The Sims 3 Producer Talks Island Paradise Expansion
EA is getting ready for the release of one of the final expansions for their hit game The Sims 3 with the announcement of The Sims 4 coming to PC in 2014. The Sims 3: Island Paradise will allow players to live their own tropical vacation in The Sims world by creating and customizing their own houseboat, go deep sea diving for sunken treasure, enjoy some leisure beach activities and more. The Sims 3 Assistant Producer Graham Nardone recently spoke about the upcoming expansion in a new video that can be seen below. Nardone explains many different features included in The Sims 3: Island Paradise that are sure to excite fans in addition to the ones mentioned above including managing island resorts and exploring other uncharted islands in the nearby waters; hopefully, you won't run into any smoke monsters on these mysterious islands!
Fans will also be happy to learn preorders for the game are now available with automatic upgrades to The Sims 3: Island Paradise Limited Edition just for reserving the game. The add-on comes packed with plenty of items that are sure to come in handy for Sims trying to survive on a deserted island. EA also announced players who preorder the game on Origin.com will gain access to the Carnival Costumes Pack full of festive new costumes perfect for wearing to an island party! Check out the new video below to learn more about The Sims 3: Island Paradise.
The Sims 3: Island Paradise is scheduled to release exclusively for PC on June 25, 2013. The Sims 3: Island Paradise is rated T by the ESRB for Crude Humor, Sexual Themes & Violence. For more information on the game, check out the official The Sims 3: Island Paradise website.
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