Embrace the Supernatural and Live a Life of Magic, Mystery and
Mischief
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werewolves, vampires, witches, and fairies … oh my! The Maxis Label of
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that The Sims™ 3
Supernatural Expansion Pack* is now available at retailers
nationwide and for digital download on PC and Mac. In The Sims 3
Supernatural, players will experience the madness of the werewolves'
full moon, the menace of vampires, the magic of witches, and the
mischief of fairies as they explore the new world of Moonlight Falls.
Intoxicating magic and spellbinding surprises await players as they
fully embody a supernatural life, playing as new types of Sims with
mysterious powers and enchanting traits.
"This expansion pack adds a new, magical dimension to The Sims
experience, opening up a world of storytelling possibilities," said Kari
St. John, Senior Producer for The Sims Studio. "We're
excited to put creative tools in the hands of our players, giving them
the ability to tell contemporary stories inspired by this supernatural
theme."
A cast of supernatural characters introduce fun new gameplay options to
the world of The Sims 3. Players can live out supernatural
lives as werewolves, fairies, witches and vampires, all of which are
completely customizable in the Create A Sim tool. Witches can challenge
one another in spellcasting duels or show off their high-flying tricks
in the magic broom arena. Werewolves can hunt for collectibles and
change at will between their human and wolf forms. Fairies can play
pranks and cast beneficial auras, while vampires stalk the night and use
their seductive powers to convince other Sims to join their undead ranks.
Aside from a cast of new supernatural Sims, The Sims 3 Supernatural
offers many additional gameplay features available to all Sims in the
game, supernatural or not. Any player can choose to build their Sim's
skill in alchemy, mixing a variety of potent elixirs that range from
love potions to vampiric sunscreen and even zombification brews. Sims
will explore the mysterious world of Moonlight Falls as they uncover
hidden secrets and collect rare ingredients, allowing them to ultimately
create more powerful elixirs. Sims who truly hone this craft can reach
the status of master alchemist, and those looking to earn a few extra
simoleons can visit the local alchemy shop to sell their concoctions.
In addition to werewolves, fairies, witches and vampires, players can
expect to see many more ghosts amidst the supernaturals in their town.
For the first time in The Sims 3, players can customize ghost
Sims by selecting their cause of death, with options including ‘death by
drowning', ‘death by fire' and ‘death by meteor.' The Sims 3
Supernatural also adds a completely new death type, ‘death by jelly
beans,' for those Sims prone to over-indulgence.
Set in a foggy and secluded valley, the new world of Moonlight Falls
adds a mysterious backdrop to The Sims 3 Supernatural and
introduces new venues for Sims to explore. Supernatural Sims have their
own lurk-worthy hangouts, including Varg's Tavern, where werewolves
congregate by the light of the full moon. Sims can also visit the
traveler's caravan to have their fortunes told, or choose the
fortune-telling career path as either a legitimate medium or a bogus
psychic.
Players can control the lunar cycle in their game for the first time in The
Sims 3 Supernatural. With the rise of the full moon, players will
notice strange happenings and changes in magical potency as both
supernatural and ordinary Sims are affected. Players can customize the
duration of the lunar cycle or choose to play with a continuous full
moon for an especially peculiar and enchanted game experience.
With The Sims 3 Supernatural, players will discover a rich new
world filled with supernatural Sims, curses and charms, unpredictable
transformations, high-flying hijinks and other spooky surprises. Embrace
the supernatural with the latest expansion pack from The Sims 3
and play with life in magical, mysterious and mischievous new ways.
The Sims 3 Supernatural is rated "T" for Teen and currently
available online and across retailers in North America. For more
information, please visit the official website at www.thesims.com/supernatural,
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Press assets for The Sims 3 Supernatural can be found at info.ea.com.
*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/Mac to play.
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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PR Specialist
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