Sims 3 Fanatics » Videos http://www.sims3fanatics.com Your first stop for everything Sims related. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:27:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 What The Sims 3 Town Life Stuff Pack has to Offerhttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/what-the-sims-3-town-life-stuff-pack-has-to-offer/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/what-the-sims-3-town-life-stuff-pack-has-to-offer/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:46:19 +0000 Nick http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=5702 [Continue reading...]]]> This exciting stuff pack contains content that is completely new to The Sims 3. Add this stuff pack and transform your sim’s neighbourhood into a functioning town, complete with libraries, gymnasiums, parks and bungalows. Many of these places are customisable, giving you the ability to create study booths and sectioned seating. Give your sim town a complete make-over with the new range of essential town-style items. This pack also provides new community places for your sims to interact, such as the Scrumptious Nibbles Café, the Fresh and Frozen Express Grocer and the Par Excellence Preparatory School. You can make your sim do anything from working out in the community high-tech gym, to taking them home to wash their dirty clothing. Check out some of the screenshots and renders below.

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Town Life Stuff consists of the following new aspects:

  • Pre-Built Venues and Lots – Use one of the pre-designed community places, or create your own new venue. Why not create a launderette for your sims to earn money, or perhaps a modern gymnasium? The possibilities are endless.
  • Time to relax – Sim children will simply adore the new Sunny Bungalow jungle gym, slide, and sandbox, whilst their parents can sit by the fountain and play chess in the fresh air.
  • Extra Casual Outfits and Hairstyles – Clothes for running errands, hanging out, or working out. Whilst the items are not the highest quality possible, it is nice to have some fresh clothing to choose from.
  • Healthy and Fresh – Work out with the latest high-tech gym equipment, then clean your sweaty gym clothes in the new state-of-the-art washer and dryer set.
  • Study Time – Update the library with an elegant array of accessories, build your own study, or create cubicles with specialized sectional seating.
  • Town Life comes complete with 40 objects. Five of these come from Build Mode and 35 come from Buy Mode!

However, since it has been released, it has disappointed some fans, due to the lack of imagination with the clothing and hair styles. The fact that there are a mere five extra items in the build mode, two of which are doors, two are windows and the other is a column is also another point of contention. It forces Sims fans to ask the dreaded question: Are EA running out of ideas? Here at Sims 3 Fanatics we say ‘no’. Whilst the stuff pack is not the greatest they have ever created, it does offer extra variety with the creativity that only The Sims 3 offers. This pack gives the game that extra hint of realism that we have needed for some time, and re-refreshes a game that has been out since 2009.

]]> http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/what-the-sims-3-town-life-stuff-pack-has-to-offer/feed/ 2 The Sims 3 Generations: Official Trailerhttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/the-sims-3-generations-official-trailer/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/the-sims-3-generations-official-trailer/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:41:11 +0000 Flou http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=5109 The next Sims 3 expansion pack has been officially named and we can now call it: The Sims 3 Generations! This is an interesting expansion building on the base of your sim’s childhood and making the generations seem more fun. I think this will be a great expansion for all those people involved in their own legacies and look forward to hearing more on The Sims 3 Generations. Check out the trailer:

]]> The next Sims 3 expansion pack has been officially named and we can now call it: The Sims 3 Generations! This is an interesting expansion building on the base of your sim’s childhood and making the generations seem more fun. I think this will be a great expansion for all those people involved in their own legacies and look forward to hearing more on The Sims 3 Generations. Check out the trailer:

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]]> The Sims Medieval have been sharing some awesome webisode videos, they contain interviews and feature information so I definitely recommend you viewing them. Below you can find the all four Webisodes of The Sims Medieval.

