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It's fantastic to see some of you are still visiting the site, it has now been many months if not years of inactivity from our part and we would like to thank everyone who still visits the site.

As you know we both (Myself and Jonny) moved away from the Sims franchise a few years back due to our growing age!

but also due to our commitments elsewhere such as University Studies.

We have both recently launched portfolio sites to enable current employers and future employers to see the work we have been involved in, which of course includes our work here at Missing Studios.

You can checkout our portfolios here: Matthew Kidd & Jonny Tiney

Once again thank you for visiting Missing Studios it has without a doubt been a fantastic experience working with Missing Studios and the sims community.

Thanks & Regards
Matthew Kidd]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:52:11 +0000 Web Analytics

Please note that the site is still due to close at some point - We're just not ready to do so yet

]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:31:13 +0000 The Future of Missing Studios
We will be working together with a number of developers and freelancers to develop websites, Indie games and applications. We aim to continue to develop our portfolio of projects and services as the business progresses. To begin with we aim to focus on our consultancy work by providing businesses with tailored website solutions which incorporate the latest web technologies such as content management systems, social networking integration and HTML5/CSS3. These websites will be targeted at individuals looking for portfolios as well as small and medium sized businesses; especially start-ups looking for the their first online website. We are currently developing our very own management system to aid in the development of these websites. This involves the customer in the design and build stage as much as possible with step by step design tools and requirements gathering. As a result of this we believe the highest quality and most refined websites can be developed to meet budgets and time-plans.

In terms of Indie Games, we plan to develop small games for Windows 8 to sell on the new Windows Store. Other platforms will be considered as the business grows. Our first game will be a compelling 2D side-scroller built with the hardware accelerated graphics capabilities of the latest web technologies. In the future, we plan to move onto more advanced games for each project. More details will be available soon.

What happens to the current Missing Studios? The current website will remain open until the new website is ready. We plan to launch the new business within the next 30 days. User generated forum signatures will be removed when the new site launches, so it is recommended that you save a copy of your signature if you wish to keep it as soon as possible.

We hope to give more details soon,
Matthew Kidd and Jonathan Tiney

User account registrations and uploads will be disabled shortly, please begin to make a copy of any content you wish to keep, such as your signatures. ]]> Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:20:32 +0000 Site Update
UPDATE: After finally receiving my copy of the game, I've updated the Signature Generator related parts of the site with the new traits and foods from The Sims 3 Showtime. You can now also set this game as your favourite. After logging in, you can update your details on the 'My Account' page and generate a new signature under the 'Tools' page.]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:02:36 +0000 The Sims 3 Showtime
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Live the rags to riches story with your Sims while being connected to your friends! Experience the rise to stardom as your Sim performs on stage from one venue to the next. And for the first time, The Sims 3 Showtime introduces social features, including SimPort, an all-new feature that lets you send your Sims to a friend’s game! There, your Sim can perform at your friend’s venue in front of your friend’s Sims! You will also be able to chat with friends and post messages and screenshots on your friends’ walls.
Your Sims can live the dream as Singers, Performers, Magicians, and DJs. Watch them rise to fame—or go down in flames as they perform for other Sims.

KEY FEATURES
- All-new social features: chat with friends, post to their walls, give status updates, and create friends lists.
- Send your Sims to a friend’s game and have your friend’s Sim come to your game!
- Create your own venue! Build a swanky concert hall, a massive stadium, or an indie club. How the stage is built will influence your Sims’ performance and career progression.
- Get a bonus venue and stage for your Sims to perform in the Limited Edition!

LIMITED EDITION BONUSES
- Get a bonus venue and stage for your Sims!
- Give your Sims the exclusive stage and venue for them to give the performance of a lifetime!]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:31:40 +0000 The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff Photos!
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Head over to EA's Press Site for upcoming details!

]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:09:08 +0000 Site Update :

- Enabled the ability to rate The Sims 3 Pets, The Sims 3 Pets Console and The Sims Medieval Pirates and Nobles.
- Enabled the ability to mark The Sims 3 Pets as your favourite Sims game
- Enabled the ability to add The Sims 3 Pets, The Sims 3 Pets Console and The Sims Medieval Pirates and Nobles to your game collection.
- Uploaded The Sims 3 Pets Soundtrack to the Cool Stuff Page
- Added the Animal lover, cat person, dog person and equestrian traits.
- Added the RnB, Country and Songwriter music genres.
- Added an Appaloosa Plains background as a choice for your profile.
- Added The Sims 3 Pets boxart as a choice of generated signature backgrounds.]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:14:04 +0000 Free Create-A-Pet Demo -->Releasing on the 22nd September, you will be able to download a free demo featuring the Create-A-Pet tool of The Sims 3 Pets.

"Create perfect - or imperfect - pets for your Sims, from fierce guard dogs to destructive kittens to trusty horses as you determine their looks and personality traits! Choose from over 100 breeds then edit them as you want to create a unique pet. Upgrade to the full game to play as your pet!

KEY FEATURES
Enjoy a free demo that is robust, easy to play, and loads of fun.
Create a wide variety of unique dogs, cats, and - for the first time ever - horses!
Customize your pets! From fur color to eye color, coat markings to body shape, fine-tune every detail of your pet’s appearance.
Determine pets’ personalities. Will your pets be adventurous, intelligent, skittish, brave, agile, or something else?
Show off your pets online. Connect and share your creations with the world via The Sims 3 Exchange if you have registered any game from The Sims 3.
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File: Download.
Link will go live on the 22nd September]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:24:53 +0000 The latest videos

The Sims 3 Pets PC Trailer[YouTube Video]

The Sims 3 Pets Console Trailer[YouTube Video]

The Sims Social Trailer[YouTube Video]

The Inbetweeners Movie Parody[YouTube Video]]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:12:35 +0000 Hidden Springs - Available August 25th A New Mystery Awaits You In a New Downloadable World With The Sims 3 Hidden Springs!
Exclusive Digital-Download World Available August 25 For The Sims 3 On PC/MAC

Stay forever young with The Sims™ 3 Hidden Springs. Discover a new digital downloadable World available this Autumn exclusively at The Sims 3 Store using SimPoints. Featuring all-new locations, items, Sims, and a little magic, The Sims 3 Hidden Springs invites anyone to uncover the mysteries of the newest world.

Let your Sims spend time exploring a stunning lakefront, relaxing at a luxury spa or ski lodge, escaping into the woods, and uncovering ancient mysteries at the Museum of Magic and Supernatural, all without leaving the new Hidden Springs world. If you’re interested in meeting new Sims, take them to the Redwood Heights Luxury Lodge and mingle with the social elites. If your Sims need to relax then experience true balance and well-being as you watch them bask in the ambiance of the Crystal Solarium Rejuvenating Waters. Once they’re done revitalising in the healing waters, take your imagination to another dimension of fun by bringing your Sim to Fairyfolk Park. Or, take your Sim over to the Silver Zephyr Health Spa to help them acquire world renowned techniques in the fields of health and beauty. In addition to these exciting new locations and activities, a deeper mystery lies within the curious magical properties of Hidden Springs. Discover what mystery is beneath the rejuvenating waters and maybe your Sims wishes just might come true!

