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The moment you've all been waiting for - the winners of the first Simmys! Check out the best stories on the Exchange. No need to surf, we've got them all right here!

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You asked for it, you got it - an update to the game! It fixes bugs, improves gameplay, whitens teeth and freshens your breath! Well, okay, the patch doesn't do EVERYthing, but it's still pretty good. Come and get it! (For a faster download, go to the Start menu, under Program Files, under Maxis, under The Sims, and choose Check for patches.)

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Reporter Sacha Segan of ABCNEWS.com states "Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are becoming addicted to making another person pee regularly, eat healthily and get to work on time. No, this isn’t marriage. It’s the nation’s hottest video game, The Sims ..."

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Forget the Oscars, the Simmys are here! We've looked at over 4000 of your stories, and found the best in each category. This SimDay, treat yourself to a visit with the Simmy Nominees!

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We've got a bunch of great new skins for you! Your Sims will be turning some heads in the neighborhood with these eye-catching new looks.

Physical Skins:
Give your Sims a total body makeover with some very special new skins for your game. You have to see these to believe them! Just download the file to your desktop, then double-click the icon to install them.

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The entries are in! A distinguished panel of Maxis judges, including Will Wright, are evaluating your stories. We'll announce the nominees in each category this SimDay. It's going to be tough to judge this one -- we received a lot of great stories. Thanks to all who entered!

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ZDNet recently interviewed Will Wright as part of their "big thinkers" series. Some great insights into The Sims, SimCity 3000, and the mind behind them!

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This SimDay, put a few Party Balloons out and get ready for the ultimate Spring Break party! Sims can't resist a party, and Party Balloons out front tell the whole neighborhood where the fun is.

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Reporter Amer Ajami of GameSpot.com states "The life simulator from Electronic Arts went on sale one month ago and has since remained the top-selling game..."

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Avault.com said "... The Sims is the most amusing rendering of digital life gamers have ever seen."

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