<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Sims 3 Fanatics &#187; Sims 3 News</title> <atom:link href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/category/news/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com</link> <description>Your first stop for everything Sims related.</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:27:35 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Live Chat with Senior TS3 Designer, Aaron Connor</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/live-chat-with-senior-ts3-designer-aaron-connor/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/live-chat-with-senior-ts3-designer-aaron-connor/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:32:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Expansion Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Showtime]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3 Showtime]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims3]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6693</guid> <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, January 26, 2012, EA hosted a very informative and all inclusive peek into the newest expansion pack, Showtime and Starlite Shores. This expansion pack is the biggest to come out of the Sims 3 studios and is full of new venues, visually updated venues such as the Bistro which will come with a stage, school, town hall plus many more, all designed to represent southern California. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-chat-with-senior-ts3-designer-aaron-connor/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday, January 26, 2012, EA hosted a very informative and all inclusive peek into the newest expansion pack, <em>Showtime</em> and Starlite Shores. This expansion pack is the biggest to come out of the Sims 3 studios and is full of new venues, visually updated venues such as the Bistro which will come with a stage, school, town hall plus many more, all designed to represent southern California. There will be 31/2 new careers: Singer, Acrobat, Magician and the 1/2 career is DJ &#8211; work a full-time day job and DJ at night. The much talked about new exclusive to Showtime, social feature-Sim port. Along with new items in buy/build mode, many are coming back from the Sims 2! Photobooth, mechanical bull, pool table and the electrodance sphere. Plus much, much, more. Visit EA and The Sims3 community to find out everything from today&#8217;s live Q&amp;A with Aaron Connor on: <a href="http://www.ea.com">EA.com</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.thesims3.com">TheSims3.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/the_sims_3_showtime.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6698" title="the_sims_3_showtime" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/the_sims_3_showtime.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/live-chat-with-senior-ts3-designer-aaron-connor/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Katy Perry and The Sims 3 &#8211; What to expect?</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:48:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[EA Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Expansion Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Showtime]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3 Showtime]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6670</guid> <description><![CDATA[EA has announced recently the collaboration between The Sims and singer Katy Perry. The Sims studio plans to develop multiple games within the The Sims franchise featuring Katy Perry themed in-game content and virtual goods. EA also reported this relationship kicks off with a Special Collectors Edition for The Sims3 expansion pack, Showtime, which launches this coming March. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EA has announced recently the collaboration between <em>The Sims</em> and singer Katy Perry. The Sims studio plans to develop multiple games within the The Sims franchise featuring Katy Perry themed in-game content and virtual goods. EA also reported this relationship kicks off with a Special Collectors Edition for <em>The Sims3</em> expansion pack, <em>Showtime</em>, which launches this coming March. Katy Perry will also be featured in all-new advertising and marketing campaigns for the brand. More information can be found at these following websites: <a href="http://thesims.com/katyperry" target="_blank">http://thesims.com/katyperry</a> <a href="http://thesims.com/showtime" target="_blank">http://thesims.com/showtime</a></p><a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/attachment/sims-3-katy-perry-3-1326882674-view-0/' title='sims-3-katy-perry-3-1326882674-view-0'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/sims-3-katy-perry-3-1326882674-view-0-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="sims-3-katy-perry-3-1326882674-view-0" title="sims-3-katy-perry-3-1326882674-view-0" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/attachment/katyperrysims/' title='KatyPerrySims'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/KatyPerrySims-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="KatyPerrySims" title="KatyPerrySims" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/attachment/thumbnail_2_bdf0e01f_v4/' title='thumbnail_2_bdf0e01f_v4'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/thumbnail_2_bdf0e01f_v4-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="thumbnail_2_bdf0e01f_v4" title="thumbnail_2_bdf0e01f_v4" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/attachment/sims-3-katy-perry-1-1326882673-view-0/' title='sims-3-katy-perry-1-1326882673-view-0'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/sims-3-katy-perry-1-1326882673-view-0-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="sims-3-katy-perry-1-1326882673-view-0" title="sims-3-katy-perry-1-1326882673-view-0" /></a>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/expansion-packs/katy-perry-and-the-sims-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Live Broadcast with Sims 3 Producer Jennifer Lane</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:41:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Master Suite Stuff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sims 3 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stuff Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims3]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6665</guid> <description><![CDATA[The live chat with TS3 producer Jennifer Lane, which aired January 12, 2012 at 10 a.m. PST, on EA revealed the fine detailed intimate appearal line with casual sleepwear and the option to mix and match some of the single bra and panty appearal to really customize your sims intimate look in The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The live chat with TS3 producer Jennifer Lane, which aired January 12, 2012 at 10 a.m. PST, on EA revealed the fine detailed intimate appearal line with casual sleepwear and the option to mix and match some of the single bra and panty appearal to really customize your sims intimate look in The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff. There are approximately 29 new outfits, a new accessory face mask, 4 female and 1 male hairstyles, new objects from mirrors, curtains, lighting and plants to windows and pillars (or colomns) in the buy/build mode. Replay for this live chat can be found at <a href="http://www.ea.com">ea.com</a>. This Sims 3 Stuff Pack is due to hit the stores beginning January 24, 2012 depending on the location in which you live.</p><a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/attachment/ts3_pets_holiday_beachholiday/' title='ts3_pets_holiday_beachholiday'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/ts3_pets_holiday_beachholiday-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="ts3_pets_holiday_beachholiday" title="ts3_pets_holiday_beachholiday" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/attachment/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff-2/' title='The-Sims-3-Master-Suite-Stuff'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/The-Sims-3-Master-Suite-Stuff1-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="The-Sims-3-Master-Suite-Stuff" title="The-Sims-3-Master-Suite-Stuff" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/attachment/618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_1/' title='618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_1'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_1-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_1" title="618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_1" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/attachment/618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_2/' title='618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_2'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_2-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_2" title="618w_the_sims_3_master_suite_stuff_2" /></a>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Sims 3 Master Suite is Available for Pre-Order</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:57:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Master Suite Stuff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sims 3 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6635</guid> <description><![CDATA[The next Sims 3 Stuff Pack is now available for pre-order. $19.99 (£7.97) for both PC and Mac, due to be released January 24, 2012. This is the next most anticipated stuff pack to come out by The Sims 3 and EA. Filled with exciting new furnishing for your sims to have the ultimate bathroom, create a spa like atmosphere for your sims to enjoy. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The next Sims 3 Stuff Pack is now available for <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0064XHTVA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B0064XHTVA">pre-order</a>. $19.99 (£7.97) for both PC and Mac, due to be released January 24, 2012. This is the next most anticipated stuff pack to come out by The Sims 3 and EA. Filled with exciting new furnishing for your sims to have the ultimate bathroom, create a spa like atmosphere for your sims to enjoy, and don&#8217;t forget to have them lounge in