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Genre "Virtual Life":
PC Video Game Deals, Top Reviews and New Releases

3 most recent price drops as of Saturday, February 11, 2012 (07:42PM PST)

The Sims 3 (PC)

Sale Price $24.89 SALE

(17% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 5.2 (details) Deal Factor for "The Sims 3 (PC)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "The Sims 3" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.3
Weighted Savings Bonus + 0.4
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.2 Review Average 8.5 (based on 5 critics) Genre Virtual Life Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date 2009-06-02 Description From Wikipedia: "The Sims 3 is a strategic life simulation video game in The Sims franchise, originally created by Maxis. The Sims 3 is built upon the same concept as its ..." expand → The Sims 3 (PC)

The Sims 3 is a strategic life simulation video game in The Sims franchise, originally created by Maxis. The Sims 3 is built upon the same concept as its predecessor. Players control their Sims in various activities and form relationships in a manner similar to real life. The Sims 3, like The Sims and The Sims 2, does not have a defined final goal; gameplay is open-ended.

The Sims 3: World Adventures (PC)

Sale Price $24.44 SALE

(19% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 5.2 (details) Deal Factor for "The Sims 3: World Adventures (PC)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "The Sims 3: World Adventures" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 4.2
Weighted Savings Bonus + 0.5
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.2 Review Average 8.4 (based on 2 critics) Genre Virtual Life Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date 2009-11-17 Description From Wikipedia: "The Sims 3 World Adventures is the first expansion pack for the strategic life simulation computer game The Sims 3. The expansion pack focuses on travelling ..." expand → The Sims 3: World Adventures (PC)

The Sims 3 World Adventures is the first expansion pack for the strategic life simulation computer game The Sims 3. The expansion pack focuses on travelling to various areas in a manner similar to previous expansions The Sims: Vacation and The Sims 2: Bon Voyage. Sims are able to travel to simplified versions of France, China and Egypt. At these locations, sims are able to participate in adventures to earn rewards and benefits. Sims are also able to level up in three new skills; Photography, Martial Arts and Nectar Making. In addition the game provides new objects, socials, wishes and opportunities.

The Sims 3: Late Night (PC)

Sale Price $27.00 SALE

(32% off) at Amazon Deal Factor 5.1 (details) Deal Factor for "The Sims 3: Late Night (PC)"
The Deal Factor reflects the value of a deal: it's a score ranging from 0 to 10 that is based on the game's average review score, the percentage of the price drop ("savings"), and the game's age. Deals with the largest savings on the best-reviewed and most recent games have the highest Deal Factors. Since we're snobs, we give more weight to the review score than the savings or age (a bad game doesn't get better just because it's cheap or new, and our goal is to help you find the most attractive deals, not just the cheapest or newest games).

For "The Sims 3: Late Night" the Deal Factor details look like this:

Weighted Review Score 3.8
Weighted Savings Bonus + 0.8
Weighted Age Bonus + 0.5
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Deal Factor 5.1 Review Average 7.5 (based on 2 critics) Genre Virtual Life Publisher Electronic Arts Release Date 2010-10-26 Description "Get your Sims an all-access pass to the hottest spots in town. Whether they mingle with celebrities or enjoy a casual night with friends, your Sims’ social ..." expand → The Sims 3: Late Night (PC)

Get your Sims an all-access pass to the hottest spots in town. Whether they mingle with celebrities or enjoy a casual night with friends, your Sims’ social lives are getting a boost! But keep in mind that some scenes are more exclusive than others, so make sure your Sims have the right connections to get past the bouncers at the hottest clubs.

Wherever your Sims go, they’ll discover new things to become—adored celebrities, all-night partiers, rowdy bandmates, or sexy vampires.

What will your Sims get up to after dark?

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

GameSpot 7.5 The Sims 3: Pets (PC)

Horses and controllable cats and dogs give The Sims 3: Pets a good deal of heart.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

GameSpot 8.5 Minecraft (PC)

Building, crafting, and adventuring doesn't get much better than in Minecraft.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

IGN 9.0 Minecraft (PC)

The only limit is your imagination.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

GameSpy 10.0 Minecraft (PC)

Minecraft final has arrived, so how does the indie sensation stack up?

Game Informer 9.3 Minecraft (PC)

Minecraft Review

Monday, November 21, 2011

1UP 10.0 Minecraft (PC)

Its uniqueness defies the crowd who might go, "MINECRAFT IS WAY 2 BLOCKY. I MEAN LOOK AT GAMES LIKE MW3. YOU CAN DO BETTER NOTCH."

GamePro 10.0 Minecraft (PC)

A sandbox world with endless opportunities, Mojang's Minecraft is an outstanding creative outlet that's definitely worth your time.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

IGN 7.5 The Sims 3: Pets (PC)

No fleas on this one.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

IGN 8.5 From Dust (PC)

Beautiful yet menacing, From Dust leaves a lasting impression.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Splitkick 6.0 From Dust (PC)

One of the biggest names from my childhood has created a game based on a concept from one of the most beloved games of my youth. I am instantly eagerly anticipating this title and will stop at nothing to have it. Unfortunately, From Dust has not been the new breath of life for the genre I was waiting for.

Monday, August 22, 2011