Leslie's Sim Art Gallery
simgallery.freeservers.com
Categories include people, places, animals, food, television shows, vehicles, and medieval.
UnderGroundOnline - Review
ugo.com
Review, by Michael Mullis: "...while PC Sim fans will probably want to stay with the PC version of The Sims, console owners have to take a good look at this game." [Score: B+]
Gaming Nexus
gamingnexus.com
Review of Xbox version by Charlie Sinhaseni, with screen shots. Score: 8.3 out of 10.
Xtremegamer2000
geocities.com
Information and ideas on the use of spells.
GameSpy.com - E3 Coverage -- Sims Online
archive.gamespy.com
Report on The Sims Online including what can be done with it. Includes pictures - two showing speech bubbles and two that look at the interface.
Mojo's Sims Stuff
geocities.com
Several galleries of Art Studio paintings, and some other objects including a fire sculpture.
Sim Life
angelfire.com
Furniture and build sets, decorative items, and walls and floors.
Xbox Solution
xboxsolution.com
Xbox review with screen shots. Score: 4.5 out of 5.
DigitalBackSpin - Review (Game Boy Advance)
digitalbackspin.com
Review, by Jennifer Scott: "If you like The Sims, then you're bound to like The Sims Busting Out as well. In fact, if you're a Sims fan, boost all the scores by 10-15 points and have at it." [Score: 68 out of 100]
Rapunzel's TSO Blog
rapunzel.org
A weblog of the sim life of Rapunzel.
GameSpy.com - Review (Xbox)
xbox.gamespy.com
Review, by Avi Fryman: "Live subscribers may be disappointed to learn that while the PS2 version offers online multiplay, this version does not. To balance this out, as an added bonus for Xbox owners in possession of real-world plasma TVs, this game features 720p HDTV compatible resolution." [Score: 4.0 out of 5]
Andrew's SimPage
andrewsimpage.tripod.com
Offers pictures, new textures for drinks from the Pepsi machine, lighting, surfaces, and dollhouse models.
The Sims City Guides
simscityguides.com
Maps and guides to different cities.
TSO Explosion
angelfire.com
Includes screenshots and game information.
Petition for 'The Sims Online'
petitiononline.com
A petition to sell 'The Sims Online' outside the US.
VRZone1
vrzone1.com
Offers a variety of heads, skins, objects, clothing, genetics, houses, walls and floors for both the Sims and Sims2 games.
Paintings of Drew
angelfire.com
Features two large paintings of Sim Drew Carey in his bathing costume, an idol to be worshiped, and a child-sized Drew skin.
JC Interiors
jcinteriors.tripod.com
Tables and chairs recovered with funky fabrics, and some paintings.
WorthPlaying.com
worthplaying.com
[8/10] "In the long run, this was a very worthy add-on, and would be a worthwhile investment to any fan of the series." Includes screen shots.
Slacker's Sim Shack
slackerssimshack.50megs.com
Recolored furniture, appliances, plumbing, and electronics.
SimsFiles.com
simsfiles.com
Files and news.
GameSpot - Review (PlayStation 2)
gamespot.com
Review, by Andrew Park: "...the GameCube version of the game supports Game Boy Advance connectivity, though this feature doesn't seem like much of a big deal." [Score: 8.3 out of 10]
SimPose-ium
pygott.demon.co.uk
Offers a program for previewing and posing skins on meshes. Includes instructions and FAQs.
About.com - The Sims Online
compsimgames.about.com
Reviewed by Courtney Marchelletta. Score: 3.5 out of 5.
PC Gameworld
pcgameworld.com
[85%] By Kevin Blanchard. "...a great expansion to an already varied and resilient game franchise..." Includes screen shots.
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by John Breeden, score: 4½ out of 5 as well as Most Innovative Game of the Year.
Mintha's Sim Garden
moonsims.asi.org
Original object sets, including a lilac bathroom, Asian living room, and ladybug outdoors setting. Also some matching walls and floors, and original start-up screens.
Made For Sims
madeforsims.planetthesims.gamespy.com
Furniture and decor including rugs, lighting, and plush toys.
Farbie Hoo's Briefcase
briefcase.yahoo.com
Elevator, teleporter, and baby monitor with behaviors not found in the original game.