]]> http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/the-sims-medieval-webisode-update/feed/ 0 Barnacle Bay: Press Release, Video and Screenshttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/barnacle-bay-press-release-video-and-screens/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/barnacle-bay-press-release-video-and-screens/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:49:20 +0000 Nick http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=5045 The much awaited for..who am I kidding? The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay purchase is nothing that interesting. I guess it is just another plot for EA to make some more money. There are already tonnes of amazing worlds out there for free but if you only like the official EA stuff, then this could be a purchase for you. The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay has now been released, so check out the press release that came with it:

March 8, 2011  [read more →]]]> The much awaited for..who am I kidding? The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay purchase is nothing that interesting. I guess it is just another plot for EA to make some more money. There are already tonnes of amazing worlds out there for free but if you only like the official EA stuff, then this could be a purchase for you. The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay has now been released, so check out the press release that came with it:

March 8, 2011 – Redwood Shores, California – Last year, Barnacle Bay was introduced as the first fully downloadable world available for sale at The Sims 3 Store. Barnacle Bay quickly became The Sims 3 Store’s most popular item, the World is now available in select retail stores worldwide as well as The Sims 3 Store. Barnacle Bay is a themed world full of new locations, such as Goldbeard’s Gym, Crowe’s Nest Campgrounds, and Hogan’s Deep Sea Diner, and exclusive items that allow players to customize their game in all-new ways! The brand new retail bundle will include the Barnacle Bay World, the Buccaneer’s Bounty Item Set, and two all-new exclusive staircases.

The lore of Barnacle Bay includes a rich history of waylaid sea voyagers, the likes of which, were fisherman, pirates and artists who were all searching for better lives across the Simuyan Sea. Today, modern day Sims will find it a much different island than those previous inhabitants with its vibrant beaches, campgrounds, and a new bustling downtown to explore. Discover treasures and uncover mysteries when you take your Sim exploring along the abandoned piers of Founder’s Beach. Be sure to double check what relics lie below at Goldbeard Galleon Gallery. If your Sim is not the adventurous type, see who they run into at Hogan’s Deep Sea Diner or grab some grub at The Wanderer’s Watering Hole and strike up a conversation with your neighbor. Start a new life at Barnacle Bay like the sea faring mates before you, or take it all in during a long vacation. With The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay, you’ll find new lots that are ready for moving in or just exploring. Enrich your Sims and their lives in all-new ways with over two dozen exclusive items only available in The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay.

For more information on The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay, visit The Sims 3 Store

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The Sims: Medieval narrative skillfully combines elements of a fairy tale-inspired medieval scenario,  [read more →]]]> Great news, the first every gameplay video of The Sims Medieval has been shared with us thanks to Sims-3.net, a German fansite who also posted their huge report on the game. It’s really interesting to watch it for the first time, the interface is completely unique. Watch the video below and read the full report over here, along with some nice The Sims Medieval screenshots.

The Sims: Medieval narrative skillfully combines elements of a fairy tale-inspired medieval scenario, it takes light borrowed from RPGs, is changing in many places on well-known strengths of the Sims series, and this – charge accordingly – where necessity. The balancing act of creating something new, without totally losing the reference to the Sims seems largely succeeded. Particularly visually makes The Sims: Medieval lot here and excited about the attention to detail. Only those who The Sims 3 mainly as an architecture simulation estimated with stories and a medieval setting at all to do with it knows, with The Sims: Middle Ages probably difficult to do. All other expected a well thought out and coherent Sims title that so many know to surprise certainly positive, not the expected expansion pack to The Sims 3. The Middle Ages, The Sims is not and it is also trying to not be.

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If you’re having this issue, let us know by commenting below, maybe somebody will reply  [read more →]]]> I emphasise the getting resolved – EA knows about the issue and is working hard to fix it but there is no update on how it’s going. It seems people are having issues trying to save their The Sims 3 game on console as doing so causes a crash and the only way to fix it is to do a reboot, thus losing your saved data.

