This patch updates The Sims 3 World Adventures to v. 2.2.8, and includes a fix for save file incompatibilities that result in the Error Code 16 error message while saving.

The Sims 3 World Adventures 2.0.86 to 2.2.8 US Retail Patch
http://www.filefront.com/14959617/The-Sims-3-World-Adventures-2.0.86-to-2.2.8-US-Retail-Patch/

The Sims 3 World Adventures 2.0.86 to 2.2.8 Worldwide Retail Patch
http://www.filefront.com/14959621/The-Sims-3-World-Adventures-2.0.86-to-2.2.8-Worldwide-Retail-Patch/

Sims 3 US v. 1.6.6 to v. 1.7.9 Retail Patch
http://www.filefront.com/14953711/Sims-3-US-v.-1.6.6-to-v.-1.7.9-Retail-Patch/
This patch updates the Sims 3 to v. 1.7.9 and fixes save file incompatibilities that result in the Error Code 16 error message while saving.

Sims 3 Worldwide v. 1.6.6 to v. 1.7.9 Retail Patch
http://www.filefront.com/14953713/Sims-3-Worldwide-v.-1.6.6-to-v.-1.7.9-Retail-Patch/
This patch updates the Sims 3 to v. 1.7.9 and fixes save file incompatibilities that result in the Error Code 16 error message while saving.

This trailer features Pixie Lott in her dressing room getting ready to go on stage and playing The Sims 3 World Adventures on her laptop.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Bonus Costume Trailer
http://www.filefront.com/14918757/Resident-Evil-The-Darkside-Chronicles-Bonus-Costume-Trailer/
Check out the bonus costumes you can get in Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles in this new trailer.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles ToFu Mode Trailer
http://www.filefront.com/14918761/Resident-Evil-The-Darkside-Chronicles-ToFu-Mode-Trailer/
This trailer shows off just over a minute and a half of gameplay footage featuring the ToFu Mode in Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles.

The Sims 3: World Adventures Launch Trailer
http://www.filefront.com/14918807/The-Sims-3-World-Adventures-Launch-Trailer/
This trailer shows off thirty seconds of gameplay footage in support of the launch of the Sims 3: World Adventures expansion pack.

The Sims 3: World Adventures Nelly Furtado Trailer
http://www.filefront.com/14918803/The-Sims-3-World-Adventures-Nelly-Furtado-Trailer/
In this trailer for The new Sims 3 World Adventures expansion pack, Nelly Furtado jet sets to real-world inspired locations within the new expansion.

This patch will update your Sims 3 retail installation to v. 1.3.24. This patch is for the US version of the simulation title.

Changes: – After getting promoted in a job with a night shift the Sim will only receive the day off if their next shift starts within 8 hours. – Exporting and Sharing a Level 10 Gardener Sim properly maintains their special abilities. – Fixes to Story Progression. Babies will no longer be born to single parents. Player created or controlled households are now protected and will no longer be removed through Story Progression. Warning: Story Progression will no longer remove previously player controlled Sims. Users who take control of too many Sims in the same game may experience poor performance as the neighborhood can become over populated.

Full: http://www.filefront.com/14158225/sims3_1.3.24.00001_from_1.0.631.00001_US.exe/
Incremental: http://www.filefront.com/14158229/sims3_1.3.24.00001_from_1.2.7.00001_US.exe/

WorldWide
Full: http://www.filefront.com/14158231/sims3_1.3.24.00002_from_1.0.631.00002_Worldwide.exe/
Incremental: http://www.filefront.com/14158233/sims3_1.3.24.00002_from_1.2.7.00002_Worldwide.exe/

Digital Download
Full: http://www.filefront.com/14158235/sims3_1.3.24.00107_from_1.0.631.00107_DD.exe/
Incremental: http://www.filefront.com/14158241/sims3_1.3.24.00107_from_1.2.7.00107_DD.exe/

The Sims 2 Exchange Update Patch
EA has released a small patch for the original The Sims 2 game, which fixes an issue that users receive when attempting to upload content to the Exchange.

Blood Bowl Patch version 1.014
This patch will update your Blood Bowl install to version 1014. It contains a number of changes and fixes.

Dungeon Fighter Online Comic Con 2009 Trailer
This trailer for Nexon’s upcoming MMO will be shown off at the San Diego Comic Con this week.

Football Superstars Client RC107
This is the latest client for Football SuperStars, a MMO which allows players to meet in a football-themed virtual world and take part in matches.

Having run completely dry of any other Zero Punctuation material, Yahtzee has turned in desperation to the bottom of the bin and set his sites on The Sims 3. If you’ve watched Zero Punctuation, you know not to expect the glowing recommendation he gave inFAMOUS. However this could be the funniest, most painfully accurate review ever from a certain point of view.

The Sims is a highly controversial, emotionally charged subject in the Sines household. The kids and I really enjoy it while Shawn… he just realized he’s been channeling Yahtzee all this time.

Zero Punctuation is regular weekly feature on The Escapist.

The Sims 3 is the next generation of the original Maxis hit god game, The Sims. The game is definitely a technical evolution as I described in my impressions on Sims 3 Creation, Buy, and Build mode design mechanics, but how does it actually play after you’ve spent hours designing your Sims and their new homes.

Sims 3 breaks the sims out of the confines of their beautifully constructed prisons and allows them to freely roam the world around them. You can follow your sim to work at the theater or the military base or watch as they jog, bike, or drive to the beach for a sunny afternoon. You can walk around town collecting little treasures like unpolished gems and mystery seeds or go introduce yourself to your neighbors. Just walk up and ring the bell.
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The Sims series has taken the next big leap forward with the latest full game, The Sims 3. Fans of the sims will find a lot to love about the game as long as they can keep in mind that Sims 3 is a new base game. Gamers who own every expansion and stuff pack for Sims 2 should find the new game mechanics fixes much of what wasn’t fun about the previous titles, but they’ll have to be patient as many of the luxuries they’ve come to take for granted will have to wait for expansion. Read on for the scoop on the Sims 3.

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The latest NPD numbers are out now, and it’s official: the industry is taking a major hit compared to last year. Total sales in May were $863 million, down 23% from last May. The 2009 year-to-date totals are down 7% from a year ago.

According to The Wall Street Journal, total videogame spending dropped below $1 billion for the first time since August 2007. The most significant drops were in console sales, with the sales leading Nintendo Wii dropping 55%.

But it’s not all bad news. Since the sales figures for this month largely met the expectations of industry analysts, there is speculation that the recent contraction in the industry should end by August. Also driving these predictions is the fact that there are a number of high-profile games coming to retail release dates, starting with the Sims 3 this month. We can still look forward to games like Batman: Arkham Asylum, Left 4 Dead 2, Dragon Age, and Brutal Legend to drive sales up later this year.

In all honesty, no one should be surprised by these numbers. After all, last May saw the release of one of the most highly anticipated titles of the year, Grand Theft Auto 4. That title alone drove more sales than the top two sellers for this May combined. Nevermind that had it hit its intended release date, it would have already been on store shelves for months at that time. 2008 was a phenomenal year for videogame sales, but in today’s economy, every industry is taking hits. Videogames may recover faster, because they allow consumers to stay home, and are one of the more cost efficient methods of personal entertainment.

I don’t think it’s time to panic yet, but if there isn’t a turnaround by August, then you may have to worry a little bit.