The Sims meets The Truman Show
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Jun 10, 2010 -
This year's media briefing will feature news and demonstrations from big EA titles such as Medal of Honor, Need for Speed, Dead Space 2, EA SPORTS Active 2 and The Sims 3 for console; all new properties EA SPORTS MMA and titles from EA Partners, Cryt...
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Jun 1, 2010 -
"The Sims community has long wanted to control their Sims actions at work and now with the seamless open neighborhood, those actions have a direct impact on the town and other Sims," said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims at EA. "Offering a va...
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Mar 4, 2010 -
"The variety of careers to choose from is unmatched and we've never given players the opportunity to follow their Sims to work and affect their actions on the job," said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio at EA. "The Sims 3 Ambitions cha...
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Feb 18, 2010 - The company could've snapped up Maxis and Will Wright's Sim-based phenomenon, but decided against it. CEO Bobby Kotick details this and other missed opportunities after the jump.
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About this Game
The Sims return yet again in this third full evolution of the long-running and always-expanding sim series.
The Sims 3 allows you to immerse your unique Sims in an open living neighborhood right outside their door, interacting with other Sims using the new, deeper personality system. The game also allows you to customize anything, anywhere. From floors to flowers, fashions to sofas, wallpaper to window shades and more, The Sims 3 gives you all the flexibility and options you need to be the architect of your dream house or explore your interior design skills to outfit your ultimate home. Your Sims can make home an ultra-deluxe mansion, a cool bachelor pad, family's dream home or charming cottage. The choice is yours.
Release Date: June 02, 2009
MSRP: $49.99
Also on: Mac,
Cell,
iPhone
ESRB: T