Feature Friday: SimsTabloid

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the tenth Feature Friday, where each week I showcase one of my favourite simmers.

This week it's another blogger! SimsTabloid, who is also a part of and the brains behind the Simmers Connect Blogging Network is this week's featured simmer. His site brings a range of news, opinions and interviews with various members of the community. Recently he has also recruited additional bloggers to write for his site.

In the lead up to The Sims 4 release, this is a site you need to check out, as he is committed to creating a fact file to keep the community up to date on all the news.

Here's how the interview with SimsTabloid went!

Blog Questions 

1. How long have you had your blog?  

I started my blog on the 20th June so I've had it for a few months now!

2. Out of all your blog posts, which is your favourite? 

I couldn't choose a favourite individual post! I do like my Sims 4 opinion posts that I did in August before Gamescom! But I loved doing my Simmers Summer Week where I talked to some of the biggest simmers and simmers on the rise as well as doing a few giveaways during the week too!

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your blog?  

Hmmm, I would just have to say all of the community! They're so fun to interact with that I thought maybe starting a blog will be another way to interact with the simming world, it's also really fun to run too!

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

By far Open For Business! I loved every aspect of it and it was such a thought through expansion that offered lots of new gameplay! And plus I just love making money in different ways for my sims and the business's aspect really appealed to me. 

2. What's your favourite SP?  

I don't own many stuff packs from either The Sims 2 or 3 mainly because I am quite content with items from expansions and I don't need CAS items as much, plus I have recently found the beauty of the store (even though its quite pricey)! I did love H&M Stuff for The Sims 2, I hope we get another fashion collaboration for The Sims 4, maybe a Topman/Topshop one would be cool.

3. What's your favourite world? 

Sunset Valley! While Pleasant View and Strangetown were good they didn't match up to Sunset Valley! Sunset Valley has it all and is in general a nice place to build and tell stories, it's full with everything you need but at the same time it is an empty canvas which can be adapted to add features from expansions easily! Bridgeport would come second just because I love a good city!

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

YEAH! I have been waiting for an updated base game for ages now! I felt like Sims 3 lost some of the intelligence and charm that Sims 2 had! Hopefully sims are more intelligent and gameplay lasts longer in The Sims 4!

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

Hmmm, I would say a good 6 years, it's not long compared to other simmers though! I got introduced into the Sims when I was ten by my cousin who played the Sims 2! 

You can connect with SimsTabloid through the following links:

Follow SimsTabloid on Twitter

Visit SimTabloid's Site

Thanks for reading this week's Feature Friday! This week's is the last one schedule for the moment, and it's up to you whether it returns! If you want to see Feature Friday continue, then send me a tweet, leave a comment or drop me an email letting me know! I'm leaving it's continuation up to the community. So if you'd like to see more Feature Fridays, vote to save it. I truly am grateful for anyone's feedback on this.

Feature Friday: Tazreen Tasnim

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the ninth Feature Friday! This week marks the end of the three Feature Fridays selected with the assistance of Weealbet and TheSimsBoi. It was great to get their input and to be able to work with them!

This week's featured simmer is Tazreen Tasnim! Her blog specialises in The Sims 3 Store Reviews. As I'm someone who doesn't really purchase from the store, it's great to have such a detailed reviewer on hand who I can learn about the store sets from, or find people information when they ask me. If you're looking for store set reviews, with detailed information including lots of screenshots, then you need to check out Tazreen's blog!

Her blog is fairly new, but has come such a long way in a short time, with lots of helpful reviews posted already! I truly appreciate simmers who are willing to take the time to give their honest opinion to benefit other simmers. This blog is turning into a great resource for any simmers looking to make an store purchases.

Tazreen participated in the weekly interview for Feature Friday. Here's how she answered!

Blog Questions 

1. How long have you had your blog?  

I have had my blog since July 31st, 2013.

2. Out of all your blog posts, which is your favourite? 

Hmm, that's a pretty hard question! I think out of all my blogs,Contemporary Comfort Living + Bedroom Review is my favorite! It took me a lot of time to finish that blog but I had fun doing it,and many people enjoyed reading it too.

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your blog?  

I have seen a lot of people doing Store reviews but I think Weealbet inspired me to start my blog! I like watching his reviews on YouTube,they are done perfectly.

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

Of course a lot of people know my favorite EP! It is The Sims 3 Late Night.I love every single feature that comes with it.I love nightlife-type EPs!

2. What's your favourite SP?  

My favorite SP is Outdoor Living and Katy Perry Sweet Treats! Haha,don't hate me for it. I love the dresses that come with KPST and the buy mode objects are nice too! It doesn't look that bad to me.

