The Sims 3 to launch globally in 2009

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EA has today announced that The Sims 3 is to launch globally in 2009. The game features a brand new engine that has been in development for nearly three years and promises to immerse your Sims in an open, living neighbourhood.

To date The Sims franchise has sold 98 million games worldwide, with titles released in 22 different languages.

“In The Sims 3, Sims can go beyond the boundaries of their home lot, and immerse themselves in an open, living neighbourhood, interacting with other Sims using our new deeper personality system,” said Rod Humble, Head of The Sims Studio. “It is this type of open-ended gameplay that inspires endless creative possibilities. In addition the new goals and rewards systems will give players of all kinds from core gamers to storytellers the ability to enjoy long-term gameplay.”

Check elsewhere on VideoGamer.com for a run-down of what’s new in The Sims 3 and a whole load of new The Sims 3 screen shots.

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The Sims 3

  • Platform(s): iOS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
  • Genre(s): Casual, Simulation