The Gamers Temple - The Sims Makin' Magic
gamerstemple.com
An Interview with Jonathan Knight. "The Sims Makin' Magic includes some of the wackiest character skins we've done, including witches, ogres, sprites, wizards, and a suite of renaissance clothes. But you have to cast magic to get to some of the best characters."
Neighborhood 99 Members
webring.com
For sites owned by members of the N99 forum community.
Jendea Simitecture
jendea.net
Original and recolored objects for building, landscaping, and furnishing, including porch sets and stylized architecture such as Greek Revival. Now offers former donation files for free.
Populous Downloads
strategyplanet.com
This website is entirely devoted to downloads for Populous, catering for versions 1, 2, 3 and the unofficial version 4.
Ines' Sim Bakery
chasque.net
Offers downloads of food related objects.
The Ultimate Sim WebRing
webring.com
Provides site rankings by page views and information on how to join.
Persimmon Grove
homepage.mac.com
A large selection of original landscaping objects, many rural themed sets including a fish hatchery, and information on creating content on a Mac.
GameSpot - Review (Game Boy Advance)
gamespot.com
Review, by Andrew Park: "While Bustin' Out for the GBA is clearly a different game than The Sims, it certainly has enough variety to appeal to anyone who enjoys this sort of open-ended game." [Score: 8.1 out of 10]
LiSim Creations
home.comcast.net
Objects and room sets.
GameSpot - Review (Xbox)
gamespot.com
Review, by Andrew Park: "The Xbox version is clearly the best-looking one, since it doesn't suffer from jaggies, and while it has the same character and environment textures as the other versions, the textures are brighter and cleaner on the Xbox--it even supports 720p high-resolution displays." [Score: 8.3 out of 10]
First Impression: The Sims Online
gamespot.com
Preview from Gamespot on game. Reveals more on gameplay and also comments on graphics and differences from The Sims.
GameSpy.com - Preview
gba.gamespy.com
Preview, by Christian Nutt: "It's an all-around upgrade to the series, and those of you who enjoyed the original will find it to have everything you liked and more of it. On the other hand, the changes EA is making are not sweeping enough to please critics of the original."
Digital Back Spin
digitalbackspin.com
Xbox review by Jeff Paramchuk, with screen shots. Score: 75 out of 100.
Crash's Skins Shop
angelfire.com
Resources, tools, and tutorials for skin and mesh-makers. Also includes a range of original skins and meshes.
Rob's Sims Paintings
geocities.com
Framed and easel art in a variety of themes, including cartoons, movies, sport, games, and music.
Manhattan Escape
geocities.com
Offers roommate profiles.
The World is Owned by EA
gamegirladvance.com
"These are problems that crop up when people begin to behave in a world as if it were free; when it fact it is paid for and therefore owned by a corporation. It's simulated freedom." News and reader comments. [Game Girl Advance]
GameSpy.com - Review (GameCube)
cube.gamespy.com
Review, by Avi Fryman: "Although the graphics are sharper on the Xbox version and the PS2 version boasts online multiplay, the GCN-to-GBA connectivity feature gives this one a notable edge." [Score: 4.0 out of 5]
EliSims
elandnews.com
A utility supporting play with multiple neighborhoods, without expansion packs. Also includes tools to review and manage downloads. Available in English and French.
GameSpy.com - Review (PlayStation 2)
ps2.gamespy.com
Review, by Avi Fryman: "...overall this game remains thoroughly addictive and is worth picking up if you're interested in a fun diversion with a reasonable shelf life." [Score: 4.0 out of 5]
FiringSquad - The Sims Online
firingsquad.com
Review by Tom Chick. Includes screenshots and user reviews. Score: [59/100]
SimGedöhns
simgedoehns2.de
Original modern furniture and build objects for The Sims 1 and 2, many available in sets. Most downloads are free, some require a small donation.
Goth Sims Webring
ringsurf.com
Links websites with gothic or dark themed downloads.
Simsations
geocities.com
Flower arrangements, recolored bedroom sets, toys, decorative items, and kitchen accessories.
WallSims
wallsims.net
Includes free downloads of various objects and wallpapers.
Sims Forever
webring.com
Large ring of sites, managed by Simgallery and hosted by WebRing.
Mr. Simoleans
mrsimoleans.com
Site that sells simoleans for various towns.
WorthPlaying
worthplaying.com
Review of GameCube version, with screen shots. Score: 6.5 out of 10.
