Sims 4 Concept Art!

Thanks to @Martyuu on Twitter who found some Sims 4 Concept Art after scrolling through Tumblr.

Sims 4 Bedroom Concept At

Interview : MajikGeek!

In the final August interview, I ask questions to long time simmer and the founder of "TS3 Cribs!" - Yes! It's MajikGeek! I interview him on The Sims 4, his show and more!

1. So can you tell us how you've got into The Sims franchise?

I use to go to my dads for the summer and one summer when I was about 9, I went to my dads and my sisters were playing The Sims. They taught me how to play and I've been in love ever since :D It just pulls you in. Simming is an addiction. I am a simoholic and I have been for 13 years.

2. Are you excited for The Sims 4?

I have mixed emotions about it. I feel like they may have dumbed it down a little. I'm excited, but I'm worried that it won't be as good as we all expected. I will buy it and do Let's Plays though.

3. What new feature would you love to see in The Sims 4?

I know it won't be in TS4, but I really wanted each individual sim to have their own amount of simoleons instead of one big lump sum. So, children could do chores for money, get money for good grades, etc. And ZOO'S! PLEASE EA, PLEASE! haha.

4. What do you make of the new emotions system in the next base game?

I think it's amazing how every little thing effects the sim in different ways. I like how paintings effect the mood, not just the "environment". And the poor food, healthy food thing is awesome, because you know if a sim gets too obese they may become depressed. Fascinating right?? I'm excited to have one crazy bipolar sim :D 

5. You make TS3 Cribs, where did the idea come across?

I do indeed! I'm friends with the creator of The Simwives of Starlight Shores and I seen how much fun he was having making a series. I feel like just making LP's puts you in a small box. One night I was watching HGTV and saw a series where they just show off the house, than people bid on it. Now while I wouldn't want people to "bid" on these house, my mind went to MTV Cribs. And it hit me! I could just tour houses, talk a bit, and help builders out a little more in the process. I believe they deserve so much more recognition than they truly get. So thus my baby was born!

6. Do you find it hard choosing houses to showcase?

*sigh* it's so difficult. A lot of gorgeous cribs and I can only show so many. It's definitely a struggle to choose which houses will make it into an episode and which ones I have to pass on for now or for good.

7. If you could create the first expansion (old or new) for The Sims 4, what would it be?

I think Open for Business needs a HUGE come back. I think that'll be a great way to set the sims off. Also weather, because weather can affect the sims moods so much more now. Rather than just too hot or too cold. I'd be happy with either one. I'm really hoping for a zoo in TS4. I love animals, I'd love to see monkeys, lions, bears, elephants, etc. Maybe make a zoologist and veterinarian career. That'd be perfect.

8. Are you looking forward to Into The Future and Movie Stuff?

Into the Future? Most definitely. I'm excited to make an LP on it. Travel into the three different futures. OWN A FREAKIN' ROBOT! I think that's what I'm excited for the most haha. Should be interesting. I am, however, not that excited for Movie Stuff. I don't even know if I'll buy it right away.

9. Do you prefer store content or content from stuff packs?

Ohhh, this is so tough. I like both! Store content is just a little over priced. But I'd buy a stuff pack over a new set any day. I love adding to my collection!

10. What can we expect in future episodes of TS3 Cribs?

I'm hoping to get better and better with my graphics, commentary, and pick up some new editing styles. I may be switching my time from 12:00PM to 5:00 or 6:00PM, because I'm returning to college and everyone else is going back to school. I'd like to make it more convenient for them and myself. Also, I have something HUGE planned for the season one finale on November 15th! So I hope everyone stays tuned! If anyone would like to submit a house they can go majiksim.tumblr.com for submission rules :D

11. Finally! Can you tell us if there will be a TS4 Cribs?

IF they give these builders the tools they need to make the houses they make now or better, there will be a TS4 Cribs. IF they hold back and do not give the builders the tools they need to make the amazing houses they make now, unfortunately  there will be no TS4 Cribs. Just keep an eye out a few weeks after TS4 is released and we see what it is all about in build mode.

Stay Golden,
Majik~

Ryan Vaughan on Content Sharing for The Sims 4

Producer Ryan Vaughan talked to videogamer.com on the future of content sharing in The Sims 4.

Maxis is integrating a digital platform into The Sims 4 that will allow players to upload and share content with other users, the developer has told VideoGamer.com.

Talking about the idea of developing a platform similar to Diablo 3's Auction House within The Sims 4, where players could share - and possibly even sell - their designs and lots, producer Ryan Vaughan revealed that it was "definitely" part of Maxis' plans.

"Unfortunately we're not going into too much detail on the sharing right now, but we are working on a way to bring all of that community, all of that sharing and connecting with people across the world into the game.

"In The Sims 3, you were doing a lot of it through the Sims website – you could upload creations and stuff. We're bringing all of that and making the experience in the game so people are able to connect with other people and grab somebody else's house and try it out in their own lot. We have a lot more detail to get into in the next few months but it's definitely a big part of what we're working on."

