More about In-Game Ads from The Sims 3 v1.12 patch If you read the newest Sims 3 patch notes, you will recall that EA has inserted “a new born virus” (only kidding, we’re not sure what problems it may cause at this time – if any) know as “In Game Ads” .* It adds, of course,* in-game advertisements in your game once it is enabled thus leading to another reason why patches are not good for you or your game (exception for when they actually do help -which is rarely).* Oh and did I mention it not only adds ads D), it allows EA to openly add more in your game as you browse the web or turn it on: This game update will be dynamic advertising possibilities in The Sims 3 is activated. However, there are no current plans for such material to activate. For more information in the EULA of The Sims 3. (Translated by Google) So will you survive with in-game ads from EA about buying expansions or any other EA games?* Signing up to be a victim to their various subscriptions that don’t even work?* Or will you disable the internet when you start to play the game?* Either way, we won’t know until they decide to flip the switch to activate this service. If it does come to this, there may be a number of programs to prevent this from happening.* One is called* “ZoneAlarm” in which it stops applications for access the internet without your approval. Source: Sims3Nieuws
