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The release of The Sims 3 draws near, and here you have the commercial that will air on broadcast television leading up to the game’s out-of-control retail success.

To me, it’s kind of like what I’d imagine the end of the world to look like. In it, hundreds of Sims descend upon a city from a tall, grassy hill. It’s a stampede as a they race towards the town, pushing each other out of the way, and eerily morphing between looks as if possessed by demons. Then, they just mill around as if there’s no tomorrow. Some are near naked, others are looting homes. Some look desperate to hook up for the last time.

Yes, this definitely looks like the apocalypse. Or a frat party. Either way, I’m kind of looking forward to The Sims 3, which hits shelves on June 2.


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Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 10:23
Phantom Spaceman
I like that redhead on the left.
mourning orange's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 10:35
mourning orange
Me too.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 10:36
Josh Tolentino
Suddenly, The Sims appeals to me.
dorock's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 10:46
dorock
Yes, it "looks" like a lot of fun, I can't "wait" I "wish" I was "playing" "it" right now.


Now lets see if anyone gets what I was going for. Overall it looks like alot of fun, being able to go anywhere in the Town with your sim at any point really is plus!
The Incredible Edible Egg's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 10:46
The Incredible Edible Egg
Sims tie-in with Fallout, confirmed!
Chocobo Knight's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 10:55
Chocobo Knight
This makes me want to make a Sim 3 version of Raccoon City... :\
BraunoftheDead's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:01
BraunoftheDead
That pic would make an awesome wallpaper if it was bigger.
Fanatism's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:16
Fanatism
It would be kind of cool if you're able to make different scenarios for your town, like zombie infested as cho-knight proposes. :>
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:18
TheDreadHawk
Why do I get excited for The Sims?
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:26
Nick Chester
@Fanatism:

Check the gallery now. Will that work? :)
StickFlick's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:28
StickFlick
im hoping this will run on my girlfriend pos laptop otherwise I can say goodbye to my computer for her sims fix or say goodbye to StickFlicks night time happy time. damn women and their trump card.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:47
PappaDukes
My laptop is on the fence with the specs they released... I'm afraid if I buy it, and it doesn't work, I'm screwed. I may have to "try before I buy" just because I don't feel safe spending $60 on a PC game that won't work on my laptop.
Mushman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 13:15
Mushman
Amazing, as a long, long time sims fan, I'm just waiting for the inevitable release on PS3.

That above video has made me even more happy about playing the game soon.
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 13:22
RiotMonster
Totally playing this. Sadly.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 15:52
Chronic Logic
Let there be torture and violence! Playing God has never been this much fun, a cruel and malevolent god.
Jack8274's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 19:01
Jack8274
Sad about the leak of this game, but when they leak out a month early it's kind of hard not to be pirated.
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