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BeyondSims Forums Launched!
May 19th
Towards the end of 2012 we launched an experimental forum integrated into our site, and recently retired it. After finding decent forum software, we’re excited to announce that the BeyondSims Forums are live and ready for you to post on!
The new forums have greater functionality and a variety of boards for you to post in and share your content. We’ve even installed features allowing you to make your experience unique, such as the ability to design your profile.
We’re super excited to see what you think of them! Check them out, register and join in with other Simmers!
Click here to visit the forums (or click ‘Forums’ in the navigation).
*Sticky* Ask Us Your Island Paradise Questions!
May 10th
Scroll down for the latest news! 
I am excited to announce that I have been invited out to EA UK later this month for an Island Paradise Community Day, where we will have the opportunity to have a hands on with Island Paradise and a 1 hour Skype interview with producer Graham Nardone and Lisa Smith from The Sims 3 Store.
On the day of the event we will have a demo and hands on with The Sims 3 Island Paradise expansion pack and we’ll be having a 1 hour Skype interview with Producer Graham Nardone and Lisa Smith from The Sims 3 Store.
This is an exciting opportunity as it will allow us to ask your questions! If you have a question for Graham or Lisa, be sure to leave us a comment on this post by the 27th May so we can have them ready for the big day.
The same applies if you want to know something about Island Paradise. Simply leave a comment and we will try to find out everything you want to know when we are playing the game.
We can’t wait for the day which is coming in just a few weeks, and it’ll be nice to see some familiar faces, and of course other simmers that I am yet to meet
April 2012 Compilation On Daily Deal
Apr 19th
For those of you interested, the April 2012 Compilation from The Sims 3 Store is now on the daily deal for 1800 Simpoints (regularly 3650.. 51% off). This collection includes the very chic India Inspirations Living Room, Clothing and Hairstyles, and Bedroom set, and the Fabulous Fiesta set which includes the Frost-Bite Pro Ice Cream Machine and Sizzle Baby Pro Deep Fryer! Though a little (ok, well a bunch) bugged out, the two Premiums are fun if you really want some lazy sims!
This is a cool collection of Build/Buy and CAS for sims looking to play out their favourite Bollywood movie so you may want to snap it up while it’s gone
*EDIT* Farewell The Sims Social and SimCity Social
Apr 15th
*EDIT Scroll down for latest news on EA/Playfish social game shutdown-notice
In a bizarre move, EA/Playfish have announced today that they will be closing down both The Sims Social and SimCity Social. Why? Who knows. Check out the announcement below for SimCity Social and then let us know what you think in the comment section below!
SimCity Social is shutting down on June 14th.
We want to inform everyone in our community that as of June 14th, SimCity Social will be retiring on Facebook.
We know that you may be disappointed by this. Retiring games is never easy, we hope you’ve enjoyed playing SimCity Social as much as we enjoyed making it. Thank you to all of our passionate and dedicated players for supporting SimCity Social. We hope to see you in some of our other titles on Facebook and other platforms.
FAQ
What is happening to SimCity Social on Facebook?
On June 14th SimCity Social will be retiring on Facebook which means the game will no longer be available for play.
Why is SimCity Social being retired?
We had to make the difficult decision to close down SimCity Social so we can reallocate development resources to other titles that we hope you’ll have just as much fun playing. We hope you have gotten many hours of enjoyment out of the games and we thank you for everything you’ve added to the community.
When will SimCity Social be retired and no longer available for play?
As of June 14th, SimCity Social on Facebook will no longer be available to play.
Who will this affect?
Players of SimCity Social.
What can I play now?
EA offers a variety of other fun and free games for you to try. As valued players, we plan on offering you something to show our appreciation. Over the next few days, keep an eye on this post where we’ll announce a special offer to thank you for playing our game.
What if I have an existing balance of Diamonds in SimCity Social on Facebook?
Players are encouraged to spend their remaining balance of Diamonds in SimCity Social before the game is retired on June 14th. As of that date, any remaining Diamonds left in the game will be invalid.
What if I have a Playfish cash card I have not redeemed?
Players are encouraged to redeem and spend their Playfish cash cards before the game is retired on June 14th. After that date, you will need to contact customer service regarding your Playfish cash cards.
Please go to Help.ea.com and select Contact Us to contact Customer Service.
What will happen to the forums for SimCity Social?
The forums will be officially closed and taken offline on June 14th
*EDIT* EA Updated Statement
Today we are informing players of the difficult decision to retire some of our Facebook games: The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society.
After millions of people initially logged in to play these games, the number of players and amount of activity has fallen off. For people who have seen other recent shutdowns of social games, perhaps this is not surprising.
EA will continue to deliver popular titles for Facebook, most notably games from PopCap, including Bejeweled Blitz, Solitaire Blitz and the recently-announced Plants vs. Zombies Adventures.
For players who have enjoyed our games, we will be making a special offer to introduce you to a PopCap game. You’re a valued fan and we want to make sure you get a smooth transition to PopCap. More details about that offer will appear in-game soon.
Players with questions about the shutdowns can find FAQs linked here: The Sims Social, SimCity Social and Pet Society. The titles will go offline on June 14, 2013.
On behalf of the teams who developed these games, thank you for playing.
Thanks Platinum Simmers for the updated EA Statement
SeeMyu is Publishing a Novel!
Apr 8th
SeeMyu, otherwise known as Simul8rReviews, was an author last year when this website was known as SimPrograms. I am incredibly excited to announce to all of you that he will become a teen author later this month as he publishes his first novel, Sleep!
Scheduled to be released on April 20th 2013, the book will follow Jonah Skyi – who has been blind since the age of fourteen – as he discovers a strange connection to his past and makes an irreversible deal with a spirit.
Sleep – Blurb:
Jonah Skyi has been blind since the age of fourteen. While helping his friends complete a film project, he discovers a strange connection to his past. Once he makes a irreversible deal with a spirit, who claims to be a Guardian Angel, to reinstate his vision, an underhand ultimatum is forced upon him unknowingly. He soon finds himself thrown into a game of life, mystery, secrets, and death between rebellious Guardian Angels known as, “The Spectators,” and others that have found themselves in the same predicament. In the meantime, the connections from his past begin to piece themselves together.
Forced into a world of tangled lies, Jonah must decipher between reality and his dreams. But Jonah has something that is unique-something that would be considered an act of insurgence. Little does he know, this is the beginning of something that should have never been tampered with. Secrets are unraveling the past to unveil an ancient secret brotherhood like no other, and he might just hold the key for their eternity.
If you’re a fan of young adult and/or fantasy novels, then this book may grab your interest. So be sure to check it out here on Goodreads where you can learn more.
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Island Paradise
