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The Sims 3

Platforms

iOS
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo DS
Nintendo Wii
PC
PS3
Xbox 360

Initial release June 2, 2009

Developers

Electronic Arts
Maxis

Genres

Action Adventure
RPG
Simulation
Strategy

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Franchise The Sims

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A pre-release key art render for The Sims 3 shows a lively street with such features as a ghost, a house fire, a bin diver, and warring neighbours, as a male Sim in the foreground looks into the camera with an ironic expression.

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IMITATION OF LIFE | For better or worse, The Sims 3 set the standard for modern life sims

15 years on, The Sims 3's ambition has left an impressive legacy, but so has its aggressive embracing of what it means for games to be always-online.

June 2, 2024 Rebecca Jones

A domestic scene from the original The Sims base game. In a kitchen/dining room stocked with middle-tier items, an adult male Sim gives a backrub to an adult female Sim, while a female child stands looking at a baby in a bassinet.

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QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS | 24 years later, no-one can quite agree on when exactly The Sims actually came out

One year short of the franchise's big quarter-century anniversary, we set out to trace it back to its exact calendar roots.

Feb. 4, 2024 Rebecca Jones

Some people wearing official Sims merch.

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SUM SUM (OF CASH) | The Sims just got official merch and it's about as pricy as the average expansion pack

I don’t need the Sul Sul Bubble Tee. I don’t need the Su-(pulls out credit card).

Nov. 22, 2023 Mark Warren

Register the Sims 3 with Origin, get a free stuff pack

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Register the Sims 3 with Origin, get a free stuff pack

Feb. 4, 2014 Phil Owen

The Sims 3 Roaring Heights now available through the store

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The Sims 3 Roaring Heights now available through the store

Dec. 12, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3: Into the Future Expansion Pack now available on PC, Mac

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The Sims 3: Into the Future Expansion Pack now available on PC, Mac

Oct. 22, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Humble EA Bundle has raised over $3 million so far

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Humble EA Bundle has raised over $3 million so far

Aug. 15, 2013 Phil Owen

The Sims 3: Movie Stuff and Into the Future announced

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The Sims 3: Movie Stuff and Into the Future announced

July 23, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3: Dragon Valley DLC out now

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The Sims 3: Dragon Valley DLC out now

June 4, 2013 Brenna Hillier

The Sims 3: Island Paradise producer walkthrough takes you to the beach

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The Sims 3: Island Paradise producer walkthrough takes you to the beach

May 18, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3: Dragon Valley video shows off the new pets

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The Sims 3: Dragon Valley video shows off the new pets

May 10, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Sims 3: University Life hits Origin US tomorrow

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Sims 3: University Life hits Origin US tomorrow

March 4, 2013 Dave Cook

The Sims 3: Aurora Skies due this month

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The Sims 3: Aurora Skies due this month

Feb. 21, 2013 Brenna Hillier

The Sims 3 - 70s, 80s, and 90s Stuff Pack lands on PC, Mac

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The Sims 3 - 70s, 80s, and 90s Stuff Pack lands on PC, Mac

Jan. 22, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Tax on "violent" videogames proposed by Missouri representative

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Tax on "violent" videogames proposed by Missouri representative

Jan. 16, 2013 Nick Akerman

The Sims 3 to get three expansions and two Stuff packs

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The Sims 3 to get three expansions and two Stuff packs

Jan. 8, 2013 Brenna Hillier

The Sims 3 Seasons Expansion Pack now available at retail, on Origin

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The Sims 3 Seasons Expansion Pack now available at retail, on Origin

Nov. 13, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3: Seasons expansion will link with Supernatural content

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The Sims 3: Seasons expansion will link with Supernatural content

Oct. 18, 2012 Nick Akerman

The Sims 3 to receive content from three decades

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The Sims 3 to receive content from three decades

Oct. 10, 2012 Stace Harman

The Sims 3 Supernatural magically lands on PC today

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The Sims 3 Supernatural magically lands on PC today

Sept. 4, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

FIFA 13, Madden 13, and Warfighter are the subjects of latest EA Update

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FIFA 13, Madden 13, and Warfighter are the subjects of latest EA Update

Aug. 24, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

EA Summer Showcase: FIFA 13, ME3 for Wii U launch

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EA Summer Showcase: FIFA 13, ME3 for Wii U launch

Aug. 2, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Zombies and fairies step into The Sims 3 Supernatural spotlight

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Zombies and fairies step into The Sims 3 Supernatural spotlight