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The Sims Medieval Pirates & Nobles Adventure Pack introduces new quests, treasure hunting, and hundreds of new objects for your medieval kingdom! Your epic story starts when the Pirates of Aarbyville and the Nobles of Tredony arrive in your kingdom, followed quickly by sword fights, love affairs, grand adventures and mysteries. Go treasure hunting to uncover hidden objects. Embark on new quests to help your kingdom achieve a new ambition. Stylize your kingdom and Sims with new pirate and nobility themed objects and wardrobe. The fun never ends with this new adventure pack!

A New Kingdom Ambition – Can you end the war between Tredony and Aarbyville?
New Quests that follow an epic story arc
New Signature Objects – The Interrogation Chair and pet falcons and parrots
New Traits a new Legendary Trait
Over 140 Pirate and Nobility themed objects
New pirate and noble outfits and hats
Treasure Hunting, complete with maps, shovels, rare treasure and some surprising dangers

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]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:07:09 +0000 Pre-Order The Sims 3 Town Life Stuff pre-order. The EA online store is currently listing it at a UK price of: £9.99 INC VAT

the stuff pack will be available in the UK in 24days time.

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 21:17:22 +0000 The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles? SimFans.de has recently discovered a listing for the first expansion pack for The Sims Medieval franchise. The listing has been found on the EA Germany press site which discloses a release date of August the 30th, the nature and location of this release date makes it pretty much a solid claim. This however is yet to be confirmed in a press statement and it may be the European Release date.

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]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 18:46:09 +0000 SimPrograms - July 3rd La Gazette edition RabiereAndCo to feature in their online Gazette. For those of you who dont know Jud he has significantly contributed towards the Simming community over recent years, supporting both fans and fellow fansites such as ourselves. This interview takes an insight into some of his work, his interests and his simming experience.

"ID

Nickname: Judhudson
First name: Judson
Age: 25
Where you live: Alabama, USA
Playing Sims since: 2000 (but long before that with SimCity)
Favorite sims Games: The Sims 1 Series & SimCity 2000

About the Sims:

What draws you to the game?
I’ve always been a fan of Simulation games, there’s nothing in particular, but I’d suppose it would have to be the freedom and the ability to customize whatever you want.

What is your player profile?
Judhudson – http://www.thesims3.com/mypage/judhudson

How do you play? What are your favorite activities? (e.g. building houses, decorating them, creating characters, making up stories, simply exploring the game…)
I don’t get much time to play the game anymore, but when I do (for The Sims 3) I general like to decorate, build houses/explore the game). Back during The Sims 1, I spent my time as an Object Creator and loved it!"
Click Here To Read The Full Interview]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:22:45 +0000 The Sims 3 Store Gothic here for a price of 1,200 Sim Points!
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]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:28:40 +0000 Steam Summer Sale
Check out The Sims 3 Sale.
Also, be sure to check out the rest of Steam's sale offerings here.]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:26:44 +0000 New Poll
To start it all off here's a new poll. This time we want to know: When playing The Sims 3 which is your favourite/ most preferred career track. Get voting via the sidebar found to the right side of the website. I think Business rules in my game! What about yours? Remember to ensure you register or login before you can vote!

Our Last Poll went on for some time, quite embarrassing

however here's the results

Neighbourhood of choice?
Sunset Valley (41.8%)
Riverview (10%)
Bridgeport (32.2%)
Twinbrook (15.5%)

Total Votes: 239
(46 days old!)]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:15:48 +0000 The Sims 3 Town Life Stuff

Pre-Built Venues and Lots - Give your Sims’ town a new look with spectacular ready-to-go venues and community lots-or construct your own cool setting.
Fit 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.
Time to Unwind - Kids will love the new Sunny Bungalow jungle gym, slide, and sandbox, while grown-ups can play chess by the new fountain.
Study Time or Story Time - Update the library with an elegant array of accessories, build your own study, or create cubicles with specialized sectional seating.
New Casual Outfits and Hairstyles - Clothes for running errands, hanging out, or working out-there are lots of styles for all your Sims’ fashion needs.

UK Release Date: 29th July 2011

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]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:07:10 +0000 The Sims 3 Generations Soundtrack
Soundtrack]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 16:28:24 +0000 IGN Previews The Sims 3 Pets for Console
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Continue Reading]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:36:16 +0000 IGN Previews The Sims 3 Pets for 3DS
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Continue Reading]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:13:03 +0000 EA's E3 Lineup

The Sims 3 Pets
The Sims 3 Pets comes to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS and PC/Mac this fall. The Sims 3 Pets enables anyone to play as they want, whether it's the builder who prefers to customize their Sim to match their pet, the achiever who tries to gain the most Lifetime Rewards, the experimenter who wants to wreak havoc in their Sims lives or the storyteller who captures and shares their stories with their friends. For the first time in franchise history, players will be able to fully control their pets and determine their personality traits. Unique to the console experience, players will use their pets to help their Sims uncover and solve mysteries around town. Exclusively for the Xbox 360, players with Kinect™ can issue voice commands to their pets and Sims. The Nintendo 3DS takes advantage of the hardware's built-in pedometer that tracks players' real life movements. On the PC/Mac version, players now have the opportunity to adopt horses where they'll be able to use their horse as a form of transportation to get around town and also raise and train them to do activities like race and jump hurdles. In The Sims 3 Pets, players will be able to create, control and play with life with their pets.

The Sims Medieval
Bring your medieval fantasy to life with The Sims™ on the go with mobile! The Sims Medieval™ takes The Sims into the Middle Ages for iPhone and iPod touch with all new features, new graphics and new ways to play. For the first time, players can create heroes, venture on quests, and engage in combat. In an ancient land of adventure, drama and romance, players will be able to get medieval like never before.

- EA's entire E3 lineup]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:55:45 +0000 The Sims 3 Pets Trailer

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PC and Mac

Create perfect - or imperfect - pets for your Sims, from fierce guard dogs to destructive kittens to trusty horses and more as you determine not only how your Sims' pets look but their personality traits as well. With a variety of new activities and social interactions, take control of these pets and experience the world from their perspective. Treat your Sims and their pets to an exclusive venue filled with unique objects found only in the Limited Edition*. Give your Sims a new member of their household and discover all-new ways to play with life!

More pets mean more fun! Create a wide variety of unique dogs, cats, and - for the first time ever - horses! Think your Sim has what it takes to tame a wild horse?

Be the Pet - Wield control of your Sim’s pet to chase, dig, tackle and more. Be the perfect companion or wreck havoc on your Sims!
Pets have their own traits! - From intelligent, brave, and friendly to hydrophobic, skittish, and clueless to gentle, fast, and agile, determine the personality of your Sims’ pets.
Pets can learn skills - Cats and dogs can learn to hunt, dogs can learn to locate collectibles and fetch your Sims a date, and horses can learn racing and jumping.
Sims can take their pets outside! - Take Spike to the park, bring Whiskers to the library, or ride Star to the new Equestrian Center.
Exclusive Limited Edition* content! - Only in The Sims 3 Pets Limited Edition* will you find a pet store filled with one-of-a-kind objects.

Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

(Includes online capabilities)
Create perfect - or imperfect - pets for your Sims, from loyal dogs to daring kitties, as you determine their looks and personality traits. Then take control of these pets and experience the world from their perspective. Enjoy a little mischief by destroying furniture or impress others by mastering new skills like hunting. Lead your Sims on adventures, like uncovering relics and solving mysteries. In the Limited Edition* you’ll also get 10 exclusive, unique breeds, including tiger dogs and skunk cats. Choose how pets can enrich or mess with your Sims’ lives and discover a whole new way to play with life!

