Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall…Each Season Brings Fun for All
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Celebrate the change of seasons this holiday in one of the most
highly-anticipated expansion packs released from the
critically-acclaimed The Sims Studio. The Maxis Label of
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that The Sims™ 3
Seasons Expansion Pack* is now available across retailers nationwide
and Origin.com on PC/Mac and for digital download on PC at Origin.com.
In the latest release from the widely popular The Sims 3 series,
players can experience the thrill of the changing seasons with
transformative weather, fun new activities such as snowboarding, soccer
shoot-outs, and roller-skating, entertaining festivals and even some
out-of-this-world surprises.
"The Sims 3 Seasons will offer fans more than just sunny
days to tell their stories by dramatically transforming each world from
one season to the next," said Ryan Vaughan, Producer for The Sims.
"In a first for The Sims, new festival lots and holiday
celebrations have added ways for players to truly revel in the spirit of
each season." In addition to dramatic weather effects and seasonal
celebrations, The Sims 3 Seasons introduces all-new activities
that will add a fun and festive spirit to every season. Sims can enjoy
the unique beauty of the changing seasons as they create snowmen and
snow angels, or sip hot chocolate beneath the mistletoe against the
backdrop of a winter wonderland, go egg-hunting, enter a pie-eating
contest, or toss some horseshoes, just to name a few.
Making a return to The Sims franchise in The Sims 3 Seasons are
the fan favorite aliens. These extraterrestrial Sims bring with them
UFOs, telepathic abilities, unpredictable abductions and even male
pregnancy...oh boy…or girl. Players can add aliens to their households
to observe the full range of these otherworldly creatures' bizarre
powers, and aliens who visit earth can also sign up to become test
subjects at the new Science Facility.
Players will uncover even more surprising interactions when they install
both The Sims 3 Seasons and The Sims™ 3 Supernatural Expansion
Pack which launched in September. With these two expansion
packs, players will unlock the Weather Stone, a mystical item that
reveals new integrated gameplay possibilities using elements from both
games. Witches, vampires, werewolves and fairies from The Sims 3
Supernatural will be able to awaken the Weather Stone and summon
their own magical weather at any time of year and in any world.**
The Sims 3 Seasons is rated "T" for Teen and now available online
and across retailers in North America. For more information, please
visit the official website at www.thesims.com/seasons,
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Press assets for The Sims 3 Seasons can be found at www.info.ea.com.
* Requires The Sims 3 for PC/Mac to play and is compatible with
all worlds from previous The Sims 3 expansion packs except for
those from The Sims 3 World Adventures. The Sims 3 Seasons
is compatible with all worlds available on The Sims 3 Store.
** The Weather Stone will appear in all worlds from The Sims 3,
except for those from The Sims 3 World Adventures.
About The Sims
For more than a decade, The Sims™ has entertained millions of
people across the globe and has made an indelible footprint on the
interactive world. A world-renowned interactive entertainment
phenomenon, The Sims has sold more than 150 million units to date
and continues to enhance its rich multi-platform portfolio with
offerings that inspire creativity and reach one of the broadest
audiences in gaming. The Sims evolves its magnetic appeal
by delivering gameplay experiences that are current, compelling and
above all, entertaining. A microcosm of society, The Sims gives
players the ability to play with life by creating and controlling
virtual lives and telling meaningful stories. Hundreds of millions of
players' creations have been shared and downloaded by one of the most
active player communities in the world and the viral appeal of The
Sims is further evidenced by its 30 million fans across global
social networks. With a variety of unique gameplay themes, engaging
content and collaborations with top brands and artists, there is
something for everyone to love in The Sims and to play anytime,
anywhere on the platform of their choice. For more information about The
Sims, visit www.thesims.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 220 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass
Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd.
Battlefield is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. John Madden,
NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission.
EA
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Communications Director
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or
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Morrison, 650-628-5295
Sr. Publicist
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