Mar 6, 2026

The Plumbob Report

By Blikket

Your weekly fix of everything Sims! Join us as we dive into the latest news, updates, leaks, and community drama from across The Sims franchise. From pack announcements to patch notes, modding scene highlights to build challenges, we've got all the Simlish gossip you need. Whether you're a legacy player, a builder, or just here for the chaos, pull up a chair and let's talk Sims!

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Past Episodes

The Plumbob Report

1w ago20:22

Creator Cash, Royal Drama, and Cozy Competition: The Sims 4’s Wild New Era

Becca and Danny break down The Sims 4’s controversial paid mod Marketplace, revisit Royalty & Legacy now that the dust has settled, and then look at two big cozy-life-sim contenders—Moonlight Peaks and Pokémon Pokopia—and what they mean for the future of The Sims.

1w ago14:44

Plumbob Throwback: How The Sims 2 Invented Internet Culture (And Why It Still Hits Different)

Becca and Danny take a full nostalgic deep dive into The Sims 2 — the game that accidentally built the creator economy, inspired YouTube's first generation, and just got a massive re-release for its 25th anniversary. We're connecting the past to the present and asking: what can the Sims 4 era actually learn from this legend?

Feb 5, 202621:00

Royalty & Legacy Deep Dive: Is This The Legacy Pack We Deserve?

With Royalty & Legacy dropping February 12th, we're breaking down everything from dynasty systems to scandal mechanics, comparing it to legacy gameplay in Sims 2 and 3, and tackling the Grand Bundle pricing controversy. Is this the pack legacy players have been waiting for?

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