More pets mean more fun - With a variety of breeds and creative ways to customize your Sims’ pets, create unique dogs and cats with limitless possibilities!
Be the pet - Wield control of your pets to chase, dig, tackle, and more. Be the perfect companion or wreak havoc on your Sims!
Embark on adventures - Sims can explore the history of town, using their pets to sniff out treasures, uncover mysteries, catch rare collectible pets, and maybe even seen ghosts.
Pets have their own traits - From intelligent, friendly, and proud to playful, adventurous, and aggressive, determine the personalities of your Sims' pets.
Pets can learn skills - Cats and dogs can learn to hunt, dogs can learn to locate collectibles and fetch your Sims a date. With career opportunities, your Sims' pets can even work their way up the chain to become the ultimate criminal mastermind.
Exclusively on XBOX 360 - Use Kinect™ for Xbox 360® to direct your Sims and their pets using voice commands. Tell Spike to sit, send Billy to the bathroom, or get Mary to make breakfast.

Nintendo 3DS

Create pets with minds of their own, choosing from more than 40 big and small dog breeds and more than 20 cat breeds. Customize the pets' unique looks then assign their distinctive personalities. With the power to be the pet, you decide what skills to develop and wishes to fulfill. Take control of it to see what kind of adventures unfold - in 3D! With new Karma Powers to treat or torture your Sims and additional unlockable pets, your Sim’s life is so much more fun with pets!

More pets mean more fun - With a variety of breeds and creative ways to customize your Sims' pets, create unique dogs and cats with limitless possibilities!
Be the pet - Wield control of your Sim’s pet to chase, dig, and more. Be the perfect companion or wreck havoc on your Sims!
Pets have their own traits - From lazy, piggy, and skittish to destructive, playful, and proud, determine the personality of your Sims' pets.

Pets can learn skills - Cats and dogs can learn to hunt and do tricks. Without the help of a Sim, your Sim's pet can even learn how to scavenge for its own food.
New Karma Powers! - With Play Coins, purchase a range of Karma Powers to enrich or mess with your Sims' lives.
Trade Sims with your friends! - Use Nintendo StreetPass to trade your Sims and their pets with your 3DS friends.

*No details have yet been confirmed for the UK retailer of the Limited Edition games, so stay tuned!

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]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 15:40:04 +0000 The Sims 3 Generations
The Best Years of Their Lives
Do you love your awkward teen Sims soooooo much? Or wish that your little Sims didn’t grow up so fast? Well, now you can have your wish. From the Options menu, you can adjust your Sim’s overall lifespan, which will in turn lengthen (or decrease!) each of their life stages. Or you can simply adjust an individual life stage. And don’t worry - if you decide that you’ve given them too much of a good thing, you can always return to the default settings.
Tip: To get the most gameplay throughout your Sim’s lifespan, try increasing the length of the Child and Teen life stages.

A Lesson in Boarding Schools
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Packing young Sims off to boarding school is one cool new option in The Sims 3 Generations. Going away to school is a great way to enrich a child’s life and ensure that they grow up well. But it doesn’t come free - parents must pay for the privilege of prestigious schooling. However, if parents are willing to part with their Simoleons - and their children - their young scholars will gain advantages in different skills and develop certain traits, depending on the school selected.
To enrol their offspring in a boarding school, Sims can log onto the computer or pick up the phone. Don’t worry - children and teens boarding at school won’t lose touch entirely. They will occasionally call home to chat with the family.
Sims continue to age while they are away at school. When they reach the end of a life stage, Sim students get their final marks and, if they wish to remain in school, they can re-enrol. If the student is ready to return to the fold, they can come home with new skills and traits that reflect their time at school. When a boarding school student reaches the end of their teen years, they receive their final marks, and return home for graduation.

Minding the Little Ones
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Taking care of children is rewarding and important, but for working parents finding the right person to take on the day care responsibilities is essential. Nurturing and Family-Oriented Sims are well suited to the role and will enjoy a career in day care, minding their towns’ little bundles of joy.
Every weekday morning, several toddlers are dropped off at the home of a day care professional and stay until later in the evening when their parents return to pick them up. Child minders should make sure their homes are equipped to handle several children by keeping plenty of toys on hand. The happier the kids, the happier the parents, and the better the chance that they will tip the day care provider. The better the day care specialist, the more kids (and Simoleons!) they’ll end up with, including school age children who will arrive for after school care.
Tip: Make sure that school kids finish their homework to get the best rating.
Keep in mind that taking care of little ones isn’t always a walk in the park. Day care specialists can expect to cope with a variety of crises, such as emergency weekend day care, not to mention the dreaded "problem child." So remember to use any unlocked socials and rewards to help keep kids in line - and don’t be afraid to bring in some extra help.

The Very Best of Friends
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Some lucky - and imaginative - Sims get a head start in finding a best friend. For them, their best friends seem to have always been there, for as long as they can remember - and, well, that may be because they always have been!
Some newborns receive special toys in the mail. When one of these children becomes a toddler, they can play with, sing to, and name their toy, building a strong relationship with this special friend. As the young Sim grows, their special friend grows along with them and has the change of developing the ability to turn into a life-sized imaginary friend - but only its owner can see and interact with it.
However, imaginary friends can be turned real through Opportunities or by creating the Imaginary Friend Metamorphium potion with the chemistry set. Sims must have a good relationship with their imaginary friends to make them real, so be sure to be nice to them.]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 00:24:19 +0000 The Sims 3: Generations
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]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:01:14 +0000 More DarkSpore Beta Keys
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Claim one here: beta.darkspore.com]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:35:55 +0000 DarkSpore Beta Keys EA UK's Craig. We'll be giving them all out over the next couple of weeks and here's 5 to get us started!

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Enter your code here: beta.darkspore.com

Quickly claim one of them before they're all gone! ]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:51:12 +0000 Down Time Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:26:23 +0000 Outdoor Living Stuff Exclusive Screenshot Unlock
Like the screenshot here]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:34:58 +0000 Forum Signatures Notice Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:22:47 +0000 Signature Generator Update - Snow Angels
- Snowman
- Snow Well
- New Year
To change your signature, login and locate the signature generator link on the tools page. You must have an account to generate signatures here (It makes them much easier to manage).

Also, we've added the 'Sims 3 Outdoor Living Stuff' page to our website.]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 20:17:03 +0000 Patch 1.18/2.13/3.9/4.6/5.4/6.1 here. The tool allows for you to create a backup of your files too.]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:07:52 +0000 The Sims 3 - Outdoor Living Stuff Confirmed!

Description from Amazon.com(with fixed errors)
-Build the perfect al fresco setting for your Sims with stylish furnishings, outdoor electronics, and cozy fire pits and fireplaces.
-Give your Sims several uniquely styled hot tubs where they can relax with friends or get romantic with someone special.
-Turn up the heat with an all-new built-in counter top grill as part of your Sims' outdoor kitchen and take their cooking to a whole new level.
-Choose from two new styles. "Garden Terrace" features elegant wrought-iron pieces, while "Sunset on the Veranda" embraces the warmth of outdoors.
-Dress your Sims in an array of chic but casual attire for a great day in the sun or a relaxing evening under the stars.

There was also a piece of box art shown, but, I won't show it because it's fake.
]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:34:16 +0000 New Poll

On another note, we are still here and we have some new exciting updates to share with you soon!

