Set Sail With The Latest Expansion Available Worldwide This Week
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Summer is officially here and it's time to make your escape in the
hottest expansion pack to release from The Sims™ Studio. Today,
the Maxis™ Label of Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: EA) announced that The
Sims 3 Island Paradise Expansion Pack* for PC/Mac® is now available
across retailers in North America and on Origin.com.
For the first time ever, players can dive beneath the waves and explore
what lies on the ocean floor, build and cruise along on their very own
houseboat to discover uncharted islands or create and run a five-star
resort experience. With so many innovative features introduced for the
first time in The Sims PC gaming franchise, The Sims 3 Island
Paradise truly opens up a world of new possibilities for players to
discover on land and in sea.
"In The Sims 3 Island Paradise, The Sims Studio has
brought to life a tropical vacation for players to experience without
ever having to leave home," says Ryan Vaughan, Producer for The Sims.
"With so many new gameplay features included in this game, players will
be able to explore, inhabit and discover beachside bliss just as they
would in real life."
In The Sims 3 Island Paradise, players can snorkel and scuba dive
beneath the sea where they will discover an aquatic world filled with
sea life, collectibles, caves and sunken treasure. Underwater
explorations can lead to many new adventures including befriending
mermaids, spotting legendary sea monsters and potentially
life-threatening encounters with sharks.
For players looking to move around and explore the different islands, a
houseboat may be their perfect new abode. These fully customizable
floating homes make a first time appearance in any Sims game and give
players the option to extend their explorations by living a life fully
at sea or by breaking away for a day's escape.
It's not all fun in the sun though. Players seeking management
opportunities will reap the benefits of building and owning their own
resort. Be it a family-friendly resort of waterslides and buffet tables,
a romantic retreat with bungalows in the sand, or a singles resort that
features pool bars, players will make management decisions that will
affect their resort's success. Whether it's adding in pools and fire
walk pits, upgrading guest rooms or selecting from daily beverage
specials, players will be able to fine-tune their resort's amenities
based on feedback received from customer reviews.
Players looking to add a little heat to their island getaway can order The
Sims 3 Island Paradise on Origin and get the Carnaval Costumes
Pack**, featuring two exclusive outfits to make any tropical night more
festive. Female Sims will be the life of the party in a feather-clad
costume while male Sims can spread their wings like a peacock in an
ostentatious ensemble.
The Sims 3 Island Paradise is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and
is available today on PC/Mac at retailers in North America and on Origin.com.
To learn more about The Sims 3 Island Paradise, visit http://www.thesims.com/the-sims-3-island-paradise.
Press assets for The Sims 3 Island Paradise can be found at www.info.ea.com.
*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/Mac to play.
**Conditions and restrictions apply, see URL
for details.
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 and
tablets. EA has more than 285 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 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 www.ea.com/news.
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EA
Nicole Rauschnot, 650-628-5295
Sr. Publicist
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Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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