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Party with Maxis

Mark your calendars for a Sims Fan Event! You have been invited to celebrate the release of House Party and much more. The event will be held on March 17, 2001 at Backflip in San Francisco ... more details to follow at TheSims.com.

Birthday Cake Download

The March issue of Computer Gaming World celebrates the magazine's 20th anniversary. Maxis is saying "Happy Birthday" to Computer Gaming World by offering players of The Sims an exclusive Birthday Cake object on the CD included with the magazine. Also in the issue, read an interview with Will Wright about the future of interactive entertainment.

Heartbreak Hotel Building Contest Announced

Valentines Day is around the corner and what better way to express your love than by designing your own Heartbreak Hotel. Heart shaped pools, red tile and neon, or maybe a cozy Bed and Breakfast. It is your choice and you could win the EA game of your choice and a Maxis prize package.

Go to Contests

Tour Of Maxis 2

After all the positive response we got from our last tour, we have included a 2nd set of pictures of Maxis. Enjoy!

Go to Maxis Tour, we've also posted the tour on our website, under Goodies » Tours!

Take A Tour Of Maxis

Ever wondered where we keep the llamas or what Will's scooter looks like? Now you can find out with our pictoral tour of Maxis! No ticket needed, but make sure you bring your smile.

Go to Maxis Tour, we've also posted the tour on our website, under Goodies » Tours!

A Little Holiday Snack

We've got a tasty new download for you this SimDay. Get these yummy holiday cookies for your Sims, and see who drops by for a nibble!

Plate of Cookies
When the holidays roll around, everyone reaches for the treats. These tasty cookies are just the thing to please your special guests!
Download Cookies (1.22 Mb)

Old Teapot Ride Now a Landmark!

Everyone mourned the closing of Llama Land amusement park, but thanks to funds from the SC Preservation Society, the old Teapot Rides have been lovingly converted to historical monuments! Dismantled due to anti-scald legislation, these rides sat derelict for a generation. Now they live again! Sims love them for memories of yesteryear. Tourists love them for their quirky charm. Restoration by Ocean Quigley and Associates.

Holiday Building Contest Ends Today

The deadline for the Holiday Building contest has arrived. All contest entries needed to arrive by 11:59 p.m. PST, December 18, 2000. The contest judging will take place here at Maxis and winners will be announced in the contest winners space on or about December 22. Good luck and thank you to all who entered. And, to those who did not enter, Bah-humbug.

Mystery Landmark Still to Come

The good news is that by the end of the week you will have gotten two landmarks from Maxis this month. The bad news is you do not have them yet. But, the collection this week is a special gift from the SimCity art director. Check back later this week for a specially crafted gift from Mr. Ocean Quigley.

Charles London Chat

The Art Director for The Sims comes to the chat room at 4pm PST today! Charles London and his team created the look and personality of the game we all love. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop!

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