If you’re having this issue, let us know by commenting below, maybe somebody will reply with an update of how to solve your problems. Or, on the other hand, you can check out this thread on the official forums and have a go at EA. Here’s a video of the issue in action:

]]> http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/sims-3-console-crashes-problem-getting-resolved/feed/ 0 Machinima Artist Spotlight: Faalqhttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/machinima/machinima-artist-spotlight-faalq/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/machinima/machinima-artist-spotlight-faalq/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:59:55 +0000 Nick http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=4696 The Sims 3 Team interviewed machinima artist Faalq in their latest edition of their Machinima Artist Spotlight. Faalq is an amazing and talented artist and whenever I see something like it I just feel inspired to creating something similar, it’s just the realisation of how much time and creative though has to go into it to create such a masterpiece that stops me. Anyway, here’s all the videos along with the interview, put together thanks to SimPrograms. Check  [read more →]]]> The Sims 3 Team interviewed machinima artist Faalq in their latest edition of their Machinima Artist Spotlight. Faalq is an amazing and talented artist and whenever I see something like it I just feel inspired to creating something similar, it’s just the realisation of how much time and creative though has to go into it to create such a masterpiece that stops me. Anyway, here’s all the videos along with the interview, put together thanks to SimPrograms. Check it out:

About the above video: This machinima is a Sims 3 Remake of the PV (promotional video; music video) “Kokoro” (“Heart” in Japanese) by the vocaloid Rin Kagamine. This version is sung by Namakonyuruko though.

The video tells the story of a scientist that spends his entire life trying to find a “Heart” for his robot. You’ll know more about them as the video reaches the end.

I got inspired mainly by the song, but I had to see most of the fan made music videos because they explained the story behind the song too. I wanted this video to be really sad and full of emotions like the original PVs. The first time I watched a “Kokoro” fan video I cried haha.

What got you started in The Sims 3 machinima creation?

It’s kinda hard to remember, I just wanted another chance as a Machinima creator. At the time I made my first Sims 3 video I already took into account a couple of tips from some marvellous underrated Sims 2 Machinima creators. In fact, I used to create Sims 2 Machinimas when I was younger too. They weren’t good at all haha, but I still like them.

What programs/tools do you use to create your machinimas?

I use Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9.0 for the edition, but I’m starting to get a lot of errors so I’m thinking of moving to Sony Vegas 9. I’m also trying to understand the magic behind Adobe After Effects, but I’m just really lazy.

About the above video: This machinima follows the story of Eric. He’s the new guy at a school ruled by a group of bullies. There he meets Leni, a girl that will blow Eric’s mind.

The song is called “Leni” by Goodbooks.

I got inspired by the song, I came to it thanks to Crystal Castles’ remix of “Leni”. I wanted to create a story where the viewers would sympathize with the main characters. At least it worked for me, I really liked the relationship I portrayed in the video between the two characters.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Mostly from Music, I really LOVE music. Sometimes there’s a new song that suddenly interrupts my routine and I can’t get it out of my head until I plan something for it. Until then, a bunch of ideas comes to my mind and you can see me trying to write everything down. If you watch my videos you should notice that I have an undefined taste on music. But then again, music is not where all my inspiration comes from. I also have in mind situations in real life and some uncompleted illogical parts from my dreams that my brain can remember.

Which of your videos are you most proud of?

I know this is going to sound a bit egotistical, but I’m proud of all my videos including the ones that aren’t good. There’s something special about all of them that makes me proud.

You have to be proud of your own creations because it’s something you have done with a lot of effort. Anyway, If I had to choose I would pick my horror series called “Unforgivable”. It took a lot of my time last year. There was a moment I thought I wouldn’t make it, but I eventually finished it. I regret not putting voices in it though.

About the above video: This machinima is a Sims 3 Remake of the PV (promotional video; music video) of one of the best break up songs ever in my opinion, “Just be Friends” by the vocaloid Luka Megurine.

Behind this surreal video and song there is a story about a couple that is ending their relationship. Even though the girl is singing, the lyrics are describing what the guy feels towards her. I think a lot of people might feel… like reflected in the story. It’s hard losing your other half.

I decided to make this video after discovering it, I felt the main characters’ pain. I have been working around 7 months on it ever since then photoshoping like crazy. I’m proud with the results.

Is there a specific theme that could be seen across all you’re the Sims 3 machinimas?

