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Please note I'm currently working on the new site. I didn't want to take the site offline though, so you can still visit it. However me working on the site while it's still online means a lot of the pages will appear wonky. But not to worry, it won't take too long. Happy
Happy Winter-days!

As part of the Great Holiday Giveaway, the Maxis Team performed a Mid-Winter traditional Simlish song just for our community.

Listen and Check out the lyrics

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Sims 2 Players, Tell Us What You Think!

Sims 2 Players, Tell Us What You Think!

The team at Maxis is constantly focused on making the best, most entertaining games for their fans. Every once in a while, we hold focus groups to give players a chance to provide feedback on the games we are creating. We'll be holding these groups in the San Francisco Bay Area on August 23rd and will be selecting people to participate in the discussions.

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Suggestions new expansions

A couple of weeks ago Maxis asked the US fans what they wanted to see in the new expansion...

...They suggested a couple of ideas, which people could talk about.

Which expansion would you like best? Join the discussion on the forums and vote on our poll.

The 5 suggestions Maxis made can be found here.

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Tell us your story!

Each one of you probably has their own unique and special story... and we want to hear it. This is your chance to share your Sims biography with Maxis as we endeavor to create a collage of The Sims 2 player biographies.

Fill out your Bio!

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The Sims 2 Student Life Movie Contest with USC School of Film-Television!

Impress the Judges with your film-making talents! Create a film about a Day in the Life of a Student with The Sims 2 and/or The Sims 2; University Expansion Pack for the possible chance to win either $5,000 or a four week position as a Maxis Associate.

Details Here!

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Get The Latest News From Maxis!

For monthly info, and the inside story from developers on all of Maxis' new games, subscribe to the Sim Insider! Subscribe to The Sims 2 Scoop where you'll be the first to hear about new games, screens, movies, and the latest community news!

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The Sims Zone Interviews Will Wright

Cheetah from TheSimsZone.co.uk had some time to interview Will Wright at The Sims 2 SimPosium event. Find out what is going on in the mind of our favorite game designer.

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The Sims Fans Invade Maxis!

On February 18th, 2005 Maxis held The Sims 2 VIP SimPosium. Fansites from all over the world were invited to Maxis to learn more about The Sims 2 University and to attend classes by The Sims 2 team. Everything about The Sims 2 was discussed and lots of fun was had by all. Check out some video highlights.

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Will Wright Speaks Simlish

The Sims celebrates its five-year anniversary this month, but it all started with a toilet. GameSpy.com interviews Will Wright.

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Calling All Simmers!

Electronic Arts will be conducting focus groups that will discuss The Sims video games on the evening of Thursday, November 11, in Encino, California. If you own The Sims Bustin Out, The Sims Get A Life, or The Sims 2 and are interested in participating, we invite you to come to our facility for a two-hour group to talk about your experiences with The Sims. If you qualify, the discussion will last approximately two hours and you will be paid $75.

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