Macbook Pro Retina Overheating - Sims 3

I have a Macbook Pro Retina 2.6ghz 16gb and I'm running the Sims 3 on Bootcamp. I can run skyrim fine on ultra settings without any heating or noisy fans. However, when i run Sims 3 the fans get real noisy and the whole laptop gets really hot. Also during gameplay it lags to the point where its not playable.
Any advice?
Thanks,

go to utilities> activity monitor and look at the percentage of computer used in running "the Sims" program
if this is greater than 50% then it is a very intense computing program(even if it may seem otherwise)
It may also be a program running in the background(Time Machine, Skyrim, Lots of internet webpages open). If this is the case try to close those programs SAFELY, and then allow the computer to restart. this may allow the ram to be cleared, thus improving performance and reducing heat.
it ma also be where you are placing the computer, because if you are placing it on a carpet/blankets/cushion it may have blocked the cooling fan.
try moving it to a solid surface(table,desk, ect)
ps I believe the app Temperature Gauge would be in your interest to purchase( it's great with veiwing the laptops' individual temperatures to see where the problem lies)
Hope this helped you

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