]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:58:05 +0000 The Sims 3 Diagnostics Tool
Download Tool]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 14:56:51 +0000 Soundtrack Updated

- Soundtrack]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2010 23:01:29 +0000 Site Updates
Traits:
- Nocturnal
- Shy
- Star Quality

Favourite Food:
- Hotwings
- Nachos
- Olive Platter
- Onion Rings
- Shrimp Cocktail

Favourite Music:
- Hip Hop

Profile Backgrounds:
- Bridgeport
- Barnacle Bay

The soundtrack page will be updated with content from The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff and The Sims 3 Late Night soon.

Side note: The RSS Feed has been fixed after a long time of being coded poorly that lead to having patchy results on the feed.]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2010 20:53:11 +0000 'Lazy Game Reviews' Late Night

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"Now your Sims can experience the fun-to-drive Fiesta and still have enough points to buy that new sofa or a sweet hairdo. Download the 2011 Fiesta Hatchback, 2011 Fiesta Sedan and Fiesta Urban Streetscape, all for FREE!* The Urban Streetscape package gives your Sims all the tools they need to handle the city, including Fiesta Urban Style graffiti, Never Get Lost Again street sign, Maid o’ Meter parking space with meter, Hot Stuff Crossing! sign, and Street Struttin’ Street Light sign. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to impress the neighbors. Get your Sims-exclusive Fiesta offer today!"
You can download this Here
For some strange reason, users are reporting this download is only available in the US store, i am unable to view this download myself (UK)
]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:55:47 +0000 The Sims Town Hall 2010 - Questions

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EDIT: The tool will now automatically detect the latest update for the Create-A-World tool too.]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:13:20 +0000 8 New Late Night Screenshots

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Click 'Read More!' above to see the other new screenshots.]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:56:59 +0000 The Sims Town Hall 2010 - Console Part 1
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The Sims Town Hall Website]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:13:48 +0000 Small Update

Please note that The Sims 3 Late Night is not available until Friday in the UK, therefore I am unable to add the new traits and favourites etc. until then.

EDIT: I have now also added the option to the 'My Account' page to set the header background transparent for your profile, allowing more of your chosen background to be seen when scrolled up at the top.

EDIT2: I have now enabled rating on The Sims 3 Console and The Sims 3 Late Night's pages. I have also added the ability to add these games to the games collection on your profile. This can be done on the 'My Account' page. You must be logged in to use these features.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:39:21 +0000 New Screenshot
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The game is available tomorrow in the USA, Friday in the UK and Thursday for the rest of Europe.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:34:11 +0000 New Screenshots
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The game is available tomorrow in the USA, Friday in the UK and Thursday for the rest of Europe on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS. The game will also be available on Nintendo's upcoming handheld console, the Nintendo 3DS next year.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:32:26 +0000 New Screenshots
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]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:30:43 +0000 Match Em' I've created the first Missing Studios flash game for this version of the site. I've named it 'Match Em'. The aim of the game is to match two cards with the same image until you have cleared the board. You can earn thousands of points if you make it to high levels! I have got leaderboards setup and I will be integrating the scores into profiles etc. in the near future. Click the image below to play the game!

NOTE: You must be logged in to play flash games on this site.]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:03:35 +0000 New Screenshots
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The game is available on PC on the 26th October in the USA, 29th October in the UK and the 28th October for the rest of Europe.]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:26:47 +0000 Minor Updates - On-the-fly previews of the images related to traits and favourites etc. on the 'My Account' page after logging in have been added.
- On-the-fly previews of changes made during the editing process of signatures.]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:22:56 +0000 Signature Generator Updates
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I'll also be adding even more to it when Late Night is released in the UK. To create a signature, you first need to register for an account. After logging in you will find links on your profile, the forum and on the tools page.]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:38:00 +0000 The Sims 3 on Console Achievements The Sims 3 for Console page when we find out what each one is worth, but for now we have the Xbox 360 gamerscores.

Name (GamerScore - Trophy Type) - Description

Baby Steps (5 - ?) - Create a Household
Graduated (5 - ?) - Complete the in-game tutorial
How You Doin'? (10 - ?) - Learn the Charisma skill
Wishful Thinker (10 - ?) - Complete 10 wishes
What Goes Around (10 - ?) - Use a Karma Power
BFF! (10 - ?) - Make a best friend
Sim About Town (10 - ?) - Attend a town event
It's a Date (20 - ?) – Go on a date
You Never Forget Your First (30 - ?) - Have a first kiss
WooHoo! (40 - ?) - Make WooHoo
Climbing the Ladder (20 - ?) - Reach level 5 in a career
That New Car Smell (5 - ?) - Buy a car
Not Twice, But 10 Times (20 - ?) - Complete 10 opportunities
This is so Meta (5 - ?) - Experience the Meta
I Double Dare Ya (5 - ?) - Explore the catacombs after dark
Sim-Author (10 - ?) - Write a book
Epic Party (20 - ?) - Throw an awesome party
Partners in Crime (10 - ?) - Become a partner of the Paragon Personal Private Charity Warehouse
Stylizer (15 - ?) - Design and save 20 styles using Create-A-Style
The Big Proposal (50 - ?) - Get engaged
Movin' On Up (40 - ?) – Move into a new home
Expertise (25 - ?) - Reach level 10 in a Skill
Once a Parent, Always a Parent (40 - ?) - Welcome a child into the family
Working Friends (30 - ?) - Become best friends with your boss and all of your co-workers
Be Excellent To Each-Other (15 - ?) - Reach the maximum potential Karma
Dream Big (50 - ?) - Complete a Lifetime Wish
Home is Where the Simoleans Are (10 - ?) - Raise your household's value to §35, 000 or more
Not Dead Yet (10 - ?) - Resurrect a Sim
Power Overwhelming (25 - ?) - Unlock every Good Karma Power by purchasing them with Challenge Points
Mad Skillz (15 - ?) - Complete any 2 skill journal milestones
Leet Skillz (25 - ?) - Complete any 10 Skill journal milestones
Genie (30 - ?) – Gain 150,000 Lifetime Happiness points on one sim
But It's Inflammable! (10 - ?) - Extinguish a Sim on fire
The Reviler (30 - ?) - Become a public menace
Epic Fail (15 - ?) - Use the Epic Fail Karma Power on 13 unsuspecting sims not in your family
Matchmaker (30 - ?) - Start 5 romantic relationships
Fit for a King (15 - ?) - Prepare a perfect meal
Owned! (15 - ?) - Buy out a commercial property in town
Pyromaniac (20 - ?) - Get an insurance cheque for over §15,000 after using the Firestorm Karma Power
Botanical Perfection (15 - ?) - Grow a perfect plant
Trophy Fish (15 - ?) - Catch a perfect fish
Happiness... It Stacks (15 - ?) - Get 5 positive moodlets at the same time on one Sim
Master Architect (20 - ?) - Build a home of at least §350,000 property value on a large lot
Child Prodigy (20 - ?) - Complete a Lifetime Wish before becoming a Young Adult
True Wealth (25 - ?) - Gain 250,000 Lifetime Happiness on one Sim
Challenging (20 - ?) - Complete 50 challenges
Very Challenging (25 - ?) - Complete 100 challenges
Uberchallenging (30 - ?) - Complete 150 challenges
Wish-Master (25 - ?) - Complete 100 wishes
Miracle Worker (30 - ?) - Complete 1,000 wishes

These all seem relatively easy to achieve, so hopefully no one will get stuck trying to get them all.]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:32:00 +0000 New Poll Again i have been incredibly busy with personal affairs of study, i would like to personally thank everyone for continuing to visit the site. Again if there's anyone interest of helping us contribute to the news of the site, it would be much appreciated, i believe there's a sticky post above

Anyway!

