The Sims 3 - Countdown and Release Date Discussion

The Star Hermit · 25-02-2009, 05:47 PM

The Sims 3 - Countdown and Release Date Discussion

Howdy folks, as we now have less than 100 days to go until the release of The Sims 3, it's time for our very own EAUK Sims 3 forum countdown thread.

What is The Sims 3?

The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighbourhood of endless possibility!
New Seamless, Living Neighbourhood—Your Sims explore the neighbourhood freely.
New Create A Sim—Create any Sim you can imagine.
New Realistic Personalities—Every Sim is now a truly unique person, with a distinct personality.
New Unlimited Customisation—Everyone can customise everything.
New Gameplay That’s Rewarding & Quick—There’s more to life for your Sims in The Sims 3

Visit the official Sims 3 website for more information.

What is the official release date?

The official release date for UK and Europe is Friday 5th June 2009. Although many sites have listed down 2nd June, this is the shipping date and not the UK release date, you'll be able to buy it in the Uk shops from Friday 5th June.

The Sims, will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices.

The Sims 3 - countdown widget

If you would like a handy countdown widget, you can find one on the Electronic Arts Sims 3 game information page. clicking the 'hand' icon will provide you many options for embedding in various social networking sites, or perhaps you would prefer to use one of the desktop download versions the widget provides.

At time of updating the official countdown is:

I'll keep this updated regularly.

Discussion ideas

Here are a few discussion ideas:

Where are you buying The Sims 3 from?
Will you preorder?
Will you buy from your local shop?
Will you camp outside the shop overnight?
Will you buy the official Prima guide?
Will you join in with the countdown using all you fingers and toes, and those of your family members, and those of your neighbours too.

Let's keep positive and countdown together folks.

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 06:56 PM

Great sticky thread! I love it! Well I'll start first I guess!
I'm buying TS3 in Zagreb and my game store called Algoritam which is the exlusive distributer of EA games for Croatia, so that means I'm not preordering, I'm buying from my local shop!
I won't camp out overnight because I think the interest won't be that big in Zagreb for it as it will be in other places but I'll definitely be in front of the store an hour or so before it opens just to be on the safe side!
I'm defintely getting the Prima Guide if my store will have it!
Yes I'll definitely join in using all I can!

And I just want to add that I want to get the CE and hope it will be available in my store!

The Star Hermit · 25-02-2009, 07:04 PM

I'll shall pre-order mine, just the standard edition but I shall have the Prima guide as well, I may well not read any of it until after I've played for a few hours though.

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 07:19 PM

I plan on reading the guide during the installation, or at least flipping through it! How come you're not going to get the CE?

EAUK_Aurora · 25-02-2009, 07:57 PM

I will need to buy a new PC before I can play The Sims 3

But I shall do that in good time and be sure to have a copy of the game and a trusty Prima Guide to help me through. I have all the Prima Guides for The Sims 2 and they are great for reference.

The Star Hermit · 25-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAUK_Aurora

I will need to buy a new PC before I can play The Sims 3

But I shall do that in good time and be sure to have a copy of the game and a trusty Prima Guide to help me through. I have all the Prima Guides for The Sims 2 and they are great for reference.

So you not sending out hubby to camp outside your nearest games store then? He'll be so disappointed I'm sure.

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 08:21 PM

Lol! I didn't know Aurora had a hubby although I might have suspected it! I would definitely send mine but he would never agree to go so I'm afraid that shivering in the night's cold for a Sims game will always be only in my department!

Scarffo · 25-02-2009, 08:24 PM

I, like Nicky, will be needing to buy a new laptop before I can buy The Sims 3, sadly.

Ayeffen · 25-02-2009, 08:35 PM

I'll probably be pre-ordering from Play.com closer to the release date.

I did consider downloading it from EA Store but I rather like having the case and everything.

Might get the CE just for the USB stick. It looks rather awesome.

Becky · 25-02-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

Might get the CE just for the USB stick. It looks rather awesome.

... I'm doing this.

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 08:49 PM

That's one of the biggest reasons why I want the CE, to get the plumbob USB and of course the in-game vintage sports car!

Becky · 25-02-2009, 08:51 PM

It's just the USB flash drive for me - which seems a little stupid as I'm paying an extra £20 to get it

- but I'll probably have a play around with the car too.

I guess it'll be nice to own the CE, though.

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 09:02 PM

I definitely want to own the CE as you put it! I just love the Sims and I want to get the best version of the game from the 3rd generation!

