Electronic Arts Nederland en Codename Future starten op 21 oktober met 'De Sims™3 in de klas' een pilot van het landelijk programma Natuur & Milieu Educatie op de eerste van vijf middelbare scholen in Nederland. Voor het eerst in Nederland wordt een bekende videogame, die niet specifiek als lesmateriaal is ontwikkeld, gebruikt in het onderwijs.
In de leeromgeving van Codename Future is een lessenserie gebouwd over duurzaamheid op basis van De Sims™3. Jongeren in leerjaar 2 en 3 van VMBO /HAVO / VWO, in de leeftijd van 13 en 16 jaar oud, zullen zich verdiepen in de natuur en milieu thema's water, energie, groen, afval, CO2 en de samenhang daartussen. Met de aanschaf van duurzame producten in De Sims™3 wereld zoeken de leerlingen naar een balans tussen energie, water, groen en afval.
Met het project 'De Sims™3 in de klas' brengt Codename Future een creatieve, innovatieve en leuke manier om NME aan te bieden. Games spelen een belangrijke factor in het leven van 13 tot 16 jarigen; De Sims™3 biedt uitstekende mogelijkheden om ingezet te worden in het onderwijs. De Sims™3 is een populaire videogame waarmee spelers een omgeving kunnen creëren en het leven daarin kunnen besturen.
"De zeer realistische game, in combinatie met een uitdagende online lessenserie, leent zich bij uitstek voor het bijbrengen van verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel voor mens en maatschappij en past daarom uitstekend bij het NME onderwijs, dat dezelfde ambitie heeft. Dit project is een unieke kans om de kloof die er bestaat tussen school en vrije tijd te overbruggen", aldus Geeske Steeneken, directeur van Codename Future.
"Met dit project proberen we een nog breder draagvlak voor De Sims™3 en het spelen van games te creëren. Leerlingen en leerkrachten kunnen op een leerzame en speelse wijze, samen met De Sims, milieubewust aan de slag gaan.", aldus Pien Ooms senior product manager Electronic Arts Nederland.
In december 2010 is de pilot van NME met De Sims™3 afgerond en worden de behaalde resultaten openbaar gemaakt. Vanaf dat moment kunnen alle scholen in heel Nederland met het lesmateriaal aan de slag. Voor meer informatie over het landelijk programma NME, bezoek www.nme.nl. Ga naar www.DeSims3.nl voor meer informatie over De Sims™3. Meer informatie over Codename Future kunt u vinden op www.codenamefuture.nl
Sims News
The Sims Studio will be hosting its first ever Town Hall tonight at 7 P.M. (PDT) in San Francisco. For those of you who can’t make it, tune into our Facebook and Twitter pages for live updates.
Hurry to The Sims 3 Store’s Daily Deal to grab a 2000 SimPoint bundle at an amazing price! Act now before the Daily Deal is gone, the offer is only good while supplies last.
Hurry to The Sims 3 Store’s Daily Deal to grab a 2000 SimPoint bundle at an amazing price! Act now before the Daily Deal is gone, the offer is only good while supplies last.
We’re celebrating the awesome worlds created by fellow Simmers! Join in on the celebration and download a player-made world or share yours with us!
Just one week left until The Sims 3 comes to console and Late Night launches! Join us on Facebook for our Count Down Event. Can we reach 1.7 Million fans by then? Invite your friends to “Like” our page to celebrate the launch of these games!
Just one week left until The Sims 3 comes to console and Late Night launches! Join us on Facebook for our Count Down Event. Can we reach 1.7 Million fans by then? Invite your friends to “Like” our page to celebrate the launch of these games!
Let’s get a few things clear – Vampires in The Sims 3 Late Night do not twinkle, sparkle, or cry. Vampire men look like men and vampire women, well, they’re clearly girls. When in daylight they smolder with fire and are in deep trouble as they should be. They aren’t “beautiful” in the eyes of silly, adolescent girls.
Phew. I feel better now.
We designed vampires to be awesome, cunning, and incredibly powerful. We want vampires to provide an entirely new way to play as a Sim and to tell a compelling story of the night. We also wanted them to be, ahem, night and day different from the vampires of The Sims 2 Nightlife. Those vampires seemed like they belonged in a 1920s horror movie. The Sims 3 Late Night vampires bring the allure of the night into the 21st century.
Vampires have several powers that set them apart from Sims. They are able to learn skills twice as quickly as normal Sims. They are stronger, smarter, and more creative—and it shows. Vampires also run incredibly quickly, so fast that it creates a blur effect. They can also read minds and force Sims to think of them which, when meeting new Sims, helps them quickly build relationship levels.