Here's a new poll you can get voting on

This time we want to know, How many of you have already or going to purchase 'The Sims 3 Late Night' and How? To vote please login and see to the right of this page.

Our Last Poll Asked: What do you hope for in the next expansion pack?
Universities (14.7%)
Pets (25.3%)
Seasons (36%)
Magic (24%)

Looks like the majority want Seasons, lets hope EA take community views into account when producing the next expansion. Only time will tell.

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:39:27 +0000 The Sims 3 6 New Screenshots for The Sims 3 On Console

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Windows Phone 7
It is confirmed (By an unofficial source) that the iPhone version of The Sims 3 will be making it's way to Microsoft's upcoming mobile platform - Windows Phone 7 via Xbox Live. Windows Phone 7 is available on the 21st of October in Europe and the 8th of November in the United States.
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- More About Windows Phone 7]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:29:56 +0000 The Sims 3 Console - Nintendo Trailers [Flash Object]

Nintendo Wii
[Flash Object]]]> Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:50:02 +0000 New Features - E-Mail Notifications (Options that will allow you to choose what e-mails you are sent).
- Forum polls (Ability to add polls to your forum threads).
- Removal of double post notification on forum (Although please note that double posting is generally frowned upon).
- Addition of The Sims Bustin' Out to the soundtrack player.

Still to come:
- Addition of The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff to the soundtrack page.
- More visual 'My Account' page (Allowing users to preview the icons for traits and possibly the trait descriptions etc.).

If you are a fansite owner, please use the Contact Us page and send us your fansite button so that we can assemble a fansites directory as soon as possible.]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 18:02:55 +0000 New Features Coming Tomorrow - Friend System (Befriend other MS users with invites, eventually listing on profiles).
- E-Mail Notifications (Options that will allow you to choose what e-mails you are sent).
- Forum polls (Ability to add polls to your forum threads).
- Removal of double post notification on forum (Although please note that double posting is generally frowned upon).
- Addition of The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff and The Sims Bustin' Out to the soundtrack player.
- Possibly more visual 'My Account' page (Allowing users to preview the icons for traits and possibly the trait descriptions etc.).
(We'll get back to updating the news regularly as soon as possible and flash games are on our list of things to do where MS users can compete against each other for highscores. Please comment on this news post if you have any ideas for games.).

Please note that this may mean that the site will be in maintenance mode for a while tomorrow. If you have any more suggestions, please add a comment to this news post. Thanks.]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 00:23:48 +0000 Site Updated for MySims Sky Heroes game page.

(As a side note, if you have ideas for a flash game that involves scoring points that relates to The Sims, please comment on this news post).]]> Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:20:16 +0000 The Sims 3 Deluxe Prima Guide Prima has recently announced details for a prima guide based upon 'The Sims 3 Deluxe Edition' which basically combines 'The Sims 3 Ambitions' as well some bonus content. It will be releases with the game next week.

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]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:23:34 +0000 Escape to Barnacle Bay Here

[YouTube Video]]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:18:40 +0000 The Sims 3 Store Refer A Friend Here and you will obtain a link, this link you give to any of your friends if they click it and then purchase Sim Points you will get one of two gifts. Its probably best to post the link on somewhere like facebook

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:30:18 +0000 Barnacle Bay now available The island will cost 1650 Sim Points and includes in addition 18 exclusive items. Many new screen-shots have also been posted.

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"An island nestled in the Simuyan Sea, Barnacle Bay is a vibrant vacation getaway with stunning beaches, campgrounds, parks, and a curiously modern downtown. First settled by pirates, fisherman, and artists – the world’s inhabitants now enjoy relaxing at Smuggler’s Beach and letting loose at The Wanderer’s Watering Hole. Will Your trip be a vacation or a staycation?

Meet new Sims, discover the world’s secrets, and unwind at Barnacle Beach
Enjoy 18 all-new exclusive objects and clothing only available in Barnacle Bay
In Barnacle Bay – Having lunch on a Pirate Ship is only part of the to-do list:
Grab a bite to eat at Hogan’s Deep Sea Diner before fishing at Ophelia’s Fishing Hole
Explore the mystery hidden in Pirate’s Hideaway or meet new Sims at The Wanderer’s Watering Hole
Discover the mysterious Barnacle Bay lore by exploring the abandoned piers of Founder’s Beach and the relics found within the Goldbeard Galleon Gallery"

You can purchase Barnacle Bay Here]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:24:36 +0000 GameSpot - The Sims 3 Console Exchange & Online GameSpot has recently posted an article discussing the exchange and online features included with 'The Sims 3 for Console' that will be functional for both the PS3 & Xbox 360.

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The console version of The Sims 3 will have its own versions of The Exchange–the PC game’s community site, where players can upload, share, and rate their own custom content. Each console version of the game will have its own separate version of The Exchange, and each console version will be powered entirely by user-generated content created with the console games’ editing tools–which include all kinds of furniture, cars, buildings, and even a full lot that contains an actual, fully built and furnished house. The Exchange page will have a running news ticker to follow updates from you and your friends, and you’ll have your own page (called, surprisingly enough, “MyPage”) where you’ll be able to upload your own wicked-awesome leopard-print toilet. All your custom content lives in your game’s “My Documents” folder, and you can upload any new stuff you create more or less instantly to the game’s server.

You can also sync your profile to Facebook and Twitter to have either or both social media services broadcast updates whenever you make or upload new stuff (the broadcasting defaults to “off” so you don’t end up automatically flooding your friends’ and followers’ pages with a zillion updates with annoying frequency…but who even does that, right?). And naturally, there will be a layer of moderation tools to catch any offensive custom creations, and you can report any and all objectionable content. You can also rate any and all custom content you find and perform searches using filters that will return only the highest-rated stuff, or stuff that was tagged a certain way, or stuff that was created only by your friends, though if you prefer, you can also choose to “follow” talented content creators who aren’t actually your friends yet (if you find someone who’s really good that you haven’t yet met)–similar to a YouTube subscription, this system will automatically update you when SofaKing_Great27′s next round of amazing art deco furniture is ready to download.

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Pre-order The Sims™ 3 Late Night Expansion Pack today and receive a code to unlock special items. You’ll get two additional locations—a dance warehouse and a local dive bar—plus two new hairstyles to get your Sims ready for a night on the town.

Online Customers: A code and instructions on how to claim your special items will be emailed when the game ships.

In-Store Pickup / Store Customers: A rave card with your code and instructions on how to claim your special items will be available at time of game pick-up.

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]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:22:03 +0000 Jigsaw - Still Running!!
WHAT ARE YOU ALL WAITING FOR? The contest is still going strong! I'm sure most of have a free afternoon, or even a few days off from school or work, DO NOT be afraid to enter!! For more Questions, follow the link below!

Are you game?
Click For Information!
]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:35:01 +0000 EA Uk - The Sims 3 Console Pre-Order Benefits as Jonny recently made aware applications for news reporters are now open and you can freely contact us if you would like to contribute to the site, just pop us an email at mail@missingstudios.com or click the contact us link found at the bottom of the page. Game pages will be updated shortly with many new screenshots, ill certainly try my best to keep you updated with the latest news over the next few weeks.

