Mail from Tim - Nightlife Update #6

I've got another update for you guys, this time from Tim.� His latest e-mail lets us see one of the new neighborhoods as well as a new feature.� (a feature I was thinking about just this afternoon actually, scary!)� In addition to the Nightlife info, Tim has added a bit about the console/handheld game and links to various sites that offer reviews for the games.

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Hi Everyone,

Thought I should give you a little update on everything going on with The Sims 2.

We have just put the finishing touches on The Sims 2 Nightlife.� I can�t believe you guys are going to playing it in just a few weeks.� The team has had a blast making it and playing it.� I can�t wait to see what you think of it.� I know I�ve talked about different game features, but I thought I would share a new neighborhood feature I really like.� Attached are two shots of the new Downtown neighborhood (you can build your own if you prefer of course).� It is the same camera angle and the same scene, the only difference is that I clicked the Day/Night button on the Neighborhood UI, it works in regular neighborhoods as well, so it can be nighttime in any neighborhood.�

Downtown (day)
Downtown (night)

The Sims 2 Nightlife is not the only thing that we have been working on at Maxis and the other teams here have been heads down on The Sims 2 for Sony Playstation 2, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Gameboy Advanced, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, and even Mobile Phones.� A little over a week ago we had some members of the community here at Maxis to check out all the new versions of the The Sims 2 and give us some feedback.�� I thought be cool to point you guys at what they had to say on their sites.

The Sims Zone
SimmingWorld
The Sims Resource
VariousSimmers
VariousSimmers
WorldSims
WorldSims

I also wanted to take this opportunity to introduce Scott Amos and Virginia McArthur to you guys.� Scot is in charge of the Playstation, Xbox, and Gamecube versions, and Virginia is on everything handheld.� They both wanted the opportunity to drop you guys a note about what they are working on and give you a little insight into their teams and games.

Talk to you soon,

Tim