Live the College Life, Relax in Paradise, Travel to the Future and
More in The Sims 3 This Year
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Whether partying with class or venturing into open seas, The Sims™ has
you covered this year with the release of new expansion and stuff packs
to add depth, variety and new ways to play with life in The Sims 3
for PC/Mac. The Maxis Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA)
announced today that The Sims 3 University Life and The Sims 3
Island Paradise Expansion Packs*, and an untitled new expansion and
a stuff pack are in development and will be available to players in
2013. Also, available on January 22 is The Sims 3 70s, 80s, & 90s
Stuff, in which players can warp their Sims back in time with
the hottest fashions, hairstyles and furnishings from decades past.
"With the release of three new expansion packs, a new stuff pack, and
premium content through The Sims 3 Store, we are looking forward
to seeing what our players create and share online with so many great
options," said Scott Evans General Manager of The Sims Studio. He
continues, "We are dedicated to building quality games with unique
themes and exciting new content for The Sims 3 that add
tremendous depth to The Sims 3 gameplay experience."
Coming this March, The Sims 3 University Life will give players
an opportunity to leave home and attend university, where they will
enroll in classes, earn degrees and discover the crazy antics and
hijinks that go hand-in-hand with the college lifestyle. From
juice-keggers to new social groups, to protests in the quad and young
love, there's much more to university than time spent in the classroom.
Sims will explore an all-new college town filled with new locations to
visit such as the bowling alley and SimBurger and discover hidden
talents through an array of extra-curricular activities, including spray
painting murals, playing games of kicky bag in the quad and so much more!
The Sims 3 University Life opens a new chapter for young adult to
elder Sims and anyone in between. Once a Sim is enrolled in university,
they will pick from one of six majors and work towards earning a degree.
From class activities to major-specific objects, The Sims 3
University Life will poise Sims for multiple benefits in their
careers, including accelerated pay, higher career entry, new
opportunities and more.
Available for pre-order is The Sims 3 University Life Limited
Edition Expansion Pack, which includes the Party Pack
consisting of the Partaeus Maximus statue, a toga outfit and a
masquerade mask. The Partaeus Maximus statue is an all-new object that
will appear in the university world and enable Sims to choose from six
different party themes and throw the ultimate bash.
Dropping anchor this June is The Sims 3 Island Paradise, an
expansion pack filled with adventure, exploration and a world of new
discoveries set on the sunny shores and beneath the glistening water of
a tropical paradise. For the first time ever, Sims can take the helm of
fully customizable houseboats and set sail in search of uncharted
islands, create, own and manage resorts or discover what lies beneath
the ocean through the new skill-based scuba diving and snorkeling
activities. The Sims 3 Island Paradise introduces all new ways to
build - whether it's a lavish five-star resort, a bungalow on the water
or a houseboat that can travel the seas. Players can create their own
idea of island paradise for their Sims in this new expansion pack and
embark on an unforgettable journey.
Launching this fall is an all-new stuff pack that is filled with
clothing and décor inspired by iconic movie themes and settings.
Additionally this fall, Sims will finally be able to travel to the
future in an all-new expansion pack, currently untitled. More details
will be revealed in the coming months, but Sims will certainly have the
time of their lives this year with the offerings from The Sims 3.
The Sims 3 University Life is rated "T" for Teen and the
rating is pending for The Sims 3 Island Paradise. The Sims 3
University Life is currently available for pre-order online and
across retailers worldwide. For more information on The Sims 3
University Life, please visit the official website at www.thesims.com/universitylife,
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*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 250 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,
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permission. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
EA
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