WorthPlaying
worthplaying.com
Review of PlayStation 2 version, with screen shots. Score: 8.5 out of 10.
N-Gage
n-gage.com
Provides screenshots and player tips.
GameSpy.com
pc.gamespy.com
Reviewed by Carla Harker, [4/5]. "Easily the best expansion pack Maxis has yet created for The Sims."
The Hoods
simlane.net
A program to swap the neighborhood background screen and all the graphics that come with it.
The Sims Bustin' Out
eagames.com
Official site. Provides features, screenshots, media, characters, locations, objects, articles and a community.
The Sims Basement
hostultra.com
Offers hacked objects.
Sim Accessories
megspace.com
Offers antique, classic, Victorian, and unusual objects.
The Sims Online
thesimsonline.ea.com
Official site. Includes news, game information and screen shots.
Gaming Nexus
gamingnexus.com
Review of PlayStation 2 version by Charlie Sinhaseni, with screen shots. Score: 8.4 out of 10.
GameSpy.com - The Sims Makin' Magic
pc.gamespy.com
Reviewed by Peter Suciu. "There's a sideshow assistant to help you with your tricks, plus snake charmers, mummies, vampires, and enough other characters to make this seem like a 1930's horror movie reunion!"
Digital Back Spin
digitalbackspin.com
Review of GameCube version by Jeremy Peeples. Includes screen shots. Score: 96 out of 100.
WorthPlaying
worthplaying.com
Game Boy Advance review, with screen shots.
Fire Marshall Bill's Sims Site
geocities.com
Objects include flags flying at full- and half-mast.
The Dark Side of Digital Utopia
news.bbc.co.uk
"How would people act if they were freed from real life laws and social constraints? A new, interactive computer game offers just such a scenario - with some disturbing results." [BBC News]
IGN.com - The Sims Superstar
pc.ign.com
Previewed by Steve Butts, "For a long time, Simmers have been asking for a way to follow their Sims to work. The developers admit that it's been a desire of theirs as well."
Carrot Stuff
carrot-stuff.com
Re-colored and original items for both The Sims and Sims 2.
IMG News: Details, Concerns on Sims Online
imgmagazine.com
Article that comments on the Wall Street Journal article, 'Will life on the Web spoil the sims?'.
GameSpy.com - The Sims: Superstar
archive.gamespy.com
Reviewed by Carla Harker, "Over a hundred and fifty new objects, new interactions and actions, and a tongue-in-cheek look into the world of entertainment make The Sims: Superstar the best expansion yet."
Sim Programs
simprograms.com
Offers downloads and links to many programs plus patches for download creation and management. Also provides some tutorials and original objects.
Anti-Censorship Sims Patch
gamerevolution.com
This download removes the blurry censorship squares. Blurred squares are replaced with Barbie-doll-style nudity.
Burning Hope
home.online.no
Candle-themed lamps and wall art in memory of the tragic attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001.
The Sims Grapvine
geocities.com
Some framed pictures of scenery and animals. Also has a couple of houses for download.
GameSpy.com
gba.gamespy.com
Game Boy Advance review by Raymond Padilla. Includes screen shots. Score: 4 out of 5.
GameFAQs (Xbox)
gamefaqs.com
Gives information, guides, FAQs, hints, reviews and a message board.
A Real-Life Debate on Free Expression in a Cyberspace City
nytimes.com
"The recent decision by the game's owner, Electronic Arts, to terminate Mr. Ludlow's account--forever erasing his simulated Sims persona--has set off a debate over free expression and ethical behavior in online worlds that is reverberating in the real one." By Amy Harmon. [New York Times] [Registration required.]
Champagne Weddings
geocities.com
Offers information, pictures, and pricing.
GameSpot - Review (GameCube)
gamespot.com
Review, by Andrew Park: "All things considered, The Sims Bustin' Out makes good, solid improvements over its predecessor and stands on its own as a great version of The Sims for consoles." [Score: 8.3 out of 10]
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by Jevon Jenkins, score: 4½ out of 5.
Boycott to charging for Sims Online
petitiononline.com
Petition to make Maxis not charge a monthly fee for The Sims Online. Includes viewing feature for looking at the names/nicknames and comments of the people who have signed it.
