The Sims (Windows)

This page details pre-release information and/or media for The Sims (Windows).

General DifferencesThe price isn't quite right... Introduction1991-1995. Big winners start small.

Early Development#

1995-1996On trees, toilets and a dream. The Sims, virtually unrecognizable as a modified SimCity 2000. 1997Meet Archie, Archie, and his brother Archie.

1998#

Early 1998January-May: Crazy Larry and friends. Late 1998June-December: Happy Acres Welcomes You!

1999#

Early 1999January-April: The start of SimMania. Mid 1999May-August:Hey, chill out! It's just a lesbian kiss. Late 1999September-December: The Last-Minute Challenges! SimWatchCommunity-Oriented Coverage

Expansions#

Livin' LargeThe first expansion in a series that would continue for years to come. Hot DateThe expansion pack that many parents thought was just too sexy. SuperstarThe first and only star-studded Sims expansion pack to feature Christina Aguilera. Makin' MagicA magical end of an era.

Homework#

Base Game Development#

• The birth of Simlish, prior to the Steering Committee build?
  • Jake Simpson thread
  • GameSpot article
• EA's dislike of the bathroom Need and how Will Wright defended it, circa July 1997
• How Sims was bought to the mass market

Expansion-related#

• There is an article somewhere about Will Wright initially not liking expansions...?
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• Various concept art and sketches for Hot Date, Vacation, Superstar and Makin' Magic on BeyondSims flickr

Footnotes#

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