Becky · 25-02-2009, 09:03 PM

Yep, I think that's pretty much how I feel about it too.

I'd probably get it even without the USB flash drive, as awesome as it is...

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 09:09 PM

Me too! Just because it is a better and more complete version of the base game!

Anny5577 · 25-02-2009, 09:13 PM

i plan on buying it from the local bookstore...no preordering....

EAUK_Aurora · 25-02-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Star Hermit

So you not sending out hubby to camp outside your nearest games store then? He'll be so disappointed I'm sure.

Oh no. I would never be forgiven for that.

Those of you who pre-order, where do you usually use for this? Online stores or high street?

Becky · 25-02-2009, 09:22 PM

I've used CDWow, Amazon and Tesco so far - both CDWow and Tesco arrived late, whereas Amazon arrived on the day.

I'm using GAME for the CE.

Lara4484 · 25-02-2009, 09:34 PM

I've never pre-ordered so I really can't say but GAME and Amazong seem reliable to me and if I were to pre-order I would do it from there. That is if they delivered to Croatia!

Forces(UK) · 25-02-2009, 09:35 PM

I wonder if The Sims 3 will have a little computer in the house where your sims can play The Sims 2.

And then when The Sims 4 comes out, your sims will have the option of getting The Sims 3, and so on...

We would become almost like beta testers for our own sims then.

B53n3 · 25-02-2009, 09:37 PM

I will be pre-ordering mine soon!

I would love to "camp-out" but i cant

What will the CE get more? I might get it just because its the "Collectors Edition"

EAUK_Aurora · 25-02-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LutherBlissett

I wonder if The Sims 3 will have a little computer in the house where your sims can play The Sims 2.

And then when The Sims 4 comes out, your sims will have the option of getting The Sims 3, and so on...

We would become almost like beta testers for our own sims then.

The Sims in The Sims 2 can play The Sims 3 currently

And some other EA games also. I love that.

CRASHBASHUK · 25-02-2009, 09:50 PM

thanks 4 this

Becky · 25-02-2009, 09:51 PM

I think camping out would be pretty fun.

But I'm camping the weekend after, so I might give the idea a miss.

Greencat108 · 25-02-2009, 09:56 PM

Probably been asked but how much is the prima guide and when is it out??

25-02-2009, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,916	The Sims 3 - Countdown and Release Date Discussion The Sims 3 - Countdown and Release Date Discussion Howdy folks, as we now have less than 100 days to go until the release of The Sims 3, it's time for our very own EAUK Sims 3 forum countdown thread. What is The Sims 3? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighbourhood of endless possibility! New Seamless, Living Neighbourhood—Your Sims explore the neighbourhood freely. New Create A Sim—Create any Sim you can imagine. New Realistic Personalities—Every Sim is now a truly unique person, with a distinct personality. New Unlimited Customisation—Everyone can customise everything. New Gameplay That’s Rewarding & Quick—There’s more to life for your Sims in The Sims 3 Visit the official Sims 3 website for more information. What is the official release date? The official release date for UK and Europe is Friday 5th June 2009. Although many sites have listed down 2nd June, this is the shipping date and not the UK release date, you'll be able to buy it in the Uk shops from Friday 5th June. The Sims, will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. The Sims 3 - countdown widget If you would like a handy countdown widget, you can find one on the Electronic Arts Sims 3 game information page. clicking the 'hand' icon will provide you many options for embedding in various social networking sites, or perhaps you would prefer to use one of the desktop download versions the widget provides. At time of updating the official countdown is: I'll keep this updated regularly. Discussion ideas Here are a few discussion ideas: Where are you buying The Sims 3 from? Will you preorder? Will you buy from your local shop? Will you camp outside the shop overnight? Will you buy the official Prima guide? Will you join in with the countdown using all you fingers and toes, and those of your family members, and those of your neighbours too. Let's keep positive and countdown together folks. __________________ Currently Playing: The Sims 3 Last edited by The Star Hermit; 16-04-2009 at 10:49 AM.. Reason: Updated to 49 days

