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The Sims 3

The Sims 3 was the third main-series entry in the iconic life-simulation series. The game expanded upon its predecessors by implementing an open-world, giving players considerably more freedom. The Sims 3 also expanded on the game's customizability with Create-a-Style, which lets players meticulously alter various designs.

The Sims 3 game
The Sims 3

Franchise
The Sims
Platform(s)
PS3 , Xbox 360 , Wii , 3DS , Nintendo DS , PC , Android , iOS
Released
June 2, 2009
Developer(s)
Maxis
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Genre(s)
Simulation
ESRB
T For Teen due to Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence

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