The Sims 3 Console Pre-order benefits
EA uk has recently released a press release regarding 'The Sims 3 for Console' which is due for release of the next couple months. The press release announces numerous benefits from those players pre-ordering the game before release.

"Visit the Official Web Site for The Sims 3 For Console and Pre-Order to Unlock special bonus items!

Get ready to play with life on 29th October, 2010. Reserve your copy of The SimsTM 3 game for the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system or Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system today and give your Sims one of these special, unlockable items when you pre-order* the game from the listed retailers."

Click Read More to view the full press release.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:14:21 +0000 The Sims 3 Console Official Website
- Check it Out!]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:24:38 +0000 News Writers 'contact us' page to apply.

Thanks to everyone for visiting the site so far and allowing the new version to grow.

(E-Mails will be read when we receive a few more)]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:42:52 +0000 Site updated for Fast Lane game page. The soundtrack will be added to the 'Cool Stuff' page in a few days.

EDIT: The Sims 3 Diagnostics now detects The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff.

13th Sep - Minor Update - Changed the layout of the 'My Account' page to avoid confusion between the multiple submit buttons throughout the page.]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:24:45 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night Prima Guide Amazon.com has recently listed the Prima guide for 'The Sims 3 Late Night' at only $10, so pre-order whilst the price remains. As well as this the cover for the guide has also appeared on the amazon site

]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:03:56 +0000 New Poll This time we want to know: Which of the following expansion packs would you most like to see brought to The Sims 3?

- The Sims 2 Open For Business
- The Sims 2 Pets
- The Sims 2 Seasons
- The Sims 2 FreeTime
- The Sims 2 University

To vote make sure you are logged in and see to the right of every page

Our previous poll asked: Following Recent GamesCom Coverage, Are you considering purchasing The Sims Medieval?

- Yes! I can't wait (26%)
- Probably Not (20.3%)
- Im not sure (17.9%)
- Why not, Looks cool! (17.1%)
- No, Waste of Time & Money! (10.6%)
- Of course! (8.1%)]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:15:49 +0000 The Sims 3 Fast Lane The Sims 3 Fast Lane' Stuck pack for The Sims 3 is now available to purchase and has been released. Many screenshots and videos have started to appear across the net, heres a short video posted on youtube of a player unboxing the game. Enjoy

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The Sims 3 Fast-Lane Stuff can be purchased from Game for the price of £7.99 for the DVD & 9.99 for the download.

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:06:19 +0000 Patches for 1.15/2.10/3.6/4.3
"New Features
- Sims that drive extensively can now develop a relationship with their vehicles. Vehicles can be named once a friendship is formed.
- The Vehicle Enthusiast Trait is now available. Sims with this trait can name their vehicles immediately and develop relationships with them more quickly.

Base Game Updates
-Fixed an issue where ghosts could become stuck in vehicles under certain conditions. Ghosts will now properly exit vehicles after arriving at their destination.
-Nameable items can only be named when they belong to the active household.

World Adventures Updates
- Career titles for Sims visiting Egypt, France and China will now display in the Relationship Panel tooltips.

The Sims 3 Create a World
- Create a World users need to install a new version of The Sims 3 Create a World Tool. Users can find the Create a World page from the “Games” drop down in the site header."
You can use our Diagnostic Tool to backup your files and update your games if you want as an alternate method to the Sims 3 Launcher. You can download the tool: here (This tool is available to guests too and is still in a trial phase, please report any problems on the forums).

We will be updating the tool to include Fast Lane Stuff when it has been released in the UK, along with adding the new trait to the Signature Generator and profiles.]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:39:26 +0000 EA announces soundtrackscs read more to read the full press release detailing tracks.

"Flo Rida, My Chemical Romance, Travie McCoy, 3oh!3, and More Partner with EA on the Uber Popular Life Simulator Series The Sims

More Than Three Dozen Global Artists Re-record Their Current Hits or Upcoming Singles in ‘Simlish’ for The Sims 3 for Consoles and The Sims 3 Late Night

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sul sul zeedab nas! The Sims fans will turn up the volume on their HD and PC hardware this fall and rock out while playing The Sims™ 3 game on their PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, and Wii™ or when firing up The Sims™ 3 Late Night Expansion Pack* for the PC or MAC. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today the robust music line-up for The Sims 3 for console platforms and The Sims 3 Late Night PC/MAC that includes music from a variety of genres such as hip-hop, alternative, pop, rock, electronic, and more. Artists from around the world including Travie McCoy, 3oh!3, Flo Rida featuring Jovi, Kelly Rowland, Kelis, and more recorded current or upcoming hit singles from their latest albums in an entirely new language, ‘Simlish,’ which is the official language of The Sims franchise."
]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:59:25 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night Artwork

]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:54:00 +0000 The Sims 3 Fast-Lane Screenshots
Five new screenshots for upcoming stuff pack 'The Sims 3 Fast Lane' have been released, click the images below to enlarge. The game is now only 6 days away from UK release!

]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 10:40:21 +0000 IGN - The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay The Sims 3' on PC & Mac, which will become later available for purchase on The Sims 3 Store. IGN has now reported on this addition and has had the chance to find out more information about this download. They have uncovered the download will cost 1650 Sim Points and will be available on the 23rd of September.
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IGN: What are the new playable character(s) in this expansion?
EA: There are over 50 new world Sims living in Barnacle Bay, most of which are brand new characters, but you might recognize some familiar faces. There are quite a range of characters from Dude LaMer, a directionless surfer bum that can't get a second date with a girl, to Rose Rome, an elderly gypsy that has been seen rummaging through trash. You might even come across a few pirates while exploring the island.
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You can read the full IGN article Here]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:31:34 +0000 TheSims3 'Barnacle Bay' Download The Sims 3 On PC & Mac' which is due to be offered on TheSims3 store in fall. Not only will this neighbourhood feature new buildings it will also feature clothes, sims & objects! The Price is yet unconfirmed by EA however IGN report this download will be available for 1650 Sim Points.
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Land Ho! Discover a whole new world ripe for inhabiting with The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay!
Immersive Gameplay Experience Filled with New Content Offerings Available This Autumn for PC/MAC

Ahoy Matey! The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay, a downloadable, all-new themed world to explore, will be available this fall exclusively at The Sims 3 Store using SimPoints. Featuring all-new content like objects, Create-a-Sim assets, Sims characters, houses, and more, The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay could be your Sims’ new home or a fun holiday spot this autumn.

Lower the Jolly Roger, set anchor, and discover the lore and riches of Barnacle Bay. Over the horizon nestled in the Simuyan Sea, Barnacle Bay boasts vibrant beaches, campgrounds, and a new downtown emulating urban life. Venture to locations like the abandoned piers of Founder’s Beach, the ancient relics of Goldbeard Galleon Gallery, mysterious Pirate’s Hideaway. Take a load off at Hogan’s Deep Sea Diner or The Wanderer’s Watering Hole. Meet new townie Sims and maybe even run into a ghost or two while uncovering the town’s hidden secrets. Find new lots that are ready for moving in or just exploring. Enrich your Sims and their lives in all-new ways with nearly two dozen exclusive items only available in The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay.

For more information on The Sims 3 Barnacle Bay, please visit www.thesims3.com

Arrgh, Matey!
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Click the images to enlarge.]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:18:53 +0000 The Sims 3 Console Renders The Sims 3 On Console' have become available, click the images below to enlarge.

