Sims 3 Will Be Out In February 2009

[absolute55]

During EA's press conference in Leipzig earlier this morning, it was announced that the game destined to sell a gagillion copies - The Sims 3 - has a firm release date. And that date's February 20, 2009. That's a global, simultaneous release as well, mind you, just in case you're in Europe and were going to bug us about that in the comments section.

[Dr. V]

Interestingly, EA also announced that in addition to being released to retailers, the game will be made available as a digital download the same day. Additionally, the game will be getting the collector's edition treatment, with a version that includes the game, a Sims USB drive, exclusive in-game Italian sports car, Sims stickers, and a hint book.

The Sims 3 will look to improve on its predecessor with an expanded create-a-character mode, a new open neighborhood to explore, and a new goal system, with both long- and short-term goals. The game will also finally allow players to customize items, such as furniture or clothing, to their liking.

With Spore set to be released in September, it looks like EA is trying to put a bit of breathing room between its two gigantic PC franchises. For those with plans to play both, this is indeed a good thing.

[WhiteEagle]

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced at the Leipzig Games Convention that The SimsTM 3, the highly anticipated next-generation flagship PC game from The Sims Label, will be available at retailers worldwide and available by digital download on February 20, 2009. The freedom of The Sims 3 will inspire you with endless creative possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and mischief. The feature-set includes a new seamless, open neighborhood, new Create-a-Sim, new unique personality traits, new unlimited customization and new gameplay that's quick and rewarding.

The Sims 3 Collector's Edition will also be in stores on February 20, 2009. The Sims 3 Collector's Edition will include the full game along with additional collectable The Sims merchandise and a bonus in-game Italian-Style Sports Car unavailable elsewhere. A limited number of copies of The Sims 3 Collector's Edition will be available worldwide, and those who pre-order the product from select retailers will receive an additional exclusive in-game vintage sports car and a collectible poster that is a first look at the neighborhood, all available while supplies last.

"I'm excited to get the next-generation flagship PC game from The Sims Label, The Sims 3, into player's hands worldwide on February 20," said Rod Humble, Head of The Sims Studio. "The Sims 3 Collector's Edition, launching on the same day, will offer a very special Sims experience to our loyal players."

The Sims 3 features a brand new engine that allows you to immerse your unique Sims in an open living neighborhood where they can roam and explore all new surroundings including the beach, mountains and town center. The neighborhood is alive and constantly evolving so what happens to a Sim on one side of the neighborhood could impact your Sims on the other side of town! If your Sims are in the right place at the right time, who knows what might happen? And now for the first time, your Sims have distinctive personalities thanks to a range of all-new personality traits. You have the option to select from dozens of personality traits such as brave, artistic, kleptomaniac, clumsy, paranoid and romantic. Combine up to five traits to create an endless number of truly diverse individuals.

The all-new Create-a-Sim allows you to completely customize your Sims' appearances making every Sim unique. The feature is easy-to-use and more powerful than ever, letting you fine-tune every aspect of your Sims face, customize their hair color, select the exact shade of their skin tone and determine much more to make lifelike Sims. It's never been easier to make Sims that are thin, full-figured or muscular and everything in between! In true The Sims fashion, you can customize everything. The Sims 3 allows for infinite possibilities to design the interior and exterior of your Sims surroundings.

Additionally, you can enjoy the challenge of short-term and long-term goals and then reap the rewards! Based on personality traits, skills and career choices, your Sims have short and long term Wishes that provide constant fun challenges, things to do and achieve. You have the ultimate freedom to choose whether to fulfill their destiny, giving them lifetime happiness and rewards or not! Will your Sim skyrocket from latrine cleaner to an astronaut, go from being a rabid fan to a sports legend or will you choose an alternate destiny? In The Sims 3, life is what you make it!

The Sims 3 Collector's Edition will include:

· The Sims 3 Game for PC
· The Sims Plumbob USB Drive w/ Green Carabiner
· Exclusive In-Game Italian-Style Sports Car
· Tips and hints guide
· The Sims 3 Plumbob Stickers

For more information about The Sims 3, please go to www.TheSims3.com.

[Jeffrey]

At least three months after, the launch of the latest series of the famous game simulation of daily life, his producer in this new functions. Small summary video.

On 20 February next year will see the third part of Sims surge on our beautiful planet. The game of simulation of daily life, which has sold over 100 million copies around the world, is therefore with some novelties. Ben Bell, his producer, moved to Paris to get the message, Sims 3, foremost of freedom. Within the limits of available stocks. Freedom of customization, movements and, perhaps, purchase future extensions that are bound to flourish in his footsteps.

Watch the Videos here.

[kattman]

One after and while we had had more new past few weeks, The Sims 3 are revealed in two new videos and many screenshots. Side videos, we take a new trailer, but especially a small making-of rather nice through which developers are returning to the creation of the game.

Later catch is once again the variety of situations is put forward: people very different from each other, many environments and accessories of all kinds should allow this third opus stand out clearly from the previous two. For the latest news, leaving the game Maxis / Electronic Arts is still scheduled for next February.