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The Sims 3 coming to Mac and iPhone Summer 2009
Of course, we'll have to believe it when we see it -- EA uses Transgaming for their Mac ports, and they've left a little bit to be desired so far. But just the fact that they plan an almost concurrent release for the sequel to one of the biggest games of all time bodes very well. The Sims 3 probably won't make too many waves in the hardcore PC gaming set, but anytime a major publisher plans a simultaneous release for a big title, we definitely give a nod of approval.
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TylersPage.net said 7:37AM on 2-06-2009
Dang it!!! I thought it came out to the iPhone like February 20!!! :(
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Chase said 8:08AM on 2-06-2009
Looks like I will pirate PC version until I can purchase the Mac version. What a shame... At least it is not waiting almost a year before it is ported.
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William said 1:08PM on 2-15-2009
You said: The Sims 3 probably won't make too many waves in the hardcore PC gaming set.
You do know The Sims is like the best selling game ever? These games sell like mad.
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julian said 4:03PM on 2-06-2009
YAY SIMS 3!
awesomeeeeee
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Andrew Sims said 12:10PM on 2-06-2009
The Sims 3 will actually be released on the same day as its PC counterpart - both versions are going to be on the same disc! It was confirmed by an EA staff member in their Sims community boards:
http://bbs.thesims2.ea.com/community/bbs/messages.php?threadID=d4e4f09aa27cee5891c8d37c275e71f6&directoryID=225&startRow=1&hideFramework=true&openItemID=item.225,item.43,item.61,item.104,item.41,item.127,item.23
This is great news, and it's the first time a Sims game will be released for Mac and PC at the same time.
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Disappointed said 5:22PM on 2-06-2009
It's disappointing, really, that news pieces aren't more thoroughly researched by Mr. Schramm. Although the Sims 3 is published by EA, it is created by the Maxis division. And I think I speak for everyone who has an iMac and plays Spore - Spore runs flawlessly.
I generally read the TUAW feed through Google Reader. By about the second sentence I can tell already "Damn, must be Schramm." It's a shame that there isn't a Schramm-free feed from TUAW. There'd be much less typing-for-the-sake-of-typing and much more news that, as a Mac User/Fanboy, I care about.
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Tales said 7:00PM on 2-06-2009
Incorrect. Sims and maxis are no more.
Sims is published by EA and created by. The Sim division.
Spore is published by EA and created by the Maxis division
Jack said 11:50PM on 2-06-2009
I expect we can see them in summer, but i think it is impossible.
http://www.laptops-battery.co.uk/apple-12-powerbook-g4-battery.htm
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Vikki said 9:46AM on 2-07-2009
I can't wait!!! I'm very excited, I was going to buy Sims 2 for the Mac (since I own a Mac) but instead I sometimes play on my sisters laptop ;D Saves, money until the next one comes out!!! :D
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Flint said 4:16AM on 5-07-2009
"we'll have to believe it when we see it -- EA uses Transgaming for their Mac ports, and they've left a little bit to be desired so far." This is great news, and it's the first time a Sims game will be released for Mac and PC at the same time.
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