25-02-2009, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Great sticky thread! I love it! Well I'll start first I guess! I'm buying TS3 in Zagreb and my game store called Algoritam which is the exlusive distributer of EA games for Croatia, so that means I'm not preordering, I'm buying from my local shop! I won't camp out overnight because I think the interest won't be that big in Zagreb for it as it will be in other places but I'll definitely be in front of the store an hour or so before it opens just to be on the safe side! I'm defintely getting the Prima Guide if my store will have it! Yes I'll definitely join in using all I can! And I just want to add that I want to get the CE and hope it will be available in my store! __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 07:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,916	I'll shall pre-order mine, just the standard edition but I shall have the Prima guide as well, I may well not read any of it until after I've played for a few hours though. __________________ Currently Playing: The Sims 3

25-02-2009, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	I plan on reading the guide during the installation, or at least flipping through it! How come you're not going to get the CE? __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,534 Blog Entries: 257	I will need to buy a new PC before I can play The Sims 3 But I shall do that in good time and be sure to have a copy of the game and a trusty Prima Guide to help me through. I have all the Prima Guides for The Sims 2 and they are great for reference. __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

25-02-2009, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Lol! I didn't know Aurora had a hubby although I might have suspected it! I would definitely send mine but he would never agree to go so I'm afraid that shivering in the night's cold for a Sims game will always be only in my department! __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scarffo Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 8,387 Blog Entries: 1	I, like Nicky, will be needing to buy a new laptop before I can buy The Sims 3, sadly. __________________

25-02-2009, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ayeffen EA Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, England Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 19,779 Blog Entries: 2	I'll probably be pre-ordering from Play.com closer to the release date. I did consider downloading it from EA Store but I rather like having the case and everything. Might get the CE just for the USB stick. It looks rather awesome. __________________ A y e f f e n

25-02-2009, 08:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	That's one of the biggest reasons why I want the CE, to get the plumbob USB and of course the in-game vintage sports car! __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 08:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Becky EA Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham Age: 18 Gender: Female Posts: 30,646	It's just the USB flash drive for me - which seems a little stupid as I'm paying an extra £20 to get it - but I'll probably have a play around with the car too. I guess it'll be nice to own the CE, though. __________________ last.fm twitter

25-02-2009, 09:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	I definitely want to own the CE as you put it! I just love the Sims and I want to get the best version of the game from the 3rd generation! __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 09:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Becky EA Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham Age: 18 Gender: Female Posts: 30,646	Yep, I think that's pretty much how I feel about it too. I'd probably get it even without the USB flash drive, as awesome as it is... __________________ last.fm twitter

25-02-2009, 09:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Me too! Just because it is a better and more complete version of the base game! __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Anny5577 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rivendell Age: 32 Posts: 484	i plan on buying it from the local bookstore...no preordering....

25-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
Becky EA Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham Age: 18 Gender: Female Posts: 30,646	I've used CDWow, Amazon and Tesco so far - both CDWow and Tesco arrived late, whereas Amazon arrived on the day. I'm using GAME for the CE. __________________ last.fm twitter

25-02-2009, 09:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	I've never pre-ordered so I really can't say but GAME and Amazong seem reliable to me and if I were to pre-order I would do it from there. That is if they delivered to Croatia! __________________ Lara4484

25-02-2009, 09:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Forces(UK) Forum Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 2,200	I wonder if The Sims 3 will have a little computer in the house where your sims can play The Sims 2. And then when The Sims 4 comes out, your sims will have the option of getting The Sims 3, and so on... We would become almost like beta testers for our own sims then. __________________ RIP Debi "Albatross", 1990-2009 A kind, fun, warm person. Thanks for cheering me up when I really needed it. So very sad to learn that you're not here now.

25-02-2009, 09:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
B53n3 Pinky & The Brain Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In my garage working on a time machine to take me back to the 70s or 80s. Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 15,123	I will be pre-ordering mine soon! I would love to "camp-out" but i cant What will the CE get more? I might get it just because its the "Collectors Edition" __________________ The Resident Agony (aunt) Uncle require someone to listen to you or a bit of advice? just drop me a PM day or night

25-02-2009, 09:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
CRASHBASHUK Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 257	thanks 4 this

25-02-2009, 09:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
Becky EA Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham Age: 18 Gender: Female Posts: 30,646	I think camping out would be pretty fun. But I'm camping the weekend after, so I might give the idea a miss. __________________ last.fm twitter

25-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
Greencat108 Forum Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In a Shed at the Bottom of Zoe's Garden Age: 14 Gender: Female Posts: 2,245 Blog Entries: 5	Probably been asked but how much is the prima guide and when is it out?? __________________ Friends will stop you from overreacting, best friends will be giggling along side you going 'someone's gonna get it'.