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| The Sims Online is a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) developed by Maxis and published by EA Games. Inspired by The Sims, a popular PC game, The Sims Online lets players create online people called Sims who interact with other Sims. |
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| Typical costs: |
- A free trial lets you play for 14 days. To continue playing, users need to purchase a subscription for $9.99 a month.
- You can also purchase a Game Time Code which provides 90 days of prepaid subscription for $29.95. These can help if you don't want to use a credit card online.
- Game play requires high-speed internet access.
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| What should be included: |
- Operating System requirements: Windows 98 or above.
- With the monthly subscription, you can create one Sim in up to three virtual cities of your choice plus one family in Betaville. There are 12 virtual cities available.
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| Additional costs: |
- Some players purchase virtual currency, or simoleans, to use in the game. On ebay, 100 million Sims Online simoleans have sold for $25-$30.
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| Discounts: |
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| Shopping for the sims online: |
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Article updated June 2007 |
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