Article: Millions Embrace The Sims 3 with Biggest Launch Week in Franchise History.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that the hotly anticipated The Sims™ 3, stormed retail shelves starting June 2nd and sold thru more than 1.4 million PC/Mac units within the first week making it the best-selling PC launch in EA's history. Fan intensity is evidenced through the more than 7 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3, also available for download from the Apple App Store for iPhone™ and iPod® touch, shot up to #1 paid app position on launch day and has maintained that spot since launch.

"With more than a dozen press awards, strong reviewer scores and positive feedback ...

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