EA Games has given eager Sims fans something to look forward to early next year. The Sims 3 is scheduled for a February 20, 2009 release date. Of course there will be a Collector’s Edition that includes enticing goodies such as an exclusive Italian sports car. Here are the details from the press release on Business Wire:

The Sims 3 Collector’s Edition will include:

• The Sims 3 Game for PC
• The Sims Plumbob USB Drive with matching Green Carabiner
• Exclusive In-Game Italian-Style Sports Car
• Tips and hints guide
• The Sims 3 Plumbob Stickers

The Sims 3 website has been updated as EA gears up for the release of what will certainly be as popular and addictive a title as The Sims and The Sims 2. There’s a new developer video which illustrates Sims’ personality traits and animations, which are very likely to have come directly from the developers video capturing themselves. You’ll also get a much better idea of just how gameplay works. It seems like The Sims 3 has taken a giant leap towards Simcity Societies where you can change Sims on the fly. Check out the What is The Sims 3 video for the full story.

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