3D Avenue
3davenue.com
[80] By Nathan Davison. "As with most addon packs, The Sims Superstar is a worthy purchase for the fans who already have the original, but it doesn't warrant a new gamer going out and buying the original just so they can play it." Includes screen shots.
GameFAQs (PlayStation 2)
gamefaqs.com
Includes information, FAQs, guides, hints, reviews and a message board.
BaDaBing Mob Hangout
home.swbell.net
Includes information, roommate profiles, pictures and FAQ.
GameFAQs (Game Boy Advance)
gamefaqs.com
Includes information, FAQs, guides, reviews and a message board.
The Super Sims
supersimshack.com
A program for editing characters and neighborhoods. [Doesn't work with Hot Date or Vacation expansions]
PS2Now.com
ps2now.com
Contains cheats and hints.
The Hip Sims Club
angelfire.com
A set of Simpsons posters.
The Alphaville Herald
alphavilleherald.com
Muckraking virtual newspaper investigating the darker side of virtual life in Alphaville.
Ratqueen Inc.
ratqueeninc.tripod.com
Offers custom furniture and houses.
Home Cheapo
geocities.com
Recolored Maxis objects and original paintings.
IGN: The Sim's Bustin' Out for Gameboy
gameboy.ign.com
Review of the game, with FAQ's, cheats, news, and previews.
Calvin's Creek Historic District
gwarbco.com
Includes information, news, events, neighborhood plans, history, tips and tricks, and links.
Cheats Codes Guides PS2
cheatscodesguides.com
Contains cheats and hints.
GameFAQs (GameCube)
gamefaqs.com
Includes information, reviews, hints, FAQs, guides and a message board.
Skuzzie Square
geocities.com
Offers news, roommate information, blueprints, tips and links.
BellaOnline: The Sims Online Walkthrough
bellaonline.com
Full walkthrough for the game, including how to make money and how to meet sim needs.
Shakey Jake's Site
website.lineone.net
Partial list of single player walkthroughs aimed at giving the fastest times, plus maps and orbit-views, all from one of the oldest online players in the game.
Gaming Excellence
gamingexcellence.com
[7.6/10] By Shawn Snider. "Superstar is definitely one of the better additions to the series, broadening the overall scope of the gameplay something not really present in any of the other expansions." Include screen shots.
The 7th Dead Simlane SiteRing
pub48.bravenet.com
Small collection of linked sites managed by Chris Mcgill.
The Sims Online Stratics
sims.stratics.com
Features news and information.
Cherry Valley Bistro
touringnet.tripod.com
Includes prices, opening times, and pictures.
Scott's Addictions
tiktok.com
Review of Populous 2
Raking Muck in "The Sims Online"
salon.com
"What happens when a virtual newspaper covering virtual events runs afoul of a real corporation?" By Farhad Manjoo. [Salon]
Sims ... to Go
webring.com
A substantial collection of links hosted by WebRing and managed by Simstogo.
Pose Resource
simsdungeon.tripod.com
Collections of poses created in Sim-Pose, available for skinners to use when displaying their creations.
FreePop
freepop.sourceforge.net
An open source project which is reimplementing the classic game as represented in Populous 1 and 2. The site features downloads, project news and an invitation for programmers to assist.
Planet Sims
mxdberry.proboards20.com
Forum with strategy, cheats, and technical help.
Xtrme Sims
geocities.com
Offers objects, tutorials, links, and skins.
Q&A: Banned Sims Blogger Bites Back
gamespot.com
"Tossed onto his virtual bum by EA for exposing The Sims Online's seamier side, Peter Ludlow talks about real censorship and virtual vice." By Curt Feldman. [Gamespot]
Simaholics
simaholics.com
Includes roommate profiles, friends, pictures and history.
Game Revolution : The Sims Online Screenshots
gamerevolution.com
4 screenshots and a short Electronic Arts factsheet on the game which includes game overview and features.
Blueprint
blueprint.thesimsresource.com
Includes downloads, fansite listing, competitions, and game reviews. Skins, wallpapers, and modifications available for download.
The Alphaville Times
theavtimes.blogspot.com
A Newsblog with news and events from Alphaville.
The Gothic Quarter in Alphaville
visi.com
A place for Vampires and Goths in the city of Alphaville. Offers lot information, news, roster, forums, polls and events.
Alpha Inn
geocities.com
Offers news, roomates, layout information and links.