This install assumes you have the Legacy Collection or the Voicemxil version, but it will also work for any version of the game so long as you ensure you're in the BASE GAME FILE. NOT THE EXPANSIONS. BASE! The new...Read More
Category: The Sims 2
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
How to Install Multiple Sims2Pack Files at Once
One thing that's always been the absolute bane of my existence is installing Sims2pack files. The Multi-Sims2Pack Installer Created by Tashiketh solves this problem entirely by installing multiple packs at once. To use it, all you have to do is...Read More
Sims 2 Cheat Codes
PC & MAC Entering codes on PC and Mac are different since instead of using the cheat gnome you put in a combination of keys to display the cheat console. You enter the codes in the console to active their...Read More
Playing The Sims Life Stories
A long time ago in a decade far away (okay, last decade), The Sims franchise came out with The Sims Life Stories. While the game had a story-mode which was kind of cool, what I loved at the time was...Read More
Dirk and Lilith After College Bliss
Correction: in a very stupid-on-new-antidepressants move, I accidentally referred to Lilith as Angela in the original post. I am just as bad as Mary Sue and Daniel. ???? I never really expected Dirk and Lilith to make it this long....Read More
Sims 2 Defaults I Use
A very long list of defaults. Barely sorted, my apologies. I'm too tired for that. Maybe someday... I'm also considering doing a few of my own defaults for furniture and stuff, but that's not going to happen just yet, so...Read More