It's Official! September 17th Is the Release Date!

[hyperactivecow]

*sigh* A little later then i'd hoped, but earlier than i feared! It's too bad it's coming out after summer though... i don't think my mom'd fall for "sick days" 10 days after i start my senior year :(
Any ideas on how to fool the mom???? :rolleyes: heehee... ah well... i guess there'll be time after school :(
It's gonna rock... any new ideas since the Bodyshop's been open on "whats the first thing you're going to do with TS2?"??? Post em here! TTYL!

[FaeLuna]

Where did you get the official relase date from? :)

As for sick days so early in the semester... hmm.... well... you could REALLY catch a cold or something, but then trying to play sims 2 while sneezing your head off and a miserable runny nose doesn't sound like TOO much fun... you won't be able to SEE all the gorgeous graphics with tears in your eyes! :rolleyes:

[bt55106]

I saw this morning up on the official site the release date of September 17th! I had hoped it would be coming in June or July but this is ok I suppose! You would think that it would come out sooner but whatever so long as it's good!:ponder: :speechless: :cry: :disappointed: :coolnessl: :classic: :winks: :)

[FaeLuna]

They should add the release date to the FAQ and I'll feel MUCH safer then, haha! ;)

[KatAnubis]

They should add the release date to the FAQ and I'll feel MUCH safer then, haha! ;)
They haven't updated that poor FAQ in *far* too long!

However, it is official. Maxis has posted the date. (What a relief!)

[FaeLuna]

Maybe they'll update the FAQ after E3 is over, as hopefully they'll be answering more of our questions etc. there. :)

[hyperactivecow]

Yeah, I was hoping for a june/july release too... but i figured it'd probably be out just in time for christmas... so i guess September's a negotiation! ;-)

[chriz101]

hey every1 im new so i really looking foward to chating with ya all about the sims and all dat stuff

gotta go :D :D :D :D

p.s the official realese date for the sims 2 is defintly semptember the 11th .dam it!!!!:mads: :disappointed:

[ManagerJosh]

I heard September 17 :-/

[KatAnubis]

I heard September 17 :-/
It's hard to believe that people are *still* claiming to have "official" dates other than the one that Maxis has said:
Author: http://thesims.ea.com/bbs/images/icon_badge.gifMaxisLucky
Date: May-12-04 02:21 PM PDT Subject: Official word on ship date for The Sims 2
The Sims 2 will ship on September 17, 2004. We can't wait for you to get to play the game and appreciate your patience, support and excitement. The game team is thrilled with what they've seen you create with The Body Shop and it's been very inspiring to them as they work on the game.

Maxis has the best game community out there - thanks for everything!

-MaxisLucky

[evil_kitty]

The shipping date is cool, cause then I can get it for my b-day without waiting too long, only 9 days:coolnessl: or maybe I wont be able to wait that long either...lol

[FaeLuna]

Hey, having it come out around your birthday is cool! :D Congratulations on having great luck!!

[evil_kitty]

Thanks:grin: I'm acctually pretty satisfied with the delay because of that, cause then I wont have to spen money I dont have on it, wich I would surely do:silly:

[DarkLordRasputin]

Im upset about this date cause ill be in college by then and i wont have much time too play it i think! If this is not true post to tell me:silly:


I will be going to college on Aug. 28, 2004 so it sux!!
O well ill get it anyways and play if i have time!!:cool:

[FaeLuna]

Well I still had SOME time to do stuff other than just study all the time while I was in classes, so hopefully you'll get a chance to play some too! Just remember to write all your papers and study for tests FIRST! ;) ...yeah... that's right... um... this coming from the Queen of late night 3am papers the night before they're due.... :p

[DarkLordRasputin]

Thanks for the ray of Hope Fae:happy:

[FaeLuna]

You're welcome! Hang onto it with both hands! ;)

[DarkLordRasputin]

Im gonna get it for my Laptop so i can play it anytime at college.

MAYBE even in class...LOL:D

[FaeLuna]

Uh oh you'd have to be carful WHICH class you try to play sims 2 in! You MIGHT get away with it in an interior design class, for instance... ;) But what would your math professor say?! :o

[Tori457]

I am in love with the Sims and I seriously don't think I can wait until september 17th for the sims 2 to come out... literally!:p I am a little confused:confusion: is it going to be in stores on the 17th or is it shipping on the 17th? I sure hope its going to be in stores!! :bunny: :o :D :cool:

[KatAnubis]

I am in love with the Sims and I seriously don't think I can wait until september 17th for the sims 2 to come out... literally!:p I am a little confused:confusion: is it going to be in stores on the 17th or is it shipping on the 17th? I sure hope its going to be in stores!! :bunny: :o :D :cool:
The Shipping Date is September 17. After that, Maxis has no control. It's up to shipping times/schedules, warehouse distribution schedules and store (and store's corporate) policies as to when you get it.

From what someone on the Sims 2 BBS said, it often takes only 8-24 hours for the shipping to get it to the place. However, other factors may slow it.

What Maxis said is that it should be in stores within about 4 days of shipping.

[wize_guy123]

From EB Games... they have the shipping date as September 15th... and there recieval date as September 17th... Just thought you'd like to know... and the players guide is also coming out in EB Games... 2 days before the game comes out :disappointed:

[KatAnubis]

From EB Games... they have the shipping date as September 15th... and there recieval date as September 17th... Just thought you'd like to know... and the players guide is also coming out in EB Games... 2 days before the game comes out :disappointed:
As we have all learned over this past year, dates from the game vendors is not always accurate. It is often speculative. The *only* dates which know what is happening come from Maxis.

There are still game companies who say that they are getting the game even earlier than September 14th. And there are companies who have it listed as September the 24th.

