The Sims 3 Leaked to torrent ?

The Sims 3 Leaked to torrent even before release?

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.