Sims 3
Sims 3. That's been a long time coming, hasn't it? I had almost assumed that the future of The Sims would continue to be a never-ending stream of Sims2 addon packs. I think the latest was exercising. Or stamp-collecting. Or some such. But no - Wired reports that the team was in fact developing a more 3D worldy Sims 3.
The avatars still look like Sims.. they still have dreadful lower-body anatomy (drainpipe legs!) and those weird, iconic Sims faces.
But finally it looks like Sims 3 will have a fully 3D explorable world. This is, of course, taking environment-pr0n to its limit. How long until Sims 3 brings out the Martha Stewart Christmas Decor addon pack, or the Dulux Paint Interiors addon? Or until in-game items click through to real-world purchases?
Maybe never of course, I'm speculating wildly, but as it steps just that bit closer to reality, you can't help but think someone somewhere is considering how to further monetise this very well-worn franchise...
New Realistic Personalities—Every Sim is a unique person, with a distinct personality.
Create realistic Sims with distinctive personalities. Select from dozens of personality traits and combine them in fun ways. The combination of traits you choose—brave, artistic, loner, perfectionist, klepto, romantic, clumsy, paranoid, and much, much more—help shape the behaviour of your Sims and how they interact with other Sims. Your Sims can now rise above their basic set of every day needs. They are complex individuals with unique personalities.New Unlimited Customisation—Everyone can customise everything!
Build your dream house or design the ultimate home. Customise everything from floors to flowers, shirts to sofas, wallpaper to window shades. It’s fun and easy to change colors and patterns giving you endless personalisation options. Or you can populate your Sims’ neighbourhood with pre-designed buildings and furnishings. Which of your Sims will live in high-end mansions, cool bachelor pads, ultimate dream homes or low-cost cottage?
I liked the PC gamer coverage, they'd got the exclusive, but I suspect that while they were happy for the extra sales, they seemed a little sceptical of the claims that EA were now gunning for the hardcore gamer with Sims3. I also liked the silly comments, "sex her up, sex her up good" etc. V amusing. Personally I think the new sims in Sims3 stray a little close to the uncany valley, but I guess we'll only know for sure once we see them moving. I also like the idea that the "hamster in a cage" playstyle will be replaced by a "town" idea, makes more sense to me. That and the discussion about "multiplayer" given that The Sims is a solitary and guilty pleasure, I can well understand why it's absent.
Posted by: praxis22 | March 24, 2008 at 02:02
i think i'll wait for the sims3 grand theft auto steal your neighbors car and run them over addon pack.
Posted by: | March 24, 2008 at 15:51
A christmas addon pack means they have to release it earlier than christmas in 2009, at least I hope so.
Then a christmas pack is okey by me. :)
Posted by: Sims 3 Fan | July 01, 2008 at 23:34
it looks alittle IMNUish if you ask me
Posted by: | November 24, 2008 at 23:52
I wonder...how do they woohoo?
Posted by: Jackie | February 01, 2009 at 15:07
I Am A Little Down Because The Sims 3 Not Coming Out Till June And I Am Happy Because Its Going To Be So Much Better I Just Cant Wait ! Oh And How Do They Woohoo ?
Write Back Please
Posted by: Alice | February 12, 2009 at 16:56
The sims 3 makers are fucked up bc dey had ppl wait a long time for this game and den they are goin to delay the date... thats bull. :(
Posted by: shyasia | February 17, 2009 at 18:14