3. What's your favourite world? 

Awesome question! My favorite world is Bridgeport, without any doubt! I love skyscrapers,it's city that always shines! Everything is so amazing in Bridgeport,the clubs,bars,lounges and everything! It will always be my favorite world.

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

Yes,I am! It looks so good.I really can't wait for 2014 to come!

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

I have been a Simmer since 2000. Thank you, Simming Away for interviewing me and I want to thank you all for your support! <3 

You can connect with Tazreen through the following links:

Visit Tazreen's Blog

Follow Tazreen on Twitter

Thank you for reading this week's Feature Friday! I must also extend a massive thank you to Weealbet and TheSimsBoi for their assistance over the past two weeks!

Feature Friday: KatelynGames

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the eighth Feature Friday, where each week I showcase one of my favourite simmers. This is the second of the three weeks that Weealbet and TheSimsBoi assisted with. They nominated a group of simmers and I've made selections from there.

This week's featured simmer is KatelynGames! I wish I had of spoken to her earlier than what I did, as she is incredibly kind and very supportive of not only myself, but many other simmers within the community. She is a very talented builder, which is what her channel is devoted to. Her building skills are amazing. Katelyn is destined for great things with her channel.

She is also currently running auditions for her new project, TS Design Star. I'm really intrigued by this new project and I can't wait to see it.

Here's how the interview went with Katelyn!

YouTube Questions 

1. How long have you had your channel?  

I’ve had my channel since July 5^th, 2013. I’ve followed simmers on my personal account for years though.

2. Out of all your videos, which is your favourite? 

Hmm, I would say my favorite video would have to be 290 Mountain Lane, I made it for a good friend of mine, and I love the house myself! I also have a video coming out soon that may be my new favorite!

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your channel?  

Hmm, I guess I would have to say Chrill did! I love his houses, and his dedication to building. He’s the one who really inspired me to start making my own videos.

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

My favorite expansion would have to be Seasons, I think that it’s the pack that brings the most realism to the game!

2. What's your favourite SP?   

I don’t own any stuff packs, but I’m really thinking on buying the movie stuff pack. It would really help me with a video idea I have.

3. What's your favourite world? 

My favorite world would have to be Sunset Valley! I just love how it looks. I also love Monte Vista, even though I don’t have it!

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

I think I’ll watch a few LP’s before I buy it.  I may get it just to see if the houses look more realistic!

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

I’ve been a simmer for four years now!

You can connect with Katelyn through the following links!

Follow Katelyn on Twitter

Subscribe on YouTube

Learn More About TS Design Star

Follow TS Design Star on Twitter

Thank you for reading this week's Feature Friday!

Feature Friday: Freezer Bunny

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the seventh Feature Friday, where each week I showcase one of my favourite simmers. This week however, there is a twist! Firstly, this week I'm featuring a blogger for the first time, and this is also the first of the three weeks that Weealbet and TheSimsBoi assisted with. They nominated a group of simmers and I've made selections from there.

From pooling together our suggestions, this week's featured simmer is Freezer Bunny! Hannah is one very talented builder, who has a highly established studio on The Sims 3 site, as well as a great blog dedicated to her amazing creations.

I first found Hannah in this community through twitter, and I have since been blown away by what she has been able to create. With The Sims 4 on its way, I can't wait to see how she uses the new game for more creations.

Hannah participated in the weekly interview, this time with slightly modified questions to suit bloggers, instead of just YouTubers. Check out her answers below!

Blog Questions 

1. How long have you had your blog?  

I have had my blog since the 10th of July so it's just over a month old.

2. Out of all your blog posts, which is your favourite? 

My favourite would have to be either my blog post on Mermaid Cove or Tropical Retreat, which were the first two I wrote.

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your blog?  

Nothing really inspired me to start a blog, I just wanted to tell people about the details and design of my lots which was difficult to do on twitter. It also provided the opportunity for me to add multiple pictures of the lots which proved to be a huge bonus!

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

In The Sims it would have to be Unleashed. With The Sims 2 it was Bon Voyage and Pets. In the Sims 3 it is between Island Paradise, University Life and Pets. I can't choose between them as they are all so good.

2. What's your favourite SP?  

In The Sims 2 it was Teen Style Stuff and Ikea Stuff due to the amazing items that came with the packs. In The Sims 3 it would have to be Diesel Stuff. I almost always end up using the clothing or items that come with that SP. 

