Electronic Arts has released the first official details of the next version
of The
Sims, one of the world's best selling computer games, which will launch in
2009.
Nearly three years in the making, The Sims 3 will feature a new
games engine that promises greater immersion and "unlimited customisation".
With 98 million games sold around the world in 22 languages, the transgender
appeal of the franchise has made The Sims the third best selling game
in history, behind Mario and Pokemon.
"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."
Ben Bell, executive producer on The Sims 3, added: "The new engine
and technologies are designed to unleash the player's imagination with realistic
looking Sims who have distinct personalities and a seamless neighbourhood to
discover."
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