Alright, just what I wanted to hear! Actually, no…not really. While I do appreciate the fact that EA is working on an update for The Sims 3 and the Create-A-World tool will be released any day now…I do not enjoy what the update will consist of. Here’s what EAUK Aurora has to say:
Happy Holidays Simmers!
We wanted to let you know that a new Game Update for The Sims 3 and the release of The Sims™ 3 Create a World Tool – BETA will be coming this month. Updates are the primary way for us to offer new features for your games, address any issues, and keep you up-to-date on the latest information to support online features. The upcoming December update will include several items, but we’d like to tell you today about one new feature specifically that we’re really excited about.
Introducing – Shop Mode! You heard right folks. The December update will introduce a button that will allow you to shop from The Sims 3 Store from inside your game. This new feature will enhance your shopping experience at The Sims 3 Store and allow you to access The Sims 3 Store via Shop Mode from the main menu, build or buy mode or during Create-a-Sim. As you purchase new items, they will be added to your catalog, while your game is running. You can browse the full Store catalog directly from your game and purchase furniture, décor, hair, clothing – without ever closing your game. This is a really exciting new experience for The Sims series, and we look forward to sharing with you!
Create your own worlds for The Sims 3 this December!
Create and share unique new worlds that you design with The Sims 3 Create a World Tool – BETA. Download for free and step into the shoes of The Sims 3 development team by using the same tools the team uses to create worlds and towns for The Sims 3.
Stay tuned for specific details on the Game Update coming in December including everything it will provide and more news around Create a World Tool – BETA.
Thanks,
The Sims 3 Development Team
There are so many bugs and issues that need to be fixed with the game…so why are you boasting about the ability to purchase your stuff in-game now? That’s not what players want to hear or even see you focusing on – fix your game first before even thinking about sucking more money from the players! And if you have fixed many of the common problems people are having, wouldn’t it be better off to say that as the main highlight.
Sheesh sometimes I wonder about these folks…
Well said Jud!
You are totally right
They say here in this text that they ‘will address any issues’ I hope so.
It will be really annoying if they don’t’ fix these problems and give us new features which we don’t need.
Who wants to shop inside game it will just make more problems.
Addressing any issues means they’re addressing THEIR issue that ppl aren’t buyin stuff from the store.
I think that’s what they meant…..cuz my issue is that i have no idea what updates to do and i’m afraid of updating anything and i haven’t played sims in forever saving for my last day of school…
poo.
I agree, but EA marketing (who are clearly totally lacking in business and marketing skill – seriously, this is getting ridiculous) seem not to.
I liked The Sims better when the Maxis logo was more involved. Which means Will Wright was more involved in the scene…
And yes, EA is controlled by money vampires (like many other companies out there).
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I, too, am fed up with this crap. They are so stubborn, it’s pathetic. And I CAW was being released today on the 10? *sigh*
It’s arleady December 10th, and i can’t see Create-A-World tool download link in the official site!!!
It appears they pushed it back and EA Germany got the date wrong. Fail 🙁
What else is new? I wouldn’t be surprised if it released next month. But… let’s hope it is this month. I’m ready for a new town.
What happened to this game series? EA is now pushing back everything and stealing our money! There is a reason for the Open Launcher button. Its to get items. I don’t want this game connecting to the internet and slowing everything down. I was highly waiting for this day and you know what, they screwed stuff up. I hate this new company, they don’t know crap about making games. When Sims 2 was around, nothing was held back. I NEVER needed a patch. I was alright with waiting a few months for Aspyr to make a Mac version. Its pathetic. Goodness, remember when they said the tool would be released 2 weeks to 2 months after the release? I would rather have this tool than World Adventures. The game caused even more bugs. If I don’t get this by Saturday, I will not be a happy camper.
Looks like you won’t be a happy camper. I doubt it’ll be here by Saturday, though, I wish. 🙁
I agree with:
“Addressing any issues means they’re addressing THEIR issue that ppl aren’t buyin stuff from the store.”
Guess that means more issues. I won’t patch.
Maybe if they lowered their prices by at least no more than 25 cents per item, or even less, more people would consider buying. Though, I still don’t like the Store. I prefer SP’s.
Dec. 13 here in Brasil…. 🙁 That’s too bad I was really looking forward to december 10th…….