3. What's your favourite world? 

My favourite world would have to be Sunlit Tides from The Sims 3 Store. Its gorgeous and has plenty of empty lots to build on.

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

I'm almost certain that I'll get it, I've got every Sims game made to date so I don't think that the Sims 4 will be an exception.

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

I have been a simmer for about 11 years. My dad introduced me to the game back then and I have been a Simmer since.

You can check out Hannah's amazing work through the following links:

Follow Freezer Bunny on Twitter

Check Out Her Blog

Check Out Her Studio

Thank you for reading this week's Feature Friday!

Feature Friday: SparklySimmer

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the sixth Feature Friday, where each week I showcase my favourite simmers.

SparklySimmer is this week's featured YouTuber! She is an up & coming simmer who currently posts Let's Plays, Create A Sim videos and more on her channel. It has been a pleasure chatting to her so far since launching this site and she has a great presence in this community. Her channel is only a few months old, but the strong basis she has set on her channel so far suggests that she's only going to get even better and continue to do great things, so her channel is one to watch!

As per the tradition of Feature Friday, SparklySimmer completed the weekly interview:

YouTube Questions 

1. How long have you had your channel?  

Since May 20th 2013

2. Out of all your videos, which is your favourite? 

My 4th of July inspired CAS.

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your channel?  

The Quxxn & Lifesimmer :)

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

Island Paradise

2. What's your favourite SP?  

Diesel

3. What's your favourite world? 

Lucky Palms, although I don't own it haha

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

Most definitely YES!! Hands down!!

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

Well I'd always play The Sims and The Sims 2 on my PS2 so for many years now :) I don't know exactly though.

If you're yet to say hello to SparklySimmer or check out her channel, you can through the following links!

Subscribe to SparklySimmer on YouTube

Follow SparklySimmer on Twitter

Thanks for reading this week's Feature Friday! 

Note: For the next 3 Feature Fridays (the last 3 Fridays in August), I have made some changes to how a simmer is selected! For the next 3 weeks, the selections for Feature Friday have been made with the assistance of Weealbet and TheSimsBoi, who have each nominated a group of people that I have chosen from. Thanks to them for getting involved and I can't wait for you all to see who has been selected!

Feature Friday: JulyKapo

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the fifth Feature Friday, where each week I showcase one of my favourite simmers.

This week's featured simmer is JulyKapo! He's a blogger, YouTuber and an incredibly talented builder, with a studio on The Sims 3 site consisting of 123 creations so far. Additionally, he is a fellow member of the Simmers Connect Blogging Network.

He is also an incredibly supportive and wonderful person, who is a great friend to so many in this community. I am so grateful for his presence in this community and I adore his work. Julian's support and friendship is something that I feel honoured to have, and he has played a significant role in giving me a reason to remain a part of this community.

Coming soon from Julian is his Clarity Machinima project, which you can see the first promo of here. You should definitely stay tuned for this and many more of his contributions to the community. It's clear from the quality of his work that he puts 110% into everything he does, and that's why I read his blog and am subscribed to him so I don't miss any of his videos. I am certain that content from Julian in the future will remain at this high standard and will definitely be worth checking out.

Here's how this week's interview went with Julian:

YouTube Questions 

1. How long have you had your channel?  

For around a year and a half.

2. Out of all your videos, which is your favourite? 

My house Cosy Charm and a machinima called Clarity which I haven't released yet.

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your channel?  

I created my channel just to like videos and subscribe to simmers so that I didn't miss any new videos. In the end, I made my first video for a building competition Chrillsims3 was having.

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

My favourites would have to be Makin' Magic from The Sims and Island Paradise from The Sims 3.

2. What's your favourite SP?  

This one's easy! Outdoor Living from The Sims 3. 

3. What's your favourite world? 

It would have to be Monte Vista. I want to live in that place, please!

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

Yes, I am. I'm really looking forward to more options for video makers you know?

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

I've been a simmer since the release of Makin' Magic for The Sims, so since then! :)

If you haven't had the pleasure of connecting with Julian yet, you can do so through the following links:

Subscribe to JulyKAPO123 here.

Follow JulyKapo_ here.

Visit his blog Today's Sims here.

Check out his The Sims 3 Studio here.

Thank you for reading this week's Feature Friday!

Feature Friday: MajikSim

Hey Simmers! Welcome to the fourth Feature Friday, where each week I showcase one of my favourite YouTubers.

This week's featured YouTuber is MajikSim. Through his channel, Majik creates LPs, Current Household videos, Store Reviews, CAS, Mod Reviews, Live Broadcast Recaps and more. I started supporting Majik because I really enjoy his videos and he is really committed to producing the best videos he can for his subscribers. He is genuinely thankful for each person who subscribes to him and I know he has worked hard to get his channel to where it is today.

