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Maxis Releases Image Rendering Kit for Building Architect Fans!

It is not just for block heads any longer! Now you can take your BA and BA+ buildings and edit them as bitmaps. "This is really going to raise the bar on Building Architect creations", says Maxis Joseph. "It is always very exciting when we can release something cool that the fans specifically asked for." The kit is available now on the Maxis Downloads page found here.

Go to Building Architect Plus Downloads

New Download!

The Sims Art Studio is the latest Maxis tool for creating stuff for The Sims. You can create new wall paintings out of your favorite bitmaps and jpegs, then have your Sims actually buy them and hang them on their walls!

Download The Sims Art Studio (3.68 Mb)

New Maxis-Made Props Available Now

Direct from MaxisJoseph's private prop library comes the Classic Collection. Take your Building Architect Plus buildings to the next level with these easy to use architectural enhancements. Reward yourself by being the first kid on your block to sport a fancy dome or golden spire on your next BA+ creation. These props and more can be found here.

Go to Building Architect Plus Downloads

Maxis Posts Brand-New Plug-in Landmark

Are you tired of the city life? Download a little spice from the islands with one of the statues from Easter Island. This Moai artifact is certain to make your city the talk of the town.

Go to Landmarks

Maxis Chat with the Simulation Programmer!

Today at 4:00 p.m., PDT, Maxis will be hosting a moderated chat event with the person behind the simulation of SimCity 3000 and the upcoming game, SimsVille. He is very clever and knows more secrets about the simulation than anyone else. This is sure to be a discussion you do not want to miss. Now is your chance to chat with the wizard behind the simulation of SimCity 3000. You will also be excited to hear that he is currently programming the simulation for future Maxis products such as SimsVille.

Maxis Wants You

Are you a public relations professional? Do you occasionally find yourself speaking like a Sim? Does an occupation where playing games is part of the job description sound appealing? Then Maxis and Electronic Arts is interested in hearing from you. We are looking for a creative, organized and energetic individual with two to five years experience as a Publicist, PR Specialist or PR Account Manager/Executive to help tell the story of Maxis and our hugely popular Sim games.

Another Maxis-Made Scenario, Hot off the Presses

Now is your chance to take a break from all those other cities you have been mayoring over and try a new challenge. There is a brand-new scenario in the downloads area for those of you who are looking for a little extra action in your SimCity experiences.

Go to Scenarios and Scenario Scripts

Maxis Releases New Props for Building Architect Plus

Wednesday, July 5, 2000

This collection of props should satisfy the landscaper in all of us. Hedges, rosebushes and a few topiaries that you might recognize from that other little game developed by Maxis are now available for the Building Architect Plus. All your gardens, palatial estates and green spaces will be the focal point of any city when you include these props.

Go to Building Architect Plus Downloads

SimDay Message

MaxisKyle addresses recent SimDay and fan site issues in a letter to The Sims community.

Go To SimDay Message, or click read more below this post to read the message on our website.

Maxis Recognizes Fans in Hall of Fame

One month after Unlimited hits the streets marks the grand opening of the Hall of Fame. A few fans, who's contributions caught our eye, are featured in this grand opening.

Go to Hall of Fame

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