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Červenec 2009
Record Breaking Sims 3 Sales Figures
POSLÁNO V
24/07/09
According to a news article over on Gamasutra, Electronic Arts\' latest and greatest has sold more than 800,000 units in the US alone for the month of June. By comparison, the Sims 2 had around 700,000 first month sales in the domestic market back in 2004. What does this really mean? The future is bright indeed for the Sims franchise!
The full article can be found at this link:
\r\nhttp://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24505
The full article can be found at this link:
\r\nhttp://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24505
Evolving the Sims 3
POSLÁNO V
19/07/09
There is a very good article written by veteran game professional Steve Breslin over at Gamasutra. Here he talks about the history and theory of Sandbox Gameplay, a common game industry term you may have heard before. As we all know, the Sims series and the Sims 3 in particular incorporates this concept into the overall game design. Whether you are a player, a builder, a modder or a developer, this article is a highly recommended read and can be found at this link:
\r\nhttp://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4081/the_history_and_theory_of_sandbox_.php \r\n
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\r\nAfter having read it myself, I pose to you these questions:
\r\nhttp://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4081/the_history_and_theory_of_sandbox_.php \r\n
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\r\nAfter having read it myself, I pose to you these questions:
- As a sandbox game, what has the Sims 3 done well?
- Of the parts that work well for sandbox gameplay, why are they successful?
- How can the sandbox experience in the Sims 3 be made better?
Comments and feedback can be given at this BBS link:
\r\nhttp://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/0/69306.page#645622
Antique Chronometer
POSLÁNO V
01/07/09
For those who have the Storybook objects collection from the Sims 3 Store, have you noticed that the Antique Chronometer cannot be placed on a fireplace mantle at all? That object should be able to do so, because the time pieces from the base game will go on a fireplace mantle. Clearly this is an oversight on EA\'s part, one that they ought to rectify. If not, then it shall fall upon some enterprising modders to do so.
