Online store & lack of objects?

With the Sims 3 been released for 3 days now, one of the recent and most talked-about flaws of the game is the lack of sufficient objects and the need to pay for more objects on Sims 3’s online store.

Well, taking into consideration that this is just the BASE game, we are very much aware with a huge amount of certainty that we will be seeing more expansion & stuff packs to be released along the way in the future. These would definitely bring a range of new objects. It could be that we were all used to the huge range of objects available from The Sims 2 expansion & stuff packs, custom content and other downloadable mods.

I believe that having a limited number of objects is certainly a huge motivator to come up with our own custom content. It is clearly one of the objectives of EA that they want to see the huge increase in the community’s creative designs and works – its simply what makes the game more interesting and unique.

Moreover, the in-game object modifier or editor (colors…) helps create an lesser need for more objects. I personally would love to try all objects and apply whatever new feature available to them, if applicable. This would surely give me more gameplay time and certainly a more pleasurable experience.

One more point to consider is the free ‘points’ available for everyone who purchase The Sims 3, this provides a $10 worth of objects. You are not really forced to utilize this offer or purchase more points in the future, however it surely give a new scope of objects to try & use. Not to forget the endless custom content, mods and fansites that will provide free objects  to enhance your experience.

It might seem like a small setback at the moment, however the scope  and potential of this game would certainly help it succeed & ever improve the gameplay.
Enjoy playing The Sims 3. Happy simming =)

The Sims 3 released!

The Sims 3 has finally arrived! It is already receiving excellent reviews, mostly around 90%.

Please don’t hesitate to reply here and tell us what you think about the game!

Reviews:

- Gamespot: 90% - Gamespy: 4.5/5 - IGN: 8.9/10 - Eurogamer: 8/10 - GamePro: 4/5 - Edge-Online: 8/10

- Total videogames.com: 8/10 - PC World: 90% - Gaming Hexus: 9/10 - Cynamite.de: 10/10 - bit-tech: 9/10 - 3D Juegos: 8,3/10

Happy simming! =)

No DRM in Sims 3

Great news! The Sims 3 is officially DRM-free according to the post made on The Sims 3 website by Rod Humble .

The post…

Hello everyone I wanted to share news with you regarding our copy protection plans for The Sims 3.

We’ll have more information for you as we get closer to launch about everything we’ll have to offer on TheSims3.com and The Sims 3 Store, but we have heard your requests over the past months and here is our plan for The Sims 3.

The game will have disc-based copy protection – there is a Serial Code just likeThe Sims 2. To play the game there will not be any online authentication needed.

We feel like this is a good, time-proven solution that makes it easy for you to play the game without DRM methods that feel overly invasive or leave you concerned about authorization server access in the distant future.

We’re really excited to bring you the game for the PC and Mac starting June 2, 2009. The extra time we’ve taken to polish the game has resulted in an even better game experience for you to enjoy and we can’t wait for you to see for yourself!

Thanks for your passion and your loyalty.
Rod Humble

This news is relieving, leaving us more anxious to play the game.

New theme & Header

SimWorld News gets a new theme and header. This is part of the change that SimWorld News (SWN) will be bringing with time. Notice the color schemes we will be using, and give us feedback anytime.

We are sorry that the updates are slow, however its due to me being busy with real life, plus, working on the new and upcoming SimWorld News website.

Look forward for an update on the news,  a possible hiring  and preview of the new website.
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Poll Results: Sims 3 Delay

Our last poll regarding the opinions of people to The Sims 3 delay is as follows…

Disappointed - 83%
Think it’s better for the whole game –  11%
Let EA take the time they need – 6%
Don’t really care – 1%

Total number of voters - 161

Our new poll is regarding people’s views on buying The Sims 3. Please make sure to vote, on the right.

10,000 visitors!

We have just achieved 10,000 visitors on the 17th of February 09!

We would love to thank all of our visitors, new and returning for their continuous encouragement, contribution and reading. The move from 5,000 visitors in September to 10,000 in February is a great achievement! Thank you again! =)

As SimWorld News grows larger, we will be introducing a new forum, very soon! Towards the beginning of march, we will hopefully publish our new website, currently being designed – where everyone is encouraged to send us all their feedback, ideas & suggestions.

Stay around for more news and improvements from SimWorld News!

EA speaks out about Sims 3 delay!

According to a Gamespot article, The Sims 3 have been delayed in order to undergo a much better marketing campaign for the game, since, according to EA, the launch of The Sims 3 seems to be one of the most important in the upcoming fiscal year and the company’s history.

From the article…

In the case of The Sims 3, Riccitiello said, “We see this as being one of the most important launches in our company’s history, and certainly in the upcoming fiscal year.” He added that the delay was called in the interest of investing more time and effort to make the marketing campaign for the game more innovative.

-  Sims 3 for Mac! It has also been announced that The Sims 3 will be released for Mac on the same day as the PC!

-  Different release dates for different countries!
The Sims 3 won’t be released worldwide on June 2nd. That date is only for America and Canada. Europe and other countries get it a few days later:
June 4th: Netherlands, Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Australia.
June 5th: Uk, Italy, Brazil, Poland, Russia, Czech.

Sims 3 Delayed!

New Sims 3 release date

announced!

June 2, 2009!

During a press release on the 3rd of February, EA announced the new and final release date on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod touch and mobile devices this summer (June 2nd)!.

Please take a moment to vote using our poll on the right >>

The press release is included below…

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