Here’s the latest news while we patiently await the best Sims game to date:

Lots of questions answered in this Q&A session(Gamershell)

Electronic Arts released a Q&A for The Sims 3, the next installment in The Sims series in the works at Electronic Arts Redwood Shores and scheduled for February 20, 2009. The Sims 3 allows you to immerse your unique Sims in an open living neighborhood right outside their door. The initial feature-set unveiled includes the new seamless, open neighborhood, new Create A Sims character, new realistic personalities and new unlimited customization…

The Sims 3 Character Screenshots (Cinemablend)

Well, there’s no reason to beat around the bush. The main reason why the Sims 3 character screenshots are completely underwhelming is because it’s only one character and two screenshots of said character. Now look here, there’s no reason to get upset. I tried to warn you. Nevertheless, you can at least see that the details in the character designs and textures have come a long way. Sort of. Polygons are no longer visible in the 3D models, but the lighting leaves the eye wanting…

New Create A Sim—Create Any Sim You Can Imagine (computergames.ro)

In addition to the open, living neighborhood, the all-new Create-a-Sim interface will feature easy-to-use design tools that allow you to make truly detailed Sims characters that are more realistic than ever. Create-a-Sim gives you the incredible freedom to customize just about any Sims 3 character you can imagine. From thin to full-figured to muscular—everything in between and even the extreme! In addition to determining your Sims body shape and size, you will also be able to fine-tune every feature on their faces, customize their hair style and select their skin tone, all from a vast selection of options. With so many choices to choose from, it is fun to create more realistic characters that look like you, someone you want to look like, or even a famous personality…

Massive Sims 3 Q&A Tells All (kotaku)

Do you have questions about The Sims 3? Well EA has just unleashed a massive amount of answers in the form a a 30-question Q&A document that covers everything from the new character personality system to what kind of parties your sims can participate in. Of course the big question on all major fans of the series is whether or not The Sims 2 expansion they spent hundreds of dollars on would be hitting the trash bin. You might be needing a bigger bin…