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Released by EA Germany and found by SimsDomination

Nothing new here as we pretty much heard it all from the various media that came out of GamesCom 2010, but still worth posting!  Thanks to Sims 3 Nieuws for catching this video.

The Sims Medieval is a more or less directed game, pointing you in certain story developments to get you further in the game. You have to aim at completing your ambition (at some point), through mini games and quests, although you can put it off for a while.

There are many limitations in the game, such as no build mode and just one choice for the kingdom area, which make you sacrifice quite a bit of the freedom you may be used to from The Sims 3. Therefore it seems that The Sims Medieval is most interesting for new players of the Sims franchise – similar to the Sims Stories series for The Sims 2. Seasoned players may find the game too limited. To increase the replay value of the game, you can continuously start over with a new kingdom and new ambition, but at some point I expect you’ll have “been there, done that.”

Nevertheless the style of the game, even in these somewhat early stages of development, makes an immersive medieval setting. It is an entirely different style compared to the modern Sims we have seen until now, which makes for a nice variation. Also having the quests probably makes the game more suitable for shorter game sessions, in which you just complete a single quest.

continuing reading The Sims Zone’s preview of Medieval from GamesCom 2010

One of the core new features Late Night introduces is that your Sims can become celebrities. Your Sims will have a score of up to five celebrity stars. To achieve these stars, you have to gain points by socializing with more famous celebrities or working on your career. The higher up you are in the career ladder, the more famous you will be.

The celebrity theme isn’t complete without a movie career, which this pack adds. You can either pursue to become a famous actor/actress or even a movie director. If you’re luck you may also win some awards. The musician career is also being improved, although I am unsure in what way exactly.

Being a celebrity will give you some benefits, like random gifts from fans, but also the usual drawbacks. Papparazzi stakeout around your home stalking you. If you behave badly and it’s spotted, a scandal may hunt you. You can choose to sue the papparazzi at the city hall, and hope for the best, or just bribe the papparazzi and hope nothing leaks out. The third and final option: lose some of your fame score.

continuing reading The Sims Zone’s preview of Late Night from GamesCom 2010

DarkSpore is hitting the rounds of various gaming magazines!  Check out the September issue of GameInformer as well as PC Gamer for exclusive previews on Maxis’ latest game due out February of 2011!  If anyone happens to have the magazine, please let me know what new details were said.  Thanks!

If this wasn’t digital only, I’d say it’s too good of a deal to pass up!  Save on The Sims 3 Ambitions ($24), The Sims 3 World Adventures ($18), SimCity 4 Deluxe ($12), The Sims 3 ($29), Spore ($18), The Sims 3 High End Loft Stuff ($12), Spore Creepy & Cute ($12) and SimCity Societies ($12).  There are many other games to choose from, so have a look (US Store only).

Thanks to Skyline from Simmers News for the tip!

Ahhhhh, so that’s what the two items posted earlier were from.  Tsk, tsk, EA…need to be more careful on protecting your free items, those links appear to be easily accessible!  Anyhow, here are the free items that you can get if you decide to purchase any bundles for this month.

With all of the advertisments I’ve done today regarding The Sims 3 Store, I’d figured EA would award me with free SimPoints or something XD.  In my dreams, I suppose.  Anyhow if you plan to buy any new SimPoints bundles for the month of September (say around the time Barnacle Bay comes out), remember the code SEPT15OFF as it will save you 15% or more on car insurance on SimPoints.  If you’re interested, purchase SimPoint bundles here.

Those who use the in-game store within The Sims 3 will be able to view a special pirate-themed set called Buccaneer’s Bounty that features 16 items.  This set is marked down to 500 SimPoints (originally 700) until September 10th.  If you are wondering how to access the Shop Mode within the game, all you need to do is follow this short tutorial from the official Sims 3 site.  Otherwise you can access it regularly by clicking this link here (thanks PajamaRick!)

Enjoy eating at Taco Bell?  Have a kid?  Head on down to your local Taco Bell and grab a kids meal, they are giving away MySims PC for free!  I’m going to be heading down there myself later on to pick one up…I can’t stand the food, but I don’t think my nephew will mind.