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Mount Herrang Besieged by Winter Peril

The good folks of Mount Herrang are close to starving and winter is just around the corner. As mayor, you will take the reigns in this scenario and hopefully save the day. We here at Maxis sincerely hope that you are up for the challenge as we depend upon many of the fine products Mount Herrang has to offer. Download this scenario now and you can help save the town, as well as insure the continued shipments of quality goods to your friends here at Maxis.

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New Maxis-Made 'Grab Bag' Props Available Now

"For this week, we had MaxisJoseph reach into his grab-bag of building props to provide you, our user-architects, with a assortment of useful items. Download seven new, high-quality Building Architect Plus props - including a couple of skylights, a theater sign and marquee, a bus stop, gas pumps, and a TV aerial. Quite a mix!"

Go to Building Architect Plus Props Downloads

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Will Wright Interview

Feed magazine just published a really cool interview with Will Wright. Get a peek into his vision of the future of The Sims!

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Maxis Announces 'One Is The Lonliest Number' Building Contest!

With amazing speed and high expectations, Maxis is having a 1x1 building contest! Our last contest showed us just how neglected the 1x1 category is, and we wanted to challenge the Building community out there to give us your BEST 1x1 tile. So, no theme, no holidays, no special characters and no bull. Just give us your best 1x1 tile.

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Latest Maxis Scenario Available Now

The latest scenario from Maxis can be both easy and hard. In fact, you choose what sort of challenge you want in this scenario. This little puzzle from the ever popular, MaxisWaylon collection, should keep you busy for a while. Set your own difficulty and take on the challenge of your choice. You can find the scenario, Pick Your Climb, in the download section here.

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Maxis Announces 'Back To School' Contest Winners!

Thanks to all who took the time to enter the contest! You can see all the winners and their fabulous buildings on our contest winners page!

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Maxis Releases Mystery Building as Plug-in Landmark!

Many of you may be familiar with this building since it was included on the original SimCity box, but not in the game. Maxis was quite impressed with the depths of sleuthing that went on as our fans uncovered small hints and clues as to the nature of this missing building. The theories on the BBS were extensive and the spirit in which SimCity fans discussed the long-lost arcos of old was, to say the least, mesmerizing.

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Maxis Reviews the History of SimCity

The history of a classic game is varied and colorful. To show the community the many faces of SimCity, from past to present, the "History of a Classic" section has been enhanced with some comments from Will and a historical glimpse of a familiar game. Enjoy this SimCity trip down memory lane.

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IGN Visits The Sims

IGN came to EA and got a close-up look at Livin' Large and other upcoming EA games. Take a peek into the future of gaming with this great article!

Go to IGN.com, or click read more below to read the story and see the screenshots!

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Interview with Chris Baena

Game-Interviews.com talked with Chris Baena, Associate Producer of The Sims Livin' Large. Get the full story here!

Go to Game-Interviews.com, or click read more below to read the interview and see the screenshots on our website.

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