wright about the future of interactive entertainment.

House Party Preview on Gamecenter.com

"There are three themes available in House Party--jungle, country and western, and underground rave--each of which has it's own distinctive furniture and style."

Read article at Gamecenter.com

New Cenotaph Landmark

This landmark was modeled from the futuristic drawings by the 18th-century French architect Etienne-Louis Boullée, proposing a grand spherical design for Isaac Newton's cenotaph or memorial monument. How do you think it will look in your city? Download it now to find out.

Go to Unlimited Landmarks

Party Time!

Are your Sims ready to party? The EA Store is now taking orders for The Sims: House Party!

Go to EA Store

Preview on GameSpot.com

Shortly after the expansion pack's announcement, Gamespot.com sat down with Maxis Producer, Tim LeTourneau to find out more about the upcoming House Party.

Go To Gamespot.com

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