The Sims 3 Leaked?

Could it be possible that some players are checking out The Sims 3 a few weeks earlier than expected? Rumors have it that The Sims 3 has been leaked to numerous torrent sites around the world much earlier than the June 2 release date. According to GamePolitics who initially reported on the rumors, a 4.94 GB file has been making the rounds on sites like The Pirate Bay, a well known site that's currently involved in piracy charges.

While there hasn't been specific confirmation of these files actually being a full version of the retail game yet, it does call into question the recent stance by EA to remove DRM from its PC games. The leak of a major title like The Sims 3 weeks before its release could possibly force the company's hand to return to stricter measures to protect its property. We've contacted EA for comment and confirmation on the leak, but didn't receive any word as of publication.

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