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The Sims 3

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Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: The Sims Studio
Release Date: June 2, 2009
 Genre: Simulation
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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.

    ESRB Rating: T for Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
    Genre: Simulation
    Also Available On: Macintosh, Wireless, iPhone
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
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    General Features
    • Create any Sims you can imagine and give them personalities! Design your ultimate Sim by choosing up to five traits and numerous body characteristics in the Create-a-Sim feature. Customize your Sims body type, facial features, hair styles, and more. Create an evil, handsome, ripped kleptomaniac that wreaks havoc on those around.
    • Control your Sims' destinies. From a rock star or world leader to an expert thief, you choose whether or not to pursue the Lifetime Wish of your Sim. Choose whether to fulfill their destiny, giving them a lifetime of happiness and rewards -- or not and be devious!
    • Customize everything! You are the designer! From clothing to houses, customize patterns, colors, or create any house you can imagine. Customize any aspect of your Sims' style ... even down to the style and color of their shoes!
    • Be the Director of your Sims' movies! Never before have you been able to make your own movie with a cast, a set, soundtrack, a story and editing without leaving the game. Now you can with the movie making mash up tool set. Make a movie and share it with the world!
    • Share like never before! Join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off your creations from Sims and houses to objects, movies, and more.
    Release Medium
    • 1 DVD-ROM (PC/Mac Hybrid)

    For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view IGN's Videogame Specs FAQ.

    ESRBThe Sims 3
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIThe Sims 3
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    The Sims 3
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
    Release Region: Australia

    ESRBThe Sims 3 -- Collector's Edition
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIThe Sims 3 -- Collector's Edition
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    The Sims 3 -- Collector's Edition
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 2, 2009
    Release Region: Australia

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