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The Sims 2: Castaway re-release?
Since it seems EA has been trying to make older Sims titles available for purchase on newer platforms, The Sims, The Sims 2 and the My Sims series of games. I really hope EA considers re-releasing The Sims 2 Castaway. It was a really underrated gem on the PS2/Wii and really deserves the re-release treatment so new players can experience it. I doubt anybody with enough pull to make this happen will ever read this but I'm really hoping this post helps get the idea to someone at EA!
Hi EA peeps :) REQUEST: SIMS CASTAWAY IN PC
I've been playing Sims since I was in grade school, and right now, I'm nearly in my 30s lol. This has been my go-to game whenever I'm happy or sad. I remember playing Sims Castaway with my PS2 way back. Since then, I discovered that I love nature. Growing up, I tended to find myself at peace whenever I was on our farm, planting veggies and fruits, and harvesting them. And I always daydream that I am in Castaway every time I am in the ocean, and right now I'm doing freediving :) <3 I just realized that Sims Castaway has a huge contribution to who I am now. I'm writing this letter or whatever to thank you for creating Sims, especially Sims Castaway. I just hope that you can also have this gameplay available on PC, because it's hard to find a PS2 right now. PS. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Sims Castaway in PC :)
Sims Console titles on GameCube NSO!
It would be really great to be able to play The Sims 1 for Consoles, The Sims Bustin’ Out, and The Urbz, via the new GameCube Nintendo Classics app on Switch 2! Seeing as SoulCalibur 2 made it onto the app, I would love to be able to play the older titles via said app as on both Switch 1 and 2, we only have the MySims Cozy Bundle right now. :)
did you know about ChatGPT?
if you have ideas and you can't come up with something they can answer the question? even The Sims pack ideas you have in mind? i know i have lots of edits to do here and there (even the ones that's no longer on my own posts) it can answer the world name, aspirations (and which category it counts) personality traits, the country (or countries) idea it can be based on (it's just to name a few) i just discovered this since recently since someone on the comment mentioned something about using ChatGPT for some ideas and i was like "oh why not?" but you can use ChatGPT if you run out of ideas with certain name you have in mind just to keep it in mind of course
The Sims Medieval Not Working
Hello all, I’ve come on here to express my complete frustration with the company EA and the way they handle older games. I have been sitting at my computer for the past five hours trying to get the Sims Medieval to play. Any time I launch it, the error code 0xc000007b appears. I have tried EVERYTHING. I tried alder patch, I have tried downloading the other DirectX files, I have tried using Process Lasso, running the game as an administrator, the TSM.ps1 code, repairing the game, deleting cache, etc. This game will not work. I tried to reach out to the EA help, but after trying to do everything they recommended and the game still not working, they told me to take my computer to a local technician to try to get it to work. I’m sorry, but after spending money for a game, I feel that it is absurd to ask the customer to go spend even more money to see if maybe, possibly, someone else could fix it. At this point, I am out of options and feel completely defeated. I tried to see if I could get a refund, but while trying to upload files to somehow prove to them that the game does not work, they said I took too long to respond and closed me out of the chat. I have been playing the sims franchise for 10+ years at this point, and really love the Sims 3 and 2. But this makes me want to stop playing for good. For too long now, EA has taken advantage of players and refuses to fix older games like Sims Medieval. I wish there was a way to talk to someone higher up, but all they leave us with is the EA chat, which has not been helpful. My partner plays games like Call of Duty, and even their games from the 2000s still work. If older games from other companies still work, then there is no reason why an EA game from 2001 does not. Does anyone know any way to get this game to work? If not, I will continue trying to get a refund, even though I’m sure that will end up pointless as well. Thank you.can't launch sims medieval and redeem code
I bought the sims medieval around 2013 and I' trying to launch it on the EA app but it doesn't work. When I put the code on it says I should redeem it but when I try it says the code is invalid. The game is installed on the app but when I open it I have a window saying that the installation is not completed.
The Sims 3 vs The Sims 4 : Which game is the most expensive ?
Hi, Let's compare prices The Sims 3 The Sims 4 Expansion Pack (≃ 300 items) $34.99 $39.99 > Limited Edition (1 bonus item) From EP05 Pets to EP11 Into The Future $39.99 Digital content (3 bonus items) From EP11 Cottage Living to EP17 Life and Death Game Pack (≃ 150 items) - $19.99 World bundle (≃ 60 items) $19.99 > Standard bundle $34.99 > Gold Bundle From #5 to #11 Roaring Heights (excluding #7 Monte Vista) - Stuff Pack (≃ 60 items) $19.99 (No gameplay) $29.99 > SP06 Katy Perry Sweet Treats (No gameplay) $9.99 1 Premium item : From #01 to #14 My First Pet Gameplay : From #15 to #20 Crystal Creations Kit / Creator Kit (≃ 25 items) - $4.99 Store (≃ 25 items) $25 (Monthly sets) 1 Premium item + 1 B/B set + 1 CAS set - From 2009 to 2013 : The Sims 3 in 5 years cost $40 per month 11 Expansion Packs : $419.89 ($7 per month) 11 World bundles (#1 Riverview was $0) : $289.90 ($4.83 per month) 9 Stuff Packs : $189.91 ($3.17 per month) Store sets (excluding World bundles) : $1500 ($25 per month) From 2014 to 2024 : The Sims 4 in 10 years cost $10.79 per month 17 Expansion Packs : $679.83 ($5.66 per month) 12 Game Packs : $239.88 ($2 per month) 20 Stuff Packs : $199.80 ($1.67 per month) 35 Kits : $174.65 ($1.46 per month) Conclusion : TS4 EPs are cheaper because globally less often released than TS3 EPs. TS4 GPs are cheaper than TS3 World bundles. TS4 SPs are cheaper than TS3 SPs (No gameplay). TS4 Kits are cheaper than TS3 Store sets.Sims Medieval Installation Verification Failure
Redeemed a code for this game, installed it, got through the intro cutscenes (Patrick Stewart, wonderful as always,) but once I get to the main menu, a popup saying that the installation is incomplete blocks me from going any further. Clicking the check returns me to the desktop. I've tried repairing and reinstalling the game, but neither works. (Pardon potato quality, it didn't like me trying to screenshot it.)
