The Sims 3 – SimsVIP https://simsvip.com Sims 4 News and Game Guides Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:34:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 21154051 The Sims: It’s Time to Change the World(s), Literally https://simsvip.com/2021/03/26/the-sims-its-time-to-change-the-worlds-literally/ https://simsvip.com/2021/03/26/the-sims-its-time-to-change-the-worlds-literally/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2021 23:21:41 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=129524 The worlds our Sims play in are the canvas for the stories we tell, the builds that we create. They are an essential aspect in how we play and enjoy the Sims game. The key word is ‘immersion’. It begins with small details, like trees that move in the wind. It ends with impactful visual […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2021/03/26/the-sims-its-time-to-change-the-worlds-literally/feed/ 63 129524 Save on The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 with Origin’s “Player Sale” https://simsvip.com/2021/03/17/save-on-the-sims-3-and-the-sims-4-with-origins-player-sale/ https://simsvip.com/2021/03/17/save-on-the-sims-3-and-the-sims-4-with-origins-player-sale/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:09:46 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=129421 Origin has launched a “Players Delight Sale“ slashing up to 88% on both The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 titles. During the sale, Expansions for both iterations are 50% off, Bundles are 20% off, and The Sims 4 Base Game is 88% off. ❗ Origin Access Members save an additional 10% ❗ Sale ends March […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2021/03/17/save-on-the-sims-3-and-the-sims-4-with-origins-player-sale/feed/ 11 129421 The Sims 4: Special 21st Birthday Gift Coming February 25th https://simsvip.com/2021/02/06/the-sims-4-special-21st-birthday-gift-coming-february-25th/ https://simsvip.com/2021/02/06/the-sims-4-special-21st-birthday-gift-coming-february-25th/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:26:55 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=129121 The Sims team has announced that a special community collaboration will be released on February 25th to celebrate The Sims’ 21st Anniversary. According to a now deleted Tweet from The Sims France, 21 Creators worked on something special for The Sims 4. Grab a Simsmapolitan! We're 21! 🎉🥳To celebrate, we’ve partnered with some talented creators to […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2021/02/06/the-sims-4-special-21st-birthday-gift-coming-february-25th/feed/ 49 129121 The Sims 3 (64 Bit and Metal) Now Available on Origin for Mac Players https://simsvip.com/2020/10/28/the-sims-3-64-bit-and-metal-now-available-on-origin-for-mac-players/ https://simsvip.com/2020/10/28/the-sims-3-64-bit-and-metal-now-available-on-origin-for-mac-players/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:59:33 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=128238 Electronic Arts has released a compatibility update for The Sims 3, allowing players on Mac to update their games to be 64-bit and Metal compatible. Check out the FAQ & Technical threads over at Answer HQ for updates and information. For additional information with The Sims 3 on Mac, or any Mac help in general, visit bluebellflora.com […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/10/28/the-sims-3-64-bit-and-metal-now-available-on-origin-for-mac-players/feed/ 24 128238 The Sims: Save 10% on Video Games with Target Circle https://simsvip.com/2020/10/04/the-sims-save-10-on-video-games-with-target-circle/ https://simsvip.com/2020/10/04/the-sims-save-10-on-video-games-with-target-circle/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:20:06 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=127702 If you’re looking to save some money on select Sims 4 Titles, head over to Target Circle and save the special video game offer. Once saved search video games and apply the offer at checkout. Red Card users save an additional 5%. Offer ends 10/31/20.      

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/10/04/the-sims-save-10-on-video-games-with-target-circle/feed/ 0 127702 Official Blog: The Sims Celebrates International Woman’s Day https://simsvip.com/2020/03/07/official-blog-the-sims-celebrates-international-womans-day/ https://simsvip.com/2020/03/07/official-blog-the-sims-celebrates-international-womans-day/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:24:41 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=124171 Maxis has released an official blog and trailer to celebrate International Woman’s Day. The world of The Sims™ has always encouraged people to play with life on an equal footing—regardless of gender, race, religion, sexuality, or culture. And as we look to honor the 111th International Women’s Day, we want to take a moment to recognize […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/03/07/official-blog-the-sims-celebrates-international-womans-day/feed/ 35 124171 Vice News: SimGuruLyndsay Talks 20 Years of The Sims https://simsvip.com/2020/03/02/vice-news-simgurulyndsay-talks-20-years-of-the-sims/ https://simsvip.com/2020/03/02/vice-news-simgurulyndsay-talks-20-years-of-the-sims/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:25:47 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=124108 Lyndsay Pearson, general manager and executive producer to The Sims 4, sat down with Vice News for a 20th Anniversary Podcast. Listen to the interview below. Over the past twenty years, The Sims has done its best to keep up with a rapidly changing world, and to be more inclusive in terms of what kind […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/03/02/vice-news-simgurulyndsay-talks-20-years-of-the-sims/feed/ 5 124108 The Sims: Threadless Interviews Maxis https://simsvip.com/2020/02/16/the-sims-4-threadless-interviews-the-maxis-team/ https://simsvip.com/2020/02/16/the-sims-4-threadless-interviews-the-maxis-team/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:44:18 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=123892 While custom content creators on community forums spend the milestone sharing their most elaborate in-game builds, ranging from sprawling retro arcades and high-rise luxury apartments to a glamorous, neon-lit fast payout online casino complete with custom slot machine animations, the franchise’s official partners are also joining the celebration. Threadless, the Official Merchandise store for The […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/02/16/the-sims-4-threadless-interviews-the-maxis-team/feed/ 7 123892 Maxis Celebrates 20 Years of The Sims (Infographic) https://simsvip.com/2020/02/04/maxis-celebrates-20-years-of-the-sims/ https://simsvip.com/2020/02/04/maxis-celebrates-20-years-of-the-sims/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:08:50 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=123844 The Sims team has released an official blog for The Sims’ 20th Anniversary We have a lot to cover today, Simmers, so grab a Salty Llama, hop into your new 20th Birthday Hot Tub*, and raise your glass for a toast! Twenty years ago, we never could have imagined that The Sims™ would be where […]

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]]> https://simsvip.com/2020/02/04/maxis-celebrates-20-years-of-the-sims/feed/ 125 123844 Great Big Story: How the Language From the Sims Was Created https://simsvip.com/2019/11/15/the-sims-how-the-simlish-language-was-created/ https://simsvip.com/2019/11/15/the-sims-how-the-simlish-language-was-created/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:17:55 +0000 http://simsvip.com/?p=122329 Great Big Story has released the long awaited documentary showcasing how the language for The Sims was created. In the video, the Audio Director for The Sims and The Sims 2 gives a bit of a backstory to how Simlish was created, with Voice Actors Krizia Bajos and Scott Whyte discussing their work with The […]

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