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'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 [[social simulation video game]] developed by the Redwood Shores studio of [[Maxis]], and published by [[Electronic Arts]]. Part of ''[[The Sims]]'' series, it is the sequel to ''[[The Sims 2]]''. It was released on June 2, 2009, for MacMicrosoft OS XWindows, Microsoft WindowsMacOS, and mobile versions. Console versions were released for [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] in October 2010 and a month later for [[Wii]]. The [[Windows Phone]] version was released on October 15, 2010. A [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, released on March 27, 2011, was one of the platform's launch titles.

The game follows the same premises as its predecessors ''[[The Sims (video game)|The Sims]]'' and ''The Sims 2'' and is based around a life simulation where the player controls the actions and fates of its characters, the ''Sims'', as well as their houses and neighborhoods. ''The Sims 3'' expands on previous games in having an [[open world]] system, where neighborhoods are completely open for the sims to move around without any [[loading screen]]s. A new design tool, the Create-a-Style tool, was also introduced. Create-a-Style allows for clothing, hair, as well as most objects and walls/floors to be visually customized, with several textures and materials available to use. Custom designs can also be saved for later use.