The Sims 3 has quite a marketing push behind it for a game expected to sell more copies in its lifetime than there are digits in Pi. The upcoming sequel to the best-selling PC title is poised to attack store shelves on June 2 and honestly, we can't wait. In this video (showing off the game's movie-making magic), our Simlish-speaking pals show off their creativity in a hilarious Star Trek parody. If you thought J.J. Abrams knew pacing, drama and action ... Maxis is going to blow the brains out of the back of your skull.
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Posted: May 20th 2009 3:48PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
Okay seriously, how many of you regularly play the Sims?
Posted: May 20th 2009 3:56PM (Unverified) said
That seems a slightly unfair question. There aren't many games people play regularly, usually only MMO's or online shooters, maybe a couple of other types.
A better question would be how many people here played Sims? My guess is freaking millions.
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A better question would be how many people here played Sims? My guess is freaking millions.
Posted: May 20th 2009 5:45PM (Unverified) said
I play the Sims. It's a little boring at times but I often find myself playing for hours without realizing it. I just wish the gameplay was more active but I like to see what the characters do and I like building houses.
I'm looking forward to the Sims 3 once I get a new computer. I'm looking forward to the expansion packs as well (But not the stuff packs or micropayment stuff. That's just extra graphics.)
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I'm looking forward to the Sims 3 once I get a new computer. I'm looking forward to the expansion packs as well (But not the stuff packs or micropayment stuff. That's just extra graphics.)
Posted: May 20th 2009 6:24PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
I don't see how it was an unfair question seeing how the Sims is the best selling game of all time. My question was fair and more importantly, it was inquisitive. I'm just curious how many people regularly play "house" on their PCs.
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Posted: May 21st 2009 10:03AM (Unverified) said
Played the Sims 3 last night (yarrrrr matey). Same old stuff, at least until you zoom out and realise you have the whole town.
Though you had that anyway with all the expansion packs in Sim2, shops and that. Got tired of this game (after MANY hours play) about 3 years ago, and this one isn't going to rekindle the fire.
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Though you had that anyway with all the expansion packs in Sim2, shops and that. Got tired of this game (after MANY hours play) about 3 years ago, and this one isn't going to rekindle the fire.
Posted: May 20th 2009 3:50PM Bagels said
Well that was... nice...
Posted: May 20th 2009 4:16PM sonicspike41 said
It could have done without the gibberish translation to the Sim's native language and the "drama".
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Posted: May 20th 2009 3:53PM (Unverified) said
Is this coming to consoles?
Posted: May 20th 2009 4:08PM Sly C said
that was hilarious. here's hoping for ps3/360 versions.
Posted: May 20th 2009 4:11PM 2Shea said
I hate people that comment and always ask "Who plays the Sims?". It's obvious a hell of a lot of people play the Sims, it is one of the most popular game franchises of all time after all. Just because it's not "hardcore" doesn't mean it is any less good. A lot of people really love simulation games, get used to it.
I personally play all kinds of games, MMOs, FPS, RPGs, etc., and I really love the Sims. I will also be purchasing the Sims 3 on June 2nd. So yeah.
I personally play all kinds of games, MMOs, FPS, RPGs, etc., and I really love the Sims. I will also be purchasing the Sims 3 on June 2nd. So yeah.
Posted: May 20th 2009 4:26PM Gibbeynator said
Why does Spock have monkey ears?
Posted: May 20th 2009 4:46PM Special Agent Steve said
I'm playing it right now, and it's a pretty good step over Sims 2. The gameplay is smooth (and fluent) and everything is a bit easier to control. And it has a lot of options- almost overwhelming.
Plan on buying it on release day.
Plan on buying it on release day.
Posted: May 20th 2009 7:26PM Special Agent Steve said
Uh-oh. I mean, I "borrowed" it from Will Wright. Don't worry, I'll return it.
*I'm going to buy it anyways, I just wanted to try it :D *
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*I'm going to buy it anyways, I just wanted to try it :D *
Posted: May 20th 2009 4:50PM BigD145 said
Those were horrible sims. Here's hoping the modding community can fix the terrible design choices of EA.
Posted: May 20th 2009 5:00PM Nick The Fitness Coach said
its a great game, maybe it woz my friends copy but the graphic havent really improved, and the men always look really feminin. but its still the same sims which i actually have missed for a longtime (havent played sims in a while). and they shit they say with those picture speech bubble cracks me up.
also being flirty with every single person in the whole sims world.
(tip : when u choose ur triats, chosse daredevil as one of them because if u do the alot of the options have "extreme" in front of them like "extreme sleep until extremly full of energy" gives u lolz for a bit.
also being flirty with every single person in the whole sims world.
(tip : when u choose ur triats, chosse daredevil as one of them because if u do the alot of the options have "extreme" in front of them like "extreme sleep until extremly full of energy" gives u lolz for a bit.
Posted: May 20th 2009 5:08PM (Unverified) said
OK, enough with the Sims gibberish language...the trailer was enough...
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Posted: May 20th 2009 8:26PM WiredKnight said
Okay, here's a better question:
Why doesn't it look any better than Sims 2?
Why doesn't it look any better than Sims 2?
Posted: May 20th 2009 8:54PM Dismissile said
So 99.99999% of the people who actually play games like The Sims can run it?
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Posted: May 20th 2009 9:06PM WiredKnight said
Oh, welcome to modern gaming. We can scale back the quality of the graphics to support a wide range of hardware capabilities. This means we can also push the quality higher for users with more powerful computers. Even some of the most casual gamers can appreciate good graphics, and may even come to expect them from a sequel to a game that's been out for several years.
The more you know.
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The more you know.
Posted: May 22nd 2009 11:30PM WiredKnight said
Yes. Yes I did.
Also, better graphics doesn't always mean equally longer load times.
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Also, better graphics doesn't always mean equally longer load times.
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