The Sims hosted a live broadcast where viewers tuned in to hear exciting news and get an in-depth look at the franchise’s newest video games releasing this year. Included in the show was a live gameplay demo of the newest expansion pack from The Sims 3 – Island Paradise, as well as the reveal of the next stuff pack, The Sims 3 Movie Stuff and the all-new world from The Sims 3 Store, Dragon Valley.
Additionally the audience was able to interact with members of The Sims development team through Q&A sessions, comment boards, polls and giveaways.
The Sims 3 Island Paradise kicked-off the show with a deep dive demo featuring resort management, a brand new feature appearing for the first time in The Sims 3 PC gaming franchise. Players will now be able to build, own and manage their own resort, while making a little money on the side. In order to run a successful resort, players will need to impress their guests while maintaining their bottom line. In addition to owning and managing resorts, The Sims 3 Island Paradise also gives players the ability to take the helm of a houseboat and live on the water, dive beneath the waves and explore the underwater world, take to the beach and jet set to new islands and more. The Sims 3 Island Paradise is currently available for pre-order. Players who pre-order will receive the Limited Edition version of the game that includes the Island Survival Pack – a new set of content that offers players all the necessities needed for their Sims to scrape an existence on a deserted island. The Sims 3 Island Paradise drops anchor June 28, 2013. Learn more at http://thesims.com/en_GB/the-sims-3-island-paradise.
Also revealed during the show was The Sims 3 Movie Stuff, the newest stuff pack that releases this September. With various themes like Western and horror, players will be able to set the stage to tell unique stories with lots of distinctively themed décor, furnishings and clothing. More information on this new stuff pack will be released in the coming weeks and months.
The Sims 3 Store also took the spotlight and unveiled The Sims 3 Dragon Valley, the newest digital world to join The Sims 3 franchise. In The Sims 3 Dragon Valley, life is full of legendary surprises. This world features new Sims, locations and exclusive clothing and objects, including the beloved baby dragon! The Sims 3 Dragon Valley will be released on The Sims 3 Store, Origin and in retail stores worldwide later this year.
If you missed The Sims Live Broadcast or would like to see it again, you can view the archived video at http://www.origin.com/ts3_april_livebroadcast.
Screenshot from The Sims Island Paradise update...
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. Deemed the expansion pack of firsts, The Sims 3 Island Paradise opens up a world of possibilities with never before seen features in The Sims PC gaming franchise. From exploring the tropical isles to creating a five-star resort experience, your Sims can decide to embark on an unforgettable journey or make themselves a new home in this new utopia. Nautical Sims can even take the helm of fully customizable houseboats and set sail between islands! If your Sims would rather be in the water than on it, they can now snorkel and scuba dive their way through the ocean searching for sunken treasure, uncovering abandoned shipwrecks or befriending a mermaid. With so many innovative and never before seen features The Sims PC franchise, The Sims 3 Island Paradise really opens up a whole new world to explore and your Sims will reap the benefits of their own island paradise.
KEY FEATURES
Set sail for adventure. Be it by paddleboat or speedboat, your Sims can now leave port to discover new lands and explore like never before, from inter-island travel to discovering their own uncharted island. Landlubbers need not apply!
Build and run a five-star resort. Create a family-friendly resort of waterslides and buffet tables, a romantic retreat dotted with minimalist cottages, or a singles resort featuring multiple pool bars where Sims can mingle and flirt. Choose and fine-tune your amenities, set your prices, and wait for the reviews—and simoleons—to pour in. The higher your star rating, the more popular your resort will be!
Life is a beach. See what surprises await under the sea as your Sims build their skills in snorkeling and scuba diving. Your Sims may find themselves on the shore of a new island or discover sunken or buried treasure.
Boat sweet boat. Whether your Sims love the water or are just prone to wanderlust, a houseboat may be the perfect abode. Houseboats are fully customizable and can be moored at any open port, so if your Sims tire of the view, relocate to a new locale!
New ways to build. New stilted foundations give your Sims the best of both worlds—a home that’s partially on the water and partially on land. Build a resort, create travelling houseboats, and customize your very own island paradise for your Sims!
*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/Mac to play.
