Misc news

[maniac19642003]

The new official Sims 3 site is now online. There is a lot to check out; A new forum, the new Exchange, a My Page and lots more. The only drawback is that not much of it is usable unless you have registered The Sims 3.
See the new site here: http://www.thesims3.com/


In the past 2 days, a number of new Sims 3 movies have been published:
- 4 Gameplay and Riverview movie: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3/videos.html
- Celebrity movie: http://pc.gamespy.com/dor/objects/802129/the-sims-3/videos/black20_prt_sims3celeb_52909.html
- Lifetime wish movie: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/lifetime-wish-the-sims-3/49898?type=wmv

[Tenshii~Akari]

I iz blinded, someone pass the eyebleach *shudder*

I'm sorry, I couldn't let you all forego looking at the awesome custom content already available on the exchange. So for your viewing pleasure, I bring you the one, the only ... COW CAR!


*snipped the mooing atrocity... no need for twice the torture*

*searches for the electric drill I had earlier today...* 

I have an immense fear for what is yet to come... 

[Ali]

We thank you so much, Ali...for allowing us to share in your suffering. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go rinse my eyes out with ammonia.

well, you see, I'm such a caring, sharing person, I knew that you'd all appreciate it

[roerzman]

Perhaps I missed something somewhere, but if the game hasn't been released yet, how on earth can they make this crap?

[Paden]

I'm going to haunt you when I die, just because you posted that. You do realize this, don't you?

[Ali]

I'm assuming that it will the people from the Creators Camp?!

Although, I'm sure I saw simguru-what'sherbloodyname posting that the content available at the moment was from EA guys who already had the game

I'm going to haunt you when I die, just because you posted that. You do realize this, don't you?

*strokes the fur-ball* but you know it's because I love you that I don't want you to miss out on these speshul treatz??!

*throws catnip and runs for the hills*

[caffeinated.joy]

Ugh. Regretting the new glasses now.

[lewisb40]

I need to find a "puke on computer" emotion icon. The stuff on the exchange suck as bad as Sims 2.

I am sitting back and watching the ship head for the iceberg. Can't wait to hear the splat! Shutting out the community from creating and having to only deal with their crap will be a BIG MISTAKE!!

Looking at some of the sets offered, some of them look like stuff created by the community for Sims 2. Sucky recreations, but they tried. They don't know what they are stepping into...

I say they will give up the goodies after a year of total failure.

[maniac19642003]

Sims 3 Workshop update
There has been some concerns about the new Custom Content tool that The Sims Resource are currently developing. Stephen from TSR has posted some more details about the Sims 3 Workshop in the SnootySims forums. Most important part is that it's free to use and objects made with the tool can be posted on any site.
Also a note that TSR is not working with EA on this; They created the tool with info learned at their visit to EA earlier this year.
Check more info here: http://www.snootysims.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=29745


Interview
Gameindustry.biz posted an interview with Rod Humble here: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/the-sims-3-rod-humble-part-one

More comparisons
German site PC Gameshardware posted more Sims 3 screenshots to show the difference between low and high graphic settings.
See it here: http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,685612/Die-Sims-3-CPU-Benchmarks-und-neue-Vergleichsbilder/Rennspiel-Sportspiel-Simulation/Test/

New screenshots
German site Blacky's Sims 2 Zoo posted lots and lots of screenshots in their forum.
Check them here: http://www.blackypanther.de/include.php?path=forum/showthread.php&threadid=7658&entries=0
Thanks to Sim Times for the find.

[Pierre]

Thank you very much for this useful Info

Pierre

[EKozski]

Thank you very much for this useful Info

[maniac19642003]

In a matter of a few hours, a dozen Sims 3 reviews have been posted by several game sites. Overall they are very positive about the game and currently holds an average of 86.8%.
Below, all reviews. Several of these contain new screen shots and movies.

- Gamespot: 90% http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3/review.html

- Gamespy: 4.5/5 http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-sims-3/988471p1.html

- IGN: 8.9/10 http://pc.ign.com/articles/988/988108p1.html

- Eurogamer: 8/10 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/the-sims-3-review

- GamePro: 4/5 http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210439/the-sims-3/

- Edge-Online: 8/10 http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/review-the-sims-3

- Total videogames.com: 8/10 http://www.totalvideogames.com/The-Sims-3/review-14185.html

- PC World: 90% http://www.pcworld.com/article/165792/sims_3_masterful.html

- Gaming Hexus: 9/10 http://gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=18660

- Cynamite.de: 10/10 http://www.cynamite.de/pc/reviews/aktuelle/die_sims_3_review_des_dritten_teils_der_sims_saga/18261/die_sims_3_review_des_dritten_teils_der_sims_saga.html

- bit-tech: 9/10 http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/pc/2009/06/01/the-sims-3-review/1

- 3D Juegos: 8.3/10 http://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/analisis/3487/0/los-sims-3/

[Pierre]

Thank you very much for posting this

[caffeinated.joy]

Not to be a PITA, but I don't think we need more than one news thread about the Sims 3. Whereas I certainly do appreciate the work you do bringing us this information, Mark, let's keep it in one place, OK

[maniac19642003]

Thats cool, Joy. I'll just keep putting it here then. BTW, you're not a PITA.