I've always had a soft spot for Pleasantview's Pleasant family. As a kid playing I was a bit mortified, and intrigued, by Daniel's relationship with the maid. As an adult-woman (now married), however, I am not enjoying this one bit....Read More
Author: LilithPleasant
Establishing a timeline for Pleasantview
Ah, Pleasantview... the place where Bella Goth was missing and Mortimer Goth is an old man. I don't like it. I don't like it at all. Okay, I love the game, but I don't like how the aging process works....Read More
How Well Does the Sims Legacy Collection Perform With and Without Mods?
Despite my nervous energy and reservations, I decided to buy the Legacy Collection of The Sims 1 and 2. I don’t know why I’ve had such a visceral reaction to the re-release—but it seems odd when something you’ve loved so...Read More
What the Latest U.S. Copyright Ruling on Video Games Means for the Future of Older Games Like The Sims 2
In a recent decision, U.S. courts upheld the strict copyright protections around video games under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). For older games like The Sims 2, this ruling has significant implications, potentially limiting both access to these games...Read More
The Licensing Issue: Why Not All Sims 2 Expansions Exist on Mac
The Sims 2, a highly popular life simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts (EA), has captivated millions of players since its release in 2004. The game's success led to the creation of numerous expansions and stuff...Read More
How to Run The Sims 2 on Mac with Wine
Running The Sims 2 on a Mac using Wine can be a bit complex but is achievable with the right steps. Below is a guide to help you get The Sims 2 running on your Mac using Wine: Requirements: Wine:...Read More
Frequently Asked Sims 2 Install and Compatibility Questions
This is meant to be a TLDR simple version of getting The Sims 2 installed and running. For that reason, more in-depth answers will not be included. 1. How do I get the Sims 2 in the 2020s? EA no...Read More
Building Multiple Story Staircases in Palworld
Building multiple-level staircases in Palworld is possible, albeit not the easiest. The mechanics are a bit clunky for building, and you cannot directly connect two staircases together like in similar survival games (think Ark, Rust, etc) UNLESS there are ample...Read More
What Are “Sims”?
For many people, when they hear the word "Sims" they instantly think of the series by EA/Maxis. For me, however, this goes much deeper as I consider the genre as a whole. sim noun informal, sims plural a type of...Read More
How to Get The Sims 2
How to Download/Acquire The Sims 2 You must purchase The Sims 2 from Steam or the EA app as it has been re-released. Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3314070/The_Sims_2_Legacy_Collection/ EA: https://www.ea.com/en/games/the-sims/the-sims-2-25th-anniv-edition Prior versions of this page mentioned "Abandonware" which is no longer the case...Read More