Get a Life  Game On  By now you'd think we would be done talking
about "The Sims."  Millions of copies and endless spin-offs and
sequels later, we're still tidying up virtual homes and
wondering whether our pretend, on-screen people will find true
love and happiness. With the release of "The Sims: Life
Stories," players have another reason to return to the world of
colorful dollhouses and adorable dollhouse people, dirty dishes
and all-night dance parties.  Fans of the series will find much
to like in this new version's simplicity and trimmed-down game
play, even if the game lacks some of the depth and complexity of
the Sim worlds they've grown to love. As a result, "Life
Stories" works best in bringing "The Sims" experience to people
who never had the time or the inclination to master the
original.  As in the first version, players must click around
the screen at a maddening pace to keep their Sim people clothed,
fed, rested, clean and happy. One minute it's pinball, the next
a shower and moments later, you'