Majik is also launching a new project called TS3 Cribs, which is a series for showing off amazing houses, apartments, dorms and houseboats. It will be premiering on August 9th at 12:00PM (EST). I'm really looking forward to this!

Here are Majik's responses to the weekly Feature Friday questions:

YouTube Questions 

1. How long have you had your channel?  

Technically, I've had it since Feb 25. BUT I didn't start uploading videos until May 8, 2013. 

2. Out of all your videos, which is your favourite? 

Oh my. My favourite video of MY OWN? I have two, my Fifth Avenue Review & my Dragon Valley Live Broadcast Recap. Those were the two videos I got so many views on. It was exciting. I felt like I was getting my name out there.

3. What (or who) inspired you to a start your channel?  

Who: Quxxn, PiinkSim, & Lifesimmer. They're amazing & although quite popular, they're still very humble. What: I saw these people having so much fun playing a game I loved so much. I knew I could do what they do, I just didn't know if my personality was right, because I'm shy, socially awkward, & can be very quiet. As I learned though, I can just be myself in my videos, if people don't like my videos, it's upsetting, but there are more people who will like me & my videos. I took what I learned from other simmers & started uploading! Also, I wanted to be more in the simming community & this was just the thing I needed to get me out there. Might I add, I'm having a blast! 

The Sims Questions 

1. What's your favourite EP?  

I have four from The Sims 3! Pets, Seasons, University Life, & Island Paradise. I don't know if I can narrow it down. I love them so much. They opened up the game & put it at a whole different level for me. If it wasn't for these four games, I probably wouldn't be playing The Sims anymore. I'd be waiting for something amazing to release. Don't get me wrong, I love The Sims 3. It was just getting BLAH to me.

The Sims 2: Pets, University, & Open For Business. Just like with The Sims 3, these games changed TS2 around & it became very fun for me again. 

The Sims 1: All of them, because that's where the obsession began! :D 

Disclaimer: I have always been a sims fan. I just get bored with things easily. I'll be obsessed with console gameplay for 6 months, then the sims, then console, etc, haha. Just had to add that. I don't stop being a sims fan, then start again.

2. What's your favourite SP?  

Diesel, by far! It's perfect to me. I love the male CAS items.

3. What's your favourite world? 

From EP's: I'd have to say Sunset Valley, Bridgeport, Appaloosa Plains, Isla Paradiso & although it isn't a world you can live in forever, the University Life world is amazing also. 

The Sims 3 Store Worlds: Sunlit Tides, Aurora Skies, & Dragon Valley. 

Sorry, I can't just pick ONE. It's too difficult. Each world adds something amazing & different to The Sims. The store world adds something the worlds from EP's just weren't giving me. But they're all amazing & very beautiful.

4. Are you thinking about buying the Sims 4? 

I am very conflicted :/ I love The Sims franchise & I want to support EA & Maxis, but I just don't think they're going to WOW us like they did with The Sims 3. I know I'll buy it, well most likely, but still thinking about it.

5. How long have you played The Sims? 

I have been simming since 2000, I was 8 years old. My sisters introduced The Sims to me when I went to my dads for a summer. Ever since then, I've been deeply obsessed & in love with The Sims.

Additionally to the interview, Majik wanted to add some closing words for his supporters:

I just want to thank everyone who has subscribed to me or that may subscribe to me overtime. I am very grateful & appreciative for the support. No one has no idea how much it means to me that people actually enjoy my videos. I started this for something to do while I'm off from college, but it easily turned into something I'm very serious about & that is very important to me. At the end of the day, I'm just a person who loves simming & entertaining. Being in the sim community has changed my life, it's made me less socially awkward & more interactive with people. I try to be friendly & informational for any newer Let's Player, viewer, & subscriber. No matter what, I will always stay humble. & a bit of advice, don't let anyone knock you down. We all get better with time, nothing happens overnight. I believe all simmers should support each other. I support every single person who supports me. I hope everyone who watches my videos, enjoy them. My subscribers & new friends mean a lot to me. So once again, I thank you all. Stay Golden!

You can support Majik and TS3 Cribs through the following links:

Subscribe to MajikSim here.

Follow MajikSim on Twitter.

Follow TS3 Cribs on Twitter.

Don't forget to check out the premiere of TS3 Cribs on August 9th at 12:00PM (EST)!

Thank you for reading this week's Feature Friday!