1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Computer Sim Games

10 Things You Don't Know About "The Sims 3"

Rock Star Sim

We've all had a "I can't believe they did that" moment playing "The Sims." Here are a few tidbits about the game you may have not discovered.

"The Sims 3"

Computer Sim Games Spotlight10

Courtney's Computer Sim Games Blog

New "Spore" Game: "Spore Island" for Facebook

Friday November 6, 2009
Just when I thought I had enough Facebook games to keep me busy, EA goes and releases a "Spore" game. "Spore Island" is a simplistic version of "Spore." It's one stage of the game, made into a Flash game.

You design a creature by picking out a body, legs, eyes, and a mouth. Then after picking attributes (defense, weight, etc), you send your creature into the wild (or an observation) and hope it earns the most points. The observation screen reminds me of Pac-Man. You watch your creature eat or avoid other creatures (computer or ones created by your friends) to eat plants from a top-down view.

"Spore Island" isn't the best Facebook game, and it surely isn't the worst. None of my friends have joined yet. I'm sure it has to be more watching your creature race around friends, rather than random wild ones.

The Sims 3 Create A World Tool

Sunday November 1, 2009
Options are expected by sim players. Seeing "The Sims 3" come with only one world was disappointing (you can download another at thesims3.com). Come December that will all change. EA is releasing the Create A World tool. The Sims Resource got a preview. They say it looks technical and think only a few will be able to master it.

We will have to wait. It won't be out until sometime in December.

"The Sims 3" Furniture Downloads

Tuesday October 27, 2009
There isn't an official tool or forum to share brand new objects for "The Sims 3." The Sims Resource, a web site devoted to "The Sims" since its release, developed a program to import and export files. For the unique items, you'll have to visit fan sites. You don't need to download recolors of original objects. Just use the Create-A-Style tool to change colors (accessed through edit button in Build mode).

Which is your favorite to download so far? Furniture, clothes, or hair? For me, it's been clothes. I rotate through clothes often.

"The Sims 3 World Adventures" Bonus Items

Wednesday October 21, 2009

The first expansion for "The Sims 3" is due out November 17th. Less than a month away, kids! To sweeten the expansion, EA is going to give you "new Explorer's Loot content" when you register, plus 1,000 simpoints to use in the store.

What has everyone picked out from the store? Or have you not used your 1,000 points from "The Sims 3." I bought a bookcase. Now I'm thinking about the kid's animal bedroom set.

Discuss

Community Forum

Explore Computer Sim Games

About.com Special Features

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

How to Buy a BlackBerry

Sleek and trim or loaded with extras? Select the right smartphone for your lifestyle. More >

  1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Computer Sim Games

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.