July 19, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Supernatural Expansion Pack for The Sims 3 releases in September

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Supernatural Expansion Pack for The Sims 3 releases in September

June 13, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3 - Katy Perry's Sweet Treats launch trailer may rot your teeth

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The Sims 3 - Katy Perry's Sweet Treats launch trailer may rot your teeth

May 30, 2012 Brenna Hillier

EA titles back in stock on GAME's website

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EA titles back in stock on GAME's website

April 14, 2012 Johnny Cullen

Rumour – GAME to stock EA titles again from next week

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Rumour – GAME to stock EA titles again from next week

April 13, 2012 Johnny Cullen

The Sims 3 Katy Perry’s Sweet Treats coming in June

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The Sims 3 Katy Perry’s Sweet Treats coming in June

April 4, 2012 Brenna Hillier

The Sims 3 Showtime goes behind-the scenes with Katy Perry

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The Sims 3 Showtime goes behind-the scenes with Katy Perry

March 6, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Katy Perry gets own Sims 3 Showtime CE

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Katy Perry gets own Sims 3 Showtime CE

Jan. 18, 2012 Johnny Cullen

EA announces The Sims 3 Showtime expansion pack for March

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EA announces The Sims 3 Showtime expansion pack for March

Dec. 6, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Quick Shots: Get into the holiday spirit with The Sims 3 Pets

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Quick Shots: Get into the holiday spirit with The Sims 3 Pets

Nov. 29, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Thursday Shorts: Garriott, The Sims, Nintendownloads, Firefall, Gaikai

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Thursday Shorts: Garriott, The Sims, Nintendownloads, Firefall, Gaikai

Nov. 10, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Saturday Shorts: Dragon Quest, Sims 3, Trauma, Home, ICO, sales

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Saturday Shorts: Dragon Quest, Sims 3, Trauma, Home, ICO, sales

Oct. 1, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3 Pets launches demo, lets you make monsters

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The Sims 3 Pets launches demo, lets you make monsters

Sept. 23, 2011 Jessica Citizen

Wednesday Shorts - Björk, Laura Vandervoot, Catherine redub

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Wednesday Shorts - Björk, Laura Vandervoot, Catherine redub

Aug. 17, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Friday Shorts - ESPN 3, The Sims leaks, IndieCity announce, more

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Friday Shorts - ESPN 3, The Sims leaks, IndieCity announce, more

July 29, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Tuesday Shorts II: Phantasy Star, FFT-0, Sims, MSP, Humble Bundle

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Tuesday Shorts II: Phantasy Star, FFT-0, Sims, MSP, Humble Bundle

July 26, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Friday Shorts el segundo: RE Mercs, Batarang Controller, Wizardry, Papo & Yo

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Friday Shorts el segundo: RE Mercs, Batarang Controller, Wizardry, Papo & Yo

June 3, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3: Generations producers walkthrough new content

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The Sims 3: Generations producers walkthrough new content

May 18, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Thursday Shorts evening edition: Deus Ex music, Crytek SDK, Donations, Sims Royal Wedding fun, more

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Thursday Shorts evening edition: Deus Ex music, Crytek SDK, Donations, Sims Royal Wedding fun, more

April 21, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3: Generations enables "bigger, richer and deeper" stories

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The Sims 3: Generations enables "bigger, richer and deeper" stories

April 18, 2011 Brenna Hillier

The Sims 3 Generations expansion pack announced

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The Sims 3 Generations expansion pack announced

April 6, 2011 John Callaham

Saturday shorts - Evil Ryu, SSFIV 3D, Hulu, STO, Fight Night Champion, sales

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Saturday shorts - Evil Ryu, SSFIV 3D, Hulu, STO, Fight Night Champion, sales

March 26, 2011 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Sims 3 console bug causing widespread crashing, EA baffled

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The Sims 3 console bug causing widespread crashing, EA baffled

Feb. 18, 2011 Brenna Hillier

The Sims 3 arrives on Steam

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The Sims 3 arrives on Steam

Jan. 30, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Sims 3D shots feature sims in 3D

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Sims 3D shots feature sims in 3D

Jan. 20, 2011 Patrick Garratt

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Sims 3 Late Night Expansion Pack ships to stores

Oct. 28, 2010 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

EA registers The Sims 4 domain [Update]

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EA registers The Sims 4 domain [Update]

Aug. 30, 2010 Joe Anderson

EA release The Sims 3 console screens

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EA release The Sims 3 console screens

Aug. 19, 2010 Joe Anderson

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