But that’s not all!
Vampires can drink from other Sims to replenish their thirst. This is a consensual act and so is less predatory than a vampire’s other abilities. If they don’t have anyone with whom they are close, they can grow Plasma Fruit, which vegetarian vampires prefer, or raid the hospital for plasma packs. Be wary of the law, however!
Assuming your vampire Sims wish to be prolific and spread the powers, other Sims throughout the neighborhood can be turned. After the transformation takes hold, new vampires become more pale, their eyes glow, sunlight will punish them, and their teeth grow noticeably sharper. A lot good, a little bad. Ultimately, it’s just the price you pay for a longer, more powerful life!
My favorite vampire ability is the hunt. Vampires can not only drink from other Sims, but they can scan their heat to find the Sims with the tastiest plasma. The best places to hunt are popular venues like the current hot spot nightclub as they are filled with potential targets.
As your vampire begins the hunt, every Sim at the scene begins to glow, as if covered with a heat scanner. One by one your vampire narrows down the selection, choosing their victim. Once one is found, they are added to your vampire’s relationship panel and a Map Tag is added to them. This way, no matter where they go in town, your vampire can find them.
Then, the hunt is on! Using abilities like “Read Mind” and “Think of Me” your vampire is able to expedite the relationship gain. These are just a few tactics in a vampire’s arsenal.
What will you do with your vampires? Personally, I prefer the vampire bassist. The night definitely belongs to vampires in The Sims 3 Late Night and the possibilities are many. Go forth with fangs out and drink!
Let’s get a few things clear – Vampires in The Sims 3 Late Night do not twinkle, sparkle, or cry. Vampire men look like men and vampire women, well, they’re clearly girls. When in daylight they smolder with fire and are in deep trouble as they should be. They aren’t “beautiful” in the eyes of silly, adolescent girls.
Phew. I feel better now.
We designed vampires to be awesome, cunning, and incredibly powerful. We want vampires to provide an entirely new way to play as a Sim and to tell a compelling story of the night. We also wanted them to be, ahem, night and day different from the vampires of The Sims 2 Nightlife. Those vampires seemed like they belonged in a 1920s horror movie. The Sims 3 Late Night vampires bring the allure of the night into the 21st century.
Vampires have several powers that set them apart from Sims. They are able to learn skills twice as quickly as normal Sims. They are stronger, smarter, and more creative—and it shows. Vampires also run incredibly quickly, so fast that it creates a blur effect. They can also read minds and force Sims to think of them which, when meeting new Sims, helps them quickly build relationship levels.
But that’s not all!
Vampires can drink from other Sims to replenish their thirst. This is a consensual act and so is less predatory than a vampire’s other abilities. If they don’t have anyone with whom they are close, they can grow Plasma Fruit, which vegetarian vampires prefer, or raid the hospital for plasma packs. Be wary of the law, however!
Assuming your vampire Sims wish to be prolific and spread the powers, other Sims throughout the neighborhood can be turned. After the transformation takes hold, new vampires become more pale, their eyes glow, sunlight will punish them, and their teeth grow noticeably sharper. A lot good, a little bad. Ultimately, it’s just the price you pay for a longer, more powerful life!
My favorite vampire ability is the hunt. Vampires can not only drink from other Sims, but they can scan their heat to find the Sims with the tastiest plasma. The best places to hunt are popular venues like the current hot spot nightclub as they are filled with potential targets.
As your vampire begins the hunt, every Sim at the scene begins to glow, as if covered with a heat scanner. One by one your vampire narrows down the selection, choosing their victim. Once one is found, they are added to your vampire’s relationship panel and a Map Tag is added to them. This way, no matter where they go in town, your vampire can find them.
Then, the hunt is on! Using abilities like “Read Mind” and “Think of Me” your vampire is able to expedite the relationship gain. These are just a few tactics in a vampire’s arsenal.
What will you do with your vampires? Personally, I prefer the vampire bassist. The night definitely belongs to vampires in The Sims 3 Late Night and the possibilities are many. Go forth with fangs out and drink!
October is here, which means that EA Game Cards are coming to a retailer near you!
This month, you can find the EA Game Card at the following retailers:
10/1: Blockbuster
10/26: Target
10/26: Walmart
10/29: Toys R Us
10/31 Best BuyUse the EA Game card to get SimPoints so that you can shop at The Sims 3 Store. The Sims 3 Store offers hundreds of exclusive items and room sets that you won't find anywhere else. From hairstyles and outfits to furniture and architectural items, customize your Sims' worlds in all-new ways. Get your EA Game Card Now!