Furry friends for everyone

Did you get it? The Sims 2 Pets Expansion pack was released Tuesday, October 17. I’ve been anxiously awaiting this pack as I think it will be the best yet. Rather than waste gas driving to the store, I hopped on the EA Downloader and grabbed... Read more

The Sims are finally settled in on the desktop

The desktop may be the final place for my Sims after all. I played part of the weekend on the laptop and it wasn’t as clear as the flat screen monitor. I guess I’m spoiled now. The laptop also gets very hot, which makes it uncomfortable after... Read more

Reconnecting with the (new) neighborhood

Now that the network is playing nice and the machines are all speaking, I thought it time to finish installing my toys on the XPS. I haven’t played the Sims 2 in several months. I was really surprised it had been that long, but when I checked... Read more

Sims 2 OFB: How to install an elevator

One of the first new building items I tried after installing Open for Business was the elevator. I built my new shop, selected a location and placed an elevator on the ground floor. I then switched my view to level 2 and proceeded to place my 2nd elevator.... Read more

Open for Business gets its first patch

It was only a matter of time. With the number of things I’ve run into with the limited amount of time I’ve had to play, I can only imagine the trouble die-hard gamers have encountered. Judging from the list of items covered on the Open for... Read more

Bugs and other problems with Open for Business

Over the last week I have tried to play my Sims at least an hour a night. I have one retired guy from the culinary field who I want to open a bakery. His wife is still younger (go old dude!) and working as a celebrity chef. She’s bringing in... Read more

My first impression of Sims 2 Open for Business

I’ve been anxiously waiting to receive my Open for Business expansion pack since I was notified my order shipped last week. Well, it arrived yesterday from Amazon.com. I was quite (happily) surprised to find it in my mailbox a week earlier than... Read more

My Sims will soon have their own business

Amazon emailed to let me know my expansion pack is on the way. I pre-ordered right after I saw the announcement at EA. The download info for the bonus mascot kit has been burning a whole on my desk. I have been patiently waiting for it to ship, and... Read more

EA announces next Sims 2 expanion pack — Open for Business

In a January 4, 2006 press release, EA Games has announced that “Open for Business” will be the next expansion pack. This will be the third expansion pack for the newest Sims series. Sims will now be able to use their skills to create... Read more

Wonder how Seaside Valley is doing

With the holidays here, I’ve been so busy with family and food that I haven’t visited with my Sims in quite some time. I recently sent two more to college and have twin sisters nearing graduation.Last time I was in the neighborhood, one family... Read more

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