Vaughan wouldn't confirm whether players would be able to sell their designs, however, or whether everything will be shared for free.

"We're still working on that," he continues, "but the community for us is a really big part, we love all the creativity. Whenever we launch a game, the most exciting part is seeing how people play with it and share their creations, so it's definitely something we're focussed on."

Though players will be able to share Sims 4 content with other users, they won't be able to import their existing Sims 3 families or content.

"We have brand new technology driving the game so unfortunately none of that carries over," Vaughan said. "Especially with the new tools: It's a whole new way of building your Sims and building your families so it doesn't carry over."

Interview : SimsVIP

SimsVIP is one of the biggest (maybe even the biggest) Sims news site! From game guides to funny April Fools jokes, SimsVIP (Alexis) is known for interacting with the community and having fun whilst still giving us our Sim news! Check out my interview with Alexis below!

Hey guys! Alexis here! Thanks so much for interviewing me! It's a honor!

1. So this year you managed to get one million hits on SimsVIP in one month! How have you reacted to the amazing success the site has had?

    It was truly an amazing milestone for the site, and I cannot be happier! It's great to know that the site provides a "Simming Fix" for so many Simmers. 

Interview : SeventhPlumbob

Surprise time! Popular community member, blog runner and tweeter Seventh Plumbob agreed to so an interview with us! From his opinionated blogs to his charismatic tweets, he is a well known community member! Check out our interview below and his blog!

1. So, how did you originally get into the Sims franchise!

I was quite young when The Sims came out and my parents couldn't afford a computer for me, but my mum bought The Sims and played it on the family computer. I would pull up a chair and watch, and occasionally she'd actually let me play (she was, like me, very overprotective with her Sims games!).

Interview : ThePinkPlumbob101

Alot of you guys will of heard of ThePinkPlumbob101, a dedicated simmer and Let's Player that has over 250 subscribers on YouTube and comes off really charming and relaxed in her Let's Plays!

1. So, how did you originally get into the Sims franchise?

    Okay this is a little weird but this girl all the way from Belarus comes to stay with my family every summer. A few years ago she asked if I had any Sim games. I didn't (unfortunately) and asked her what it was about and everything like that. A little while later I got The Sims 2 for my birthday.

Interview : Simming Away

On our last day of Simmers Summer Week, I interview a fellow Simmers Connect Blogging Network member Simming Away! Her blog is famous for her Feature Friday post in which she highlights community members and showcases them! Make sure to check out her site http://simmingaway.blogspot.co.uk/

1. Can you tell us the story of how you got into the Sims franchise?

    I was introduced to The Sims by my neighbour not too long after the game was originally released. She would buy each expansion pack as they were released and I would play them with her at her house. My parents later bought my brother and I the base game and Unleashed, which we played until I got The Sims 2 base game. From there, I've just progressed onto later games as they've been released.

Interview : Steph0Sims

Surprise! Yep! One of the big surprises I promised you! I interviewed popular builder and Let's Player Steph0Sims! With over 8000 subscribers and 600 00 video views on YouTube, she is one of the biggest simmers around! Enjoy the interview!

1. So, how did you originally get into the Sims franchise!
    My older brother used to play the Sims 1 when I was younger. Some of my fondest memories were playing The Sims with him. I still remember to this day making our family and then "accidentally" killing my little brother in a fire.

Interview : ActiveGamerz

Active Gamerz are a gaming duo consisting of Chris and Erica, and from Let's Plays to Simming Triva Live Streams, they host a variety of everything! Watch out for this cheeky duo!

Interview : Simmerrr4life

Time to showcase a new blogger and Youtuber this time! Simmerrr4Life not only has a brand new blog...but a brand new channel and from her CAS videos, you can see that she is going to be big! 

Interview : TeriqTheSimmer

TeriqTheSimmer is an up and coming Sims Let's Player that has had over 5000 video views on YouTube. He has also creates interesting Sims based on popular culture and I had the chance to interview him on all things Sims related!

1. So, how did you originally get into the Sims franchise?

    I originally got into the Sims by coming across a showtime video by iPodZeke. Before that I never heard of The Sims 1, 2 or 3.

Arabella's Favourites!

So now time for the big premier! The new idea for SimsTabloid is called "Favourites" - I take one simmer, and ask them a variety of questions to find out their favourite things inside and sometimes outside of the simming world! This time I asked Arabella, one of my favourite interviewees to reveal all! (Read My Previous Interview with Arabella Here!)

1. Favourite SimGuru?

SimGuru Onion, SimGuru Banana, and SimGuru Frosted Flake. 😉 (SimGuru Smitty, Lauren, Graham, and Argus actually.)

Interview : SimGuruOnion

After "Onion-gate" in July's first Sims Live Broadcast, a new and popular SimGuruOnion took the stage and more importantly was revealed to the simming nation! I got the exclusive interview below!