Hmm… Not really. You can find wide different themes in my machinimas. For example, you can find contemplative or surreal machinimas such as ‘Swim’, ‘A Love Suicide’, ‘Bonne Justice’, ‘Just be Friends’, and ‘Unforgivable’. Even though there are no similarities between them, the reason I put them in this group is because of the way you can use your imagination to interpret things. Some people just want action. They want a background story that doesn’t require them to wonder ‘IF SO…’ or ‘MAYBE THAT…’. In short words, a completely understandable story like I showed in ‘Leni’, ‘Perfect Exceeder’, ‘Kokoro’, ‘Common Reaction’, etc. It’s like in horror movies. Some people prefer Psychological Horror that are designed so that your imagination does the work, and the others prefer gore movies with monster popping out of everywhere.

Are you working on a new project? Tease us with details!

Yeah, I’m currently working on a mini-series called “Heartful”. I don’t want to spoil everything but It’s going to be a drama about a “writer to be” and his past. I had to do researches about a lot of stuff to complete the story and make it as realistic as possible. This time I’m planning to make it with voices so I’m really excited about this project. Hopefully it will turn out as good as I’ve been expecting. Anyway, it’s going to take a while so I might still upload machinimas until Heartful is complete.

Artist info:

TS3 Username: Phantomhive

Website Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/faalq

Twitter: http://twitter.com/LePhantomhive

Youtube Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/faalq

]]> http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/machinima/machinima-artist-spotlight-faalq/feed/ 0 The Sims Medieval: Webisode #1 in Englishhttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/the-sims-medieval-webisode-1-in-english/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/the-sims-medieval-webisode-1-in-english/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:53:31 +0000 Nick http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=4636 EA UK has finally shared with us their The Sims Medieval webisode. I’ve been waiting for this for a while and and syked to see it. It’s such a great video that I reccommend you all watch it, I don’t know why I love it so much..but I do xD Remember to check out our The Sims Medieval Videos page for everything in one place.

]]> EA UK has finally shared with us their The Sims Medieval webisode. I’ve been waiting for this for a while and and syked to see it. It’s such a great video that I reccommend you all watch it, I don’t know why I love it so much..but I do xD Remember to check out our The Sims Medieval Videos page for everything in one place.

]]> http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/the-sims-medieval-webisode-1-in-english/feed/ 0 February Sims 3 Super Sale for Dutch Fanshttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/february-sims-3-super-sale-for-dutch-fans/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/february-sims-3-super-sale-for-dutch-fans/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:04:11 +0000 Nick http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=4494 S3N recently shared some awesome news for all Dutch Sims 3 fans out there. EA is offering a special promotion throughout February for all Dutch fans who want to buy The Sims 3 along with other expansion packs and stuff packs. The Sims 3 is only €41,99 (you save €18), expansion packs cost €24,49 (you save €10,50) and stuff packs cost €13,99 (you save €6). Perfect for all gamers, but only available for Dutch fans. Check out the video promoting this sale:

]]> S3N recently shared some awesome news for all Dutch Sims 3 fans out there. EA is offering a special promotion throughout February for all Dutch fans who want to buy The Sims 3 along with other expansion packs and stuff packs. The Sims 3 is only €41,99 (you save €18), expansion packs cost €24,49 (you save €10,50) and stuff packs cost €13,99 (you save €6). Perfect for all gamers, but only available for Dutch fans. Check out the video promoting this sale:

]]> http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/february-sims-3-super-sale-for-dutch-fans/feed/ 0 Outdoor Living Stuff: Video Reviewhttp://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/outdoor-living-stuff-video-review/ http://www.sims3fanatics.com/videos/outdoor-living-stuff-video-review/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:31:36 +0000 Nick http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=3299 This is great. I did some research and found an awesome video review on The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff by LazyGameReviews. SimPrograms also posted about this. Anyway, this review contains all the information you really need if you’re uncertain about purchasing this stuff pack. I think it’s time I ought to review the whole series, but I’ll work on that when I get a chance. Check it out and feel free to comment:

]]> This is great. I did some research and found an awesome video review on The Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff by LazyGameReviews. SimPrograms also posted about this. Anyway, this review contains all the information you really need if you’re uncertain about purchasing this stuff pack. I think it’s time I ought to review the whole series, but I’ll work on that when I get a chance. Check it out and feel free to comment:

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