http://thesims2.ea.com/update/

The fix list is long, there’s over 30 items… so if some of these bugs were bugging you - go and grab it

:)

http://thesims3.ea.com/

If you want to discuss the news, there’s a handy dandy forum area devoted it the very topic here (be sure to read the rules!)

Sims 2 Community Sims 3 Discussion Area

Also, they have posted yet another car for download, the Ford Edge

http://thesims2.ea.com/getcoolstuff/ford/index.php

Enjoy!

http://thesims2.ea.com/community/chat_02_21_08.php

And in case you missed the previous news, the 2nd patch for BV is also out.

Has about 30 bug fixes, go take a look. Happy downloading.

http://thesims2.ea.com/update/

Oh, and there’s going to be a FREETIME CHAT on the EA site:

FreeTime Chat! Join us on February 21st at 2:30 P.M. PST for a chat with the FreeTime game team. Bring your best questions!

The patch is here:

http://www.diesims2.de/pages.view_page.asp?id=668

And a translation of the 30 bug fixes is found at the site The Patches Scrolls

Part of the list:

- Children will no longer go on a vacation alone if their parent dies before van arrives.
- Sims no longer get stuck during logrolling when trying to exit while another is entering.
- Vacation guests no longer leave when a party at a vacation home ends.
- Locals now change back into native outfits after exiting water.
- Housekeeper now fills holes and fixes broken objects and servo.
- Sims no longer fall in love while chatting in a tent.
- Sim can now repair stereos.
- Bigfoot can no longer change appearance on the vanity table or be asked to go on Group Outing.
- Make Furry Friend vacation memento is now achieved by making friends with Big Foot.
- Souvenirs only restock when Sim has them in inventory.
- Sim no longer wants to learn a massage if they have already been learned.
- You can now queue up multiple Dig For Treasure interactions.
- Sims can now be added to a group when “Walk To…” interaction is canceled and re-queued.
- Customers reject a massage if the purchase price is set too high.
- Seating can now be removed from the Food Stands.
- Young Adults who staying a vacation home no longer have the option to Get Married or Move In another Sim.
- Sims can no longer assign others to be a masseuse.

And there’s a new comic strip and cuisine magazine for Free Time posted to the EA site - enjoy

http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep7_index.php

You’ll also find more information about Free Time, the next EP (due to release the end of Feb), including a new Comic Strip here

Free Time:
The next expansion pack has officially been announced on the EA site, and includes a fun video, definitely go check it out:

http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep7_index.php

Holiday Goodies:
And for those who are looking to dress up their game for Christmas, you can find things at both ModtheSims2, and at sites around the web

Christmas at MTS2
Christmas Around the Web (Sims2Wiki)

Note, these are a moderated threads. So be sure to answer the questions that are asked, so your voice can be heard!

Go to the GENERAL DISCUSSION area on the BBS and look for the stickied questions

Go to the EA BBS

And EA has released the Teen Style Stuff pack, along with new screenshots - you can get all the info here

As a reminder, if you like shopping at Amazon.com, you can contribute to MTS2 at the same time - just follow the link from our donate page to either the Amazon US or Amazon UK store and then search and shop to your heart’s content.