Let's Talk about The Sims and Generative AI
For many, AI is a buzzword; a controversial and convoluted topic thrown around so much it's easy to roll your eyes and ignore it. In recent years we've seen the use of AI become popularized and even standardized with OpenAI's DALL-E and ChatGPT providing image generation and automated responses respectively. Google has their AI search overview — which can be at times inaccurate and misleading — as well as their new Gemini assistant. Microsoft has Copilot, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Whatsapp and Messenger have Meta AI, and X has Grok. Generative AI is the norm now, the "future," but what does this mean for The Sims and why should we even care? Anyone who has been at least somewhat following The Sims 4's competitor inZOI knows that they use generative AI in their game, though KRAFTON claims its AI is trained using a database of assets owned by the company and copyright free. Despite this, it's easy to take a look into the files of the game and see that it simply uses a fine-tuned version of Stable Diffusion 1.5 with only a few kilobytes difference. Copyrighted material has been seen generated in-game. It takes a large amount of data to train AI models, something most people either overlook or are unaware of in the first place. AI consumers are also probably unaware of the fact that generative AI has an impact on the environment as well. Generative AI isn't just stealing from artists and writers or being used as a tool to get homework done faster; it is increasing energy consumption, water consumption, and carbon emissions. So again, what does any of this have to do with The Sims? If utilizing generative AI is the path that EA wants to go down in the future, I can only imagine the effects it would have not just because of issues with AI but also gameplay- and feature-wise. The witty writing could either disappear or completely fall flat. Sims could lose their character and the things that make them unique. As typical with AI, things would no doubt start to make less sense — and not in the fun Sims way we know and love. Of course all of what I just proposed is hypothetical, but I know it isn't something I would enjoy. From what EA has shown with The Sims Hub, its features appear to use more of an image recognition technology than generative AI, but they do promote it as powered by AI, so I remain skeptical. That paired with EA's recent survey for Sims players who also played inZOI makes me suspect that they might want to jump on that bandwagon. It's upsetting to see how lenient everyone has become to AI as a whole without taking into consideration the consequences of its use. The Sims franchise is something that both my mom and I have deep feelings for. My mom's been playing ever since 2000, and I remember playing The Sims 2 and having all of the CDs as a kid. I played The Sims 2 and The Sims 2 Castaway all the time on my pink Nintendo DS. The Sims games are a comfort to me, a safe space, and a way to get away from a world that is admittedly seeming more unstable as I grow up. I want The Sims to continue to have the charm it started off with, and while people may disagree about whether The Sims 4 still maintains that charm and personality, I think that it does — but how long is it going to last? I didn't mean to ramble for so long, and while my words might fall on deaf or ignorant ears, I believe it's worth saying anyway. Dag dag!Please make The Sims 3: Medieval playable on Macs!
Hi EA Team, I’m a huge fan of The Sims 3: Medieval. It has been one of my favorite Sims games since I was a kid. It has been years that I have been wanting to replay it, but I can’t because it is not supported on 64-bit systems. Please consider updating the game to be 64-bit compatible, like you did with The Sims 3, or re-releasing it in some way. It would mean so much to me, and I know there are many other players who would love the chance to return to that world too without having to use a Windows. Thank you for considering it!Game suggestion
Hello ! I’m hopeful that one of the EA see’s this & take it into consideration 😊, so as this isn’t anything new that’s EA has created already but I believe if they bring this back it would be more than great. I was thinking about how EA gave us the extraordinary Sims castaway on ps2 & it would be awesome if you guys could bring it back for all the gaming consoles I’ve been thinking about how much fun the games was & I was so close to finishing it . If anyone could take it into consideration that would be great I love all of EA games thank you !
Please bring back The Sims Bustin' Out – remake or remaster for PS4/PS5!
Hi EA team and fellow Simmers, I’d love to request a remake or remaster of The Sims Bustin' Out for modern consoles, especially PS4 and PS5. This was one of my first games as a child, and I have so many nostalgic memories connected to it. I remember the unique locations, quirky characters, and that special adventure-like feel that made it stand out from other Sims titles. Unfortunately, the game was only in English, and I didn’t speak the language well at the time — so I couldn’t finish it or fully understand the tasks. Now that I’m older, I’d love to replay it and finally experience everything as it was meant to be. Sadly, my old console no longer works, and the game isn’t available on any current platforms. A remaster or remake would be like a dream come true — not just for me, but for many fans who grew up with Bustin’ Out. It was such a creative and unforgettable part of Sims history. Please consider bringing this gem back to life! Thank you for reading, and fingers crossed! #TheSimsBustinOut #BustinOutRemake
