January Compilation (3,500 SP / $35 US)

Africa Inspiration (1,400 SP)

Adventurous Life Compilation (2,000 SP)

Safari Living Set (650 SP)

Source: SimsVIP and 5050 Sims

PURCHASE THE SIMS 3 SHOWTIME NOW

The Sims™ 3 Showtime Limited Edition

• Exclusive Limited Edition content: Get a bonus venue and stage for your Sims!
• Get the exclusive stage and venue!
• Give your Sims the exclusive stage and venue for them to give the performance of a lifetime!

Live the rags to riches story with your Sims while being connected to your friends! Experience the rise to stardom as your Sim performs on stage from one venue to the next. And for the first time, The Sims 3 Showtime introduces social features, including Passport, an all-new feature that lets you send your Sims to a friend’s game! There, your Sim can perform at your friend’s venue in front of your friend’s Sims! You will also be able to chat with friends and post messages and screenshots on your friends’ walls.

KEY FEATURES

• Your Sims can live the dream as Singers, Performers, Magicians, and DJs. Watch them rise to fame—or go down in flames as they perform for other Sims.
• All-new social features: chat with friends, post to their walls, give status updates, and create friends lists.
• Send your Sims to a friend’s game and have your friend’s Sim come to your game!
• Create your own venue! Build a swanky concert hall, a massive stadium, or an indie club. How the stage is built will influence your Sims’ performance and career progression.
• Get a bonus venue and stage for your Sims to perform in the Limited Edition!

Hi fellow Simmers, there have been reports from users who are running into issues with horses or may be seeing graphical issues in their game. Here are some steps that will help make sure your computer is fully up to date:

1.) Ensure that your version of Windows or OS X is fully up to date.
a. For Mac, you will want to go to the upper left corner of the desktop and click the Apple logo drop down and click “Software Update…”
b. For PC, please follow this link http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/windows-update.

2.) Now you want to make sure that you are running the latest available graphics drivers.
a. If you have an Nvidia graphics card you will want to visit the following site and use the drop down menus to specify which graphics card and operating system you are using: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
b. If you have an ATI/AMD graphics card you will want to visit the following site and use the drop down menus to specify which graphics card and operating system you are using:http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx

To find out which operating system and graphics card you are using, you can use the DXDiag tool built into Windows. To access this program, you will want to click start and in the text entry field (under “Run” in Windows XP) type in “dxdiag” without the quotations.

Your operating system will be listed on the first page next to “Operating System:”. Your graphics card will be located on the second tab labeled “Display 1” next to “Name:”

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Base Game Updates:

• You can have to ability create, use, and modify the collections in Buy Mode to easily sort and organize similarly themed objects.

• Additional polish and bug fixes to existing features.

World Adventures

• The Photography Skill has been updated to include new photo collections from features across the line of The Sims TM 3 Expansion packs.
• Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Ambitions

• Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Late Night

• Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Generations

• Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

As we have previously reported, it is now no longer vital to the game to update the expansion and stuff packs which is a welcomed change for all who play this game. This factor appears to have diminished the amount of incompatibility errors and has solved many of the main issues with the game. With this new patch, there have not been as many changes and alterations and enhancements as there has been in the past, making it slightly disappointing. However, it is duly noted that very few people are having problematic issues with this update and for that, we are very grateful.

Luxurious master bedroom and bath décor—plus romantic intimate wear!

Home is where the heart is! Whether your Sims relax in a bubble bath in their luxurious bathroom, enjoy some down time in their exquisitely furnished bedroom, or wear new intimate apparel for their special someone, The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff adds some sizzle to their home life! From stylish bedroom sets to spa-inspired bathroom furnishings to romantic new lingerie and hairstyles, your Sims will relax in comfort and style.

Add some spark and sizzle to your Sims’ home life! Featuring stylish bedroom sets, spa-inspired bathroom furnishings, romantic new intimate wear, and fabulous new hairstyles, The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff  lets your Sims relax in comfort and style.

• Create the ultimate master suite with a romantic canopied bed, a 40s-inspired chair,  and more.
• Give your Sims’ bathroom a makeover with contemporary, spa-worthy furnishings including a well-crafted vanity and a sleek and stylish tub.
• Add the finishing touches. From vases of flowers to candles and rose petals, the little things can help set the mood.
• Dress to impress. Whether your Sim is seeking a romantic rendezvous or an indulgent evening of relaxation, the new intimate wear options are bound to please.
• Complete the look with a casual yet elegant new hairstyle that complements your Sims new commitment to relaxation.

The general consensus of this expansion pack is one of disappointment. Many people are finding the stuff packs boring and are tired of its similar objects appearing time and time again. Whilst some people will no doubt adore this expansion pack for its fantastically designed products and its scope on modernity, it is not for everyone. Many fans say that it is not the stuff packs that they are interested in anymore, just that they prefer the expansion packs. This is because they feel that more can be gotten out of the expansion packs, such as new places, traits, and actions.

However, there are the majority of the fans whom sincerely love the stuff packs and wait in excitement for any new items that will become available for their sim. It is those fans who are the most disappointed in EA games. It is felt as though EA games are only creating things for the rich sim, and are not giving any options for the lower class sim character.  People want to see lower class, cheaper options that add a bit of flare into their virtual house, without having to type the cheat in or save for days at a time.

Many sims fans are looking nostalgically back to The Sims 2, where stuff packs had a diverse range of affordable items, from the H&M stuff pack to the Ikea pack. Each item was crafted with individuality and was not always the most expensive item to purchase. They are hoping that The Sims 3 has a few surprises in store for them over the coming year, as are we all.

Despite what many fans are saying, a spokesman for EA has said that this pack has been requested by multiple fans and that this stuff pack is “male oriented” and that “guys will love it”. This heavily suggests that the new furniture will be targeted for the male portion of the game. Ironically, it is the males who have said they are more interested in expansion packs. Regardless of the disappointment displayed by fans, The Sims 3 is renowned for quality and creativity. Whilst these items may be boring to some, the in-depth detail and the fantastical nature of The Sims 3 products guarantee that there will be plenty of enjoyment derived from this upcoming stuff pack.

Town Life Stuff consists of the following new aspects:

• Pre-Built Venues and Lots – Use one of the pre-designed community places, or create your own new venue. Why not create a launderette for your sims to earn money, or perhaps a modern gymnasium? The possibilities are endless.
• Time to relax – Sim children will simply adore the new Sunny Bungalow jungle gym, slide, and sandbox, whilst their parents can sit by the fountain and play chess in the fresh air.
• Extra Casual Outfits and Hairstyles – Clothes for running errands, hanging out, or working out. Whilst the items are not the highest quality possible, it is nice to have some fresh clothing to choose from.
• Healthy and Fresh – Work out with the latest high-tech gym equipment, then clean your sweaty gym clothes in the new state-of-the-art washer and dryer set.
• Study Time – Update the library with an elegant array of accessories, build your own study, or create cubicles with specialized sectional seating.
• Town Life comes complete with 40 objects. Five of these come from Build Mode and 35 come from Buy Mode!

However, since it has been released, it has disappointed some fans, due to the lack of imagination with the clothing and hair styles. The fact that there are a mere five extra items in the build mode, two of which are doors, two are windows and the other is a column is also another point of contention. It forces Sims fans to ask the dreaded question: Are EA running out of ideas? Here at Sims 3 Fanatics we say ‘no’. Whilst the stuff pack is not the greatest they have ever created, it does offer extra variety with the creativity that only The Sims 3 offers. This pack gives the game that extra hint of realism that we have needed for some time, and re-refreshes a game that has been out since 2009.