Also, at least one vendor had the players guide coming out 2 days ago. This just points out how inaccurate they can be.

Maxis said the shipping date is September 17th. That should be the date that we expect it. (They know a lot more about when they would ship it than EB Games, as good a company as they are.)

[wize_guy123]

The Best thing we can do is hope and pray...

[KatAnubis]

I am in love with the Sims and I seriously don't think I can wait until september 17th for the sims 2 to come out... literally!:p I am a little confused:confusion: is it going to be in stores on the 17th or is it shipping on the 17th? I sure hope its going to be in stores!! :bunny: :o :D :cool:
In today's chat they said that it would be *in store* on September 17 (and that they might have it before that if they have fast shipping.) They are shipping it out on the 14th.

[Supernova]

Thats good. I suppose...

[FaeLuna]

I'm guessing it may work like other products, which are often shipped and IN the BACK rooms or storerooms of the stores BEFORE the date they are due to be placed on the shelves. I remember friends of mine going nuts for Star Wars figures and begging to be allowed to purchase them before Midnight, but the store clerks couldn't DO that! :p

[Supernova]

I just hope I get the money in time to BE one of those people waiting for it at midnight :rolleyes: .

[wize_guy123]

Maybe I will do that... but then again I do have school... you might say take a day off... but then what was the sense of getting perfect attendance last year if I won't be doing it again? LoL

[Supernova]

I'll conveniently "get sick" thatg day the sims 2 comes out. If that doesn't work, I'll just hide. I've never gotten perfect attendance anyway.

[EwanGirl5]

At least it didn't come out in June because I know I wouldn't have passed any of my exams... But the good thing about it coming out in September is it gives me something to look forward to, I hate school... BUT I LOVE THE SIMS! It's also early in the semester so even if I do have homework I'll be able to get it done soon. When I get it my friend is coming over and we're going to order pizza, rent a movie, play The Sims non-stop and not see the light of day until Monday! :eek: :D

[wize_guy123]

Why are you going to order a movie? :eek: Then you have to watch that instead of playing The Sims 2... Then again you will be needing a break, right??

[Flameback777]

Wise_guy could you please edit out those caps?

Thanks! :)

[Trinasis]

Even though I don't got to school I still love playing the sims! The only probem I have is working but after that I am off fo the whole day. Or maybe I can play the sims 2 when all the kids take their naps for an hour! Then I can play it while they are sleeping. But I stay home because home is my job. So I have to work! But I love kids two.

[wize_guy123]

Trinisis you should do it at the time you posted last... I believe no kids would be up at that time... LoL... okay bye!

[EwanGirl5]

I doubt I'll watch the movie much but since the TV is right by my computer I can listen to it and watch it while things load. I've just waited for this movie for a long time too and it comes out the same day as Sims :D !!!

[Trinasis]

yeah I was thinking about that. But I have to wake up early because I have to work that is why I don't play to much at night but I'll try!

[FaeLuna]

If you're working at home maybe you can get your work for the day finished and play sims after that... ;) My best friend has her 2 year old convinced that Mommy HAS to play a video game and snuggle him as he falls asleep for his afternoon nap. :D Gaming and kids DO go together, haha! ;)

[Supernova]

I wonder how that kid will turn out

[Trinasis]

What kid arey ou talking about Supernova?

[Supernova]

I was talking about the kid that Fae's friend has.

[grizfan235]

Confirmed new date is Sept. 16th release for BestBuy, Wal-Mart, etc....

[Jonk382]

Ya Its comin out on the 16th here...Ive got the add taped up on my comp....

[zachleez]

i hope they dealy it again

[ringleesim]

what are you crazy!?! I've been simply typing away here waiting for TS2!!! Once I get it you'll probably never see me again............................................. ...........NOT!!!

[RubyWyld]

I pre-ordered my Sims2 from Gamestop and I've checked with them twice and they say I can pick it up on Wed. Sept 15,...might just be for pre-orders though. :p

[Kristalrose]

I pick up mine from EB on the 15th, too.

Two more days, two more days!!


:D :D :D

[ringleesim]

I pre-ordered my Sims2 from Gamestop and I've checked with them twice and they say I can pick it up on Wed. Sept 15,...might just be for pre-orders though. :p
I pre-ordered from GameStop.com and they're shipping it to me!

[Supernova]

Im getting mine on either the 14th or 15th. So close I can touch it! Or not... Waaaa!

[ILuvDaSims]

Cant wait for the sims 2 to come out :D
I live in Australia and not soon after it comes out im going to be on skool holidays so i can play it all the time!!! WOOHOO :cool:

[donkeygirl]

I am in love with the Sims and I seriously don't think I can wait until september 17th for the sims 2 to come out... literally!:p I am a little confused:confusion: is it going to be in stores on the 17th or is it shipping on the 17th? I sure hope its going to be in stores!! :bunny: :o :D :cool:
It seems to vary pretty greatly- I got an email this morning telling me that mine's been shipped (pre-ordered through gamehead.com.au)- I'm hoping it arrives tomorrow!! And just in time for mid-semester break. (I think I'm going to have to exercise a large amount of self-control...I've got end of year exams in about 6 weeks :eek:

Laura

[Supernova]

I got home from school and there was a message from EB that my per-order had come. So I went and got it! :D

[donkeygirl]

I'd love to have come home to a message like that! I can't wait for mine. Just found out that it's coming from QLD, so I mightn't get it until Monday. And I won't be able to play with it then because I've got a whole day anatomy revision prac *sulk*

Hi from a newbie btw :D

[J. M. Pescado]

Shouldn't this be de-stickified now that it's ancient news by about a month?