Sims 3 is in de eerste week na de release al 1,4 miljoen keer over de toonbank gegaan en op de Sims 3 exchange is ook ook erg druk: al 7 miljoen keer is er daar ‘player created content’ gedownload.
Millions Embrace The Sims 3 with Biggest Launch Week in Franchise History
More Than 1.4 Million Units Sold and 7 Million Downloads of Player Created Content Within First Week
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jun 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that the hotly anticipated The Sims(TM) 3, stormed retail shelves starting June 2nd and sold thru more than 1.4 million PC/Mac units within the first week making it the best-selling PC launch in EA’s history. Fan intensity is evidenced through the more than 7 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3, also available for download from the Apple App Store for iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch, shot up to #1 paid app position on launch day and has maintained that spot since launch.
With more than a dozen press awards, strong reviewer scores and positive feedback from The Sims community, we are thrilled with the success of The Sims 3 launch and the early sales indicate that we have another hit on our hands, said Rod Humble, Head of the EA Play Label.The volume of items created with The Sims 3 and downloaded online is a testament to how passionate The Sims players are. It’s their world now, we can’t wait to see everything players create and share.
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