1. So Ryan made the onion slip, is it true that you are actually his secret lover?

    I certainly was Ryan's secret lover! The secret is out now and we got married just hours after the Sims live broadcast! Our wedding video is available on YouTube here. We tried to keep it a secret because the world is so harsh and judgemental  "Why would a man fall in love with an onion?" they would say. To which I respond, it's because we're a beautiful and loving couple.

Interview : PixelSims

Another on the rise YouTube channel, PixelGaming is a British gamer who adds the British humour to his videos which makes for fun times! Read my Interview with him below!

1. So, how did you originally get into the Sims franchise!

    This is a bit of a long story, but as a kid I often spent a week at my cousins house in the summer holidays. It was here that I first played The Sims 2. I was addicted almost instantly! At the time I had no access to a personal computer -only the family one- so I had to play the game through other means, aka the PS2. This went on for a while, until for Christmas '10 when I got a Laptop, two days after that the Sims 3 was installed onto my computer, and I haven't stopped playing since.

Interview : Rachybop

Rachybop time! Yes that's right! I interviewed fellow British simmer, and iPhone enthusiast Rachybop! You all her know her so with no further introduction...here's the interview!

1. Can you tell us the story of how you got into The Sims?

     It was a friend who gave me his copy of the Sims 1 and said I would like it. Boy was he right!

Interview : Cleverbox Pictures

Cleverbox Pictures is one of the biggest Sims machinima artists around! From long running Sims machinma episodes, to the latest news Cleverbox Pictures has it all! He also made the famous "SIM REACTS TO SIMS 4" machinima. The channel has even branched off into making Let's Plays too! I got the chance to interview Cleverbox Pictures (Jonny), read it below!

1. So, how did you originally get into The Sims franchise!

    My friends would always talk about The Sims, and how it had only just been released and how it was like no game they had ever played before. I didn't know what it was, until I saw it in the store. The box alone drew me in, it was like a slice of virtual life that I could control, no body else. I bought it and from that moment on I have been a fan.

Interview : KatelynLikesTheSims

KatelynLikesTheSims is the newest and freshest builder around, with beautiful houses that include thought through exterior and interior designs, you should watch out for what she has to offer! Check out my interview with her below!

1. So, how did you originally get into The Sims series?

    My parents gave me The Sims 3 for Christmas 2009. I was ecstatic and the second I opened it; I was begging my dad to install it to his computer. The person who really got me into The Sims was Curtis Paradis. I loved the houses he made, and I wanted to see if I could make houses like he did.

Interview : SoToniJ

SoToniJ is another Let's Player full of enthusiasm and from her videos you can tell she is real, die-hard Sims fan! On top of this she also runs a blog about her and her Sims too!

1. So, tell us how you originally got into the Sims franchise!?

    One day in the year 2000 I was watching TV and my mother came to me and said that she couldn't get a game to work. So I went on the computer to see this game called The Sims and I picked up the manual and read it all the way through. Then I did the tutorial with Bob Newbie and started playing his household. After a few hours my mother came to me and asked me if I fixed it and I told her nothing was wrong with it. She said they weren't speaking English and I told her that they had their own language. I stayed on the computer for another 8 hours playing it. That is how I started playing The Sims! 

Sims 4 Create A Sim Information, Possible Additons and User Interface screens!

So the lucky SimsCampers got an introduction on The Sims 4 Create A Sim by the wonderful SimGuruJill and have had the chance to meddle with the tool themselves! They've been tweeting and posting pics of the info they've learnt, so SimsTabloid has put the best pieces of info all in one place for you!

Here the crew just have us an update on the game and future possibilities, SimsVIP mention Create A Style still could be added into the game (it's currently pre-alpha) and iPodZeke also mentioned that we could see tattoos but it's more likely we wouldn't in the base game. Ruthless_KK did confirm that we will see children and elders at some point in the future too.

Eden Style went on to give us more information on the current Create A Sim; she revealed that there would be traits again and we would have one big aspiration too. She also told us how the new CAS works with the mouse and drag and told us the detail you could go into!

Curtis Paradis also showed us what the user interface of CAS would look like too! Compared to previous versions, the UI looks much more simple and elegant! What are your opinions of it?

Finally, Michelle Kenobi (director of the Real Sims) gave us info on the emotional gestures you could add in Create A Sim with the help of the new gameplay and UI! Sims can have happy, sad or angry gestures!

Interview: Let'sPlayWithLife

Let'sPlayWithLife is really new simmer who has stormed his way to a quick 100 subscribers! Starting form the 9th June 2013, they haven't showed us many videos...BUT the videos uploaded show promise and excitement! 

1. So, tell us how you originally got into the Sims franchise!?

    My parents bought me the Sims 2 double deluxe when I was 8. I played it for hours the day I got it and since then. I guess I've been addicted haha!