]]> Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:05:15 +0000 The Sims 3 Confessions SimsConfessions@ea.com. The Sims Team will pick their favourites and they will be added onto their playlist.

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]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:45:56 +0000 GamesCom - The Sims 3 Late Night Preview The Sims 3 Late Night' has become available from this years GamesCom event. This time by Sims 3 Nieuws.
"Kyta1702 conclusion:
The game is really nice and every aspect of it is well thought, everything is so much better and so much more than The Sims 2: Nightlife. The island where you can find the city is small but still big and a real city. I am looking forward to the release of this expansion pack.

Xelles conclusion:
The new neighborhood of The Sims 3: Late Night looks just amazing. It almost looks like a real city, with its high buildings where you can buy a penthouse or where you can find a club. The clubs and pubs have their own opening hours and the fun an realistic thing about this is that your Sim may be kicked out when the pub or club closes. I think The Sims 3: Late Night could do without the vampires, but I think it will be a nice new element. Late Night is in my opinion the best expansion pack of The Sims 3, well up until now anyway.

Hiki’s conclusion:
Most of the time I play with one family, generation after generation. I am sure a lot of members of the family Kwana would love it to be a party animal and go to one of the many clubs. Fortunately for the elderly generation, they won’t be bothered by the noises of the city and stay at their beloved small and quiet town, but the younger generation can rent a penthouse so they are close to all the parties and they can go to them whenever they want. Maybe I will turn the Kwana’s into vampires for a couple of generations? My Sims will become really happy ones I’ve bought this expansion pack."
You can read the full preview in English Here]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:40:41 +0000 The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff Trailer

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]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:55:28 +0000 The Sims 3 Fast-Lane Screenshots & Info The Sims 3 Fast-Lane' has been added on TheSims3.com you can view it Here, as well as this another two screenshots for the upcoming stuff pack have become available, click the images below to enlarge.

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:47:47 +0000 The Sims 3 Fast Lane Game icon SimPrograms has recently found the Game icon for the upcoming stuff pack 'The Sims 3 Fast Lane' sure looks snazzy

""]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:38:28 +0000 Share Your Creations! A couple of users have started sharing their creations, some of which have also been awarded featured positions! Anyone is welcome to upload any creations either them being Sims 3 or Sims 2

Here are just a couple of downloads that have already been uploaded. Click the images below to view the downloads.

Share your creations with us today! We can't wait to see what you have to share! You can upload your own creations Here, Remember you need to have a Missing Studios account first.
]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:21:43 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night US Box Art & Logo The Sims 3 Late Night' Box Art and Logo have been released, click the images below to see full sized versions.

('The Sims 3 Late Night' US Box Art)

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:17:08 +0000 The Sims 3 Deluxe Box Art

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:09:26 +0000 The Sims 3 Deluxe [Embedded Image]

"Let the freedom of The Sims™ 3 and the opportunities of The Sims 3 Ambitions inspire you! The Sims 3 Deluxe includes both The Sims 3 and the popular expansion pack The Sims 3 Ambitions in one!

Start off creating Sims with unique personalities, customizing everything from their appearances to their personalities to their homes, and then share them online. Make their dreams come true—or don’t! Then widen their horizons with killer new career tracks. Will your Sim be the town hero or the neighborhood nuisance? Whatever direction they take, their future is in your hands!

FEATURES
The Sims 3

Create any Sim you can imagine and give them unique personality traits. Will your Sims be Evil, Romantic, Paranoid, Kleptomaniacs, or something totally different?
Control your Sims’ destinies and decide whether to make their wishes come true. Rock Stars, World Leaders, Expert Thieves—it’s is up to you.
Customize everything! Build the ultimate dream house for your Sims, then explore infinite customization possibilities for their clothing, furnishings, even their car.
Go online to make movies, show off your creations, download exclusive content and more.
The Sims 3 Ambitions

Control your Sim’s actions and interactions while they’re on the job.
Choose from new career opportunities—will your Sim work for good or evil, pursue creative endeavors, rise to success as a mogul, or shirk responsibility as a slacker?"
]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:19:31 +0000 T-Mobile Giveaway [Embedded Image]

The only downside is you can only download 1 item per day, so to download the complete set you need to visit once a day, you can checkout the download page Here]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:06:19 +0000 The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff Screenshots The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff' have become available click the images below to enlarge.

]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:05:29 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night Box Art & New Renders The Sims 3 Late Night' Expansion are to be used universally. Amazon US has now included the Engish Version of the box art on its store. At the moment in time the box art is only low res, however its likely a full res image will be released over the next couple of days/weeks.

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The official Sims 3 Twitter has also recently revealed some more renders from the game, they sure look rather stunning!

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:22:45 +0000 The Sims Medieval Screens The Sims Medieval' have become available, this time on the official website, not this years GamesCom event. Click the images below to enlarge.

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:02:43 +0000 GamesCom 2010 - Fans Play Sims 3 Console The Sims 3 On Console' for the first time and managed to take a photo as well as a short video.

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]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:53:19 +0000 New Poll This week we want to know: Following Recent GamesCom Coverage, Are you considering purchasing 'The Sims Medieval'?

Myself i must say this game does look and sound pretty cool, but im not sure exactly how its going to go together yet as my image of medieval games is very much battle which obviously isnt the case with The Sims. So i cant wait to hear more

Previous Poll
We asked your first impressions of our new site, the results are as followed:

First thought about the new site
Amazing! (54.7%)
Great (24.5%)
Could be better (1.9%)
Poor (0%)
v8 was better (18.9%)

Total Votes: 53

We appreciate your views and we thank you for your continued support with the site. We cant wait to share with you some new content over the next few weeks and we cant' wait to see some of yours on our downloads and machinima pages.

If you have any suggestions to the site or comments feel free to contact us or visit our forums

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:05:33 +0000 GamesCom - The Sims 3 Console Screenshots JeuxVideo has posted 5 new screenshots for The Sims 3 on Console. Click the images below to enlarge.

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:38:55 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night Spanish Box Art The Sims 3 Late Night' has been posted on the official Spanish facebook page. Click the image below to see a larger version. Its likely the UK and the US box arts may follow a similar theme.

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:25:52 +0000 The Sims 3 Console Facts 4Players recently posted a factsheet regarding The Sims 3 for Console, the factsheet was originally in German and was kindly translated by Infinite Sims.

"For a good ten years, the Sims on the PC are active. Well five years later, they introduced The Sims on console. And after The Sims 3 strike last year on PC and with “The Sims Medieval” has a fresh concept.

Successful model

Whopping ten years originally conceived by design legend Will Wright virtual personalities already in business. Millions sold, is the collection of expansions and console versions as well as a shelf filler blockbuster beyond compare and, according to EA, above all, enormously popular among female gamers. Rather, success is expected in a winking look at the real life, social interactions and consequences are. Driven by an unpredictable AI it is unlike any other game available on the market, and even after hours of intense Simming one experiences is always something new!"

You can read the full factsheet by clicking read more, found with the options above.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:36:40 +0000 GamesCom 2010 - The Sims 3 Console Hands On The Sims 3 for console', in which they talk about many of the features they discover and how the game compares to the PC game.

"he Sims have made it to consoles before but not without reducing features that just wouldn't fit and sacrificing some of what makes the PC version so special. With the success of The Sims 3, it's not surprising that the Sims Studio is bringing the game over to next-generation consoles so that a wider audience can experience the joy of starting a sim family from scratch. We had an opportunity to see The Sims 3 for the Xbox 360 at the EA studio showcase in Redwood Shores, but this time, we played the PlayStation 3 version to get an idea of how the controls would feel. It's definitely not going to be as easy or as intuitive as a mouse, but everything of importance is mapped to one of the many buttons on a controller. So as long as you have those down, it should be relatively painless to navigate."

You can read the full article Here]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:33:24 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night Renders The Sims 3 Late Night' have become available, click each of the images below to view the renders in full size

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:29:24 +0000 The Sims Medieval at GamesCom
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EA or Facebook is yet to comment why the profile is inaccessible the account has either been deleted or suspended. Upon some research Infinite Sims believes the account may have been suspended in regards of breaching facebooks terms and conditions. At the moment in time this is however pure speculation as there's no actual physical evidence or statement by neither electronic arts or facebook.

Infinite Sims believes the breach was made, when advertising a recent competition directly using facebooks tagging abilities. Shown below is an extract that was previously posted on the pofile and was previously reported as a competition on Infinite Sims.

"Just invite a friend to Like our Fan Page and have them Attend this Event. Once they’ve been listed as Attendees, have them TAG YOU IN A WALL POST ON THE EVENT PAGE. Make sure you are Attending the Event as well."

As you can see this is clearly asking users to tag anonymous friends who may or may not be willing or wanting to be tagged. Found below is an extract from Facebook's terms and conditions, this clearly states competitions held on facebook must have prior written consent, however if they are located away from facebook written consent isn't required.

"3. Safety

1. You will not offer any contest, giveaway, or sweepstakes (“promotion”) on Facebook without our prior written consent. If we consent, you take full responsibility for the promotion, and will follow our Promotions Guidelines and all applicable laws. [ Extract from Facebook Terms ]

You do not need our prior written approval if you are publicizing a promotion that is administered completely off of Facebook. However, we may remove any materials relating to the promotion or disable your Page or account if we determine that you violate these Promotions Guidelines, the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities or any other of our policies. If you publicize a promotion in any way on Facebook, in addition to the other terms and conditions contained in these Promotion Guidelines, without limiting your other obligations you agree to the following: [ Extract from Facebook Promotion Terms ]

4.2 In the rules of the promotion, or otherwise, you will not condition entry to the promotion upon taking any action on Facebook, for example, updating a status, posting on a profile or Page, or uploading a photo. You may, however, condition entry to the promotion upon becoming a fan of a Page. [ Extract from Facebook Promotion Terms ]"

At the moment in time this must be regarded purely as speculation as there's no written proof this is the actual case and reason for the page being unavailable. Lets hope the page will become available again soon

its likely a press release or an apology may also be made available, disclosing the actual reason.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:16:40 +0000 Prima Guide - The Sims 3 Late Night
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- Discover the location of every collectable.
- Learn the tricks to becoming a local celebrity, member of a music band, mixologist, director, and much more.
- Learn how to gain access to the most elite clubs and bars.
- Learn how to connect with the vampire community or become one yourself.
- Complete list of all objects and socials.
- This digital eGuide download features easy-to-use clickable navigation on every page
- Fully searchable so you can find exactly what you want, when you want
- View on-screen or print out pages

Get your Sims an all-access pass to the hottest spots in town. Whether they mingle with celebrities or enjoy a casual night with friends, your Sims’ social lives are getting a boost! But keep in mind that some scenes are more exclusive than others, so make sure your Sims have the right connections to get past the bouncers at the hottest clubs. Wherever your Sims go, they’ll discover new things to become—adored celebrities, all-night partiers, rowdy bandmates, or sexy vampires."

Product Guides: [ e-Guide | Essentials Guide ]]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:43:52 +0000 GamesCom 2010 - EA Lineup
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COLOGNE, Germany, Aug 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced plans for gamescom 2010 in Cologne. EA will showcase a powerful slate of titles representing a selection of leading franchises across the company’s Games, Sports and Play Labels. Media and consumers are invited for hands on experience with a whole host of innovative game play that highlights the company’s focus on delivering fewer, better games and building direct to consumer digital offerings."

You can read the full press release by clicking Read More above.
]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:48:56 +0000 IGN - Gamescom 2010 'The Sims 3 Late Night'

"The plus side is you're on your way to high class living - with enough celebrity status you can access a housing development across a bridge where giant houses sit in low lying hills. It also helps if your sim's wish happens to be to act in or direct a film, which can be done on at the city's movie set. Being famous also nets you free drinks and access to exclusive bars and clubs where other celebrity types hang out."

You can read the full IGN article Here
]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:36:16 +0000 JIGSAW - A Design Competition

Puzzles. Puzzles. and more... Puzzles. Sometimes, the pieces fit... sometimes, they don't. You are given what you need at the start and the answer is already given to you. But, what you make of the journey it self is only a test a patience and perseverance. Logic, Creativity and and a good eye are, really, the only way to complete the challenge. Are you game?

If you're ready... Click here!

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:25:38 +0000 The Sims 3 Late Night Available for Pre-Order

Play.com has now made The Sims 3 Late Night available to Pre-Order in the UK for the retail price of £17.99 alongside FREE delivery for UK residents. The Sims 3 Late Night is expected to be released on the 29th Of October alongside many new console games! The game will bring back a vibe of The Sims 2 nightlife into the Sims 3, with many new exciting features alongside the ability to be yes a vampire!

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You can visit the product page and pre-order your copy here: Here

You can also join in our discussion about The Sims 3 Late Night Here But you will need a Missing Studios account to comment! Register for a Missing Studios account Here

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:03:20 +0000 Missing Studios - Version 9
The first thing you may want to do is register for an account at the top of the page. You will be able to put together a profile by detailing your traits, favourites and of course - Yourself! We encourage you to create a forum post introducing yourself after registering - Letting us know that you have arrived. We'd also like to know what you like and dislike about the site.

Here's a quick rundown detailing what has changed:
- New moderators: We'd like to welcome Dizzydoil, Matrix54 and Vesper to the team along with returning forum moderator KireiHana, and thank them joining in our closed beta.
- Upload Machinima and Custom Content: Machinima and custom content can be uploaded to the site now and after a moderation process, you'll see your content on Missing Studios in no time where people are able to then watch and download whilst give you feedback via comments and ratings.
- Forum: The forum has had a total revamp and is more integrated within the site than ever.
- Cool Stuff: There's a large selection of soundtracks that you can listen to on this page. You can also download desktop wallpaper packs created by Vesper and Dizzydoil.
- Tools: All videos uploaded to Missing Studios must be in the Flash FLV format, therefore we've provided you with custom built tools to allow you to convert your videos into this format. The Sims 3 Diagnostics is another tool that you can use to keep your games up to date, make backups of your user data and gather information that is useful for sharing online and getting help with technical issues.
- Signature Generator: Only available after registering. You will find the links to generate signatures on your profile and on the forums. The new signature generator allows for more customizable signatures. Old signatures from v8 will be deleted in November. Check out mine for example:
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- Stuff still to come: PS3 themes, more desktop wallpapers, interactive and competitive flash games, game guides.

We really hope you enjoy your stay at the new Missing Studios and we'll get ourselves started on giving you the latest sims news tomorrow. We would appreciate it if you could leave us some comments about the new version and any suggestions that you can think of.
- Jonny and Matt

Please note: This version is still in the beta stage, so if you notice anything not working quite right, please inform us using the Contact Us page linked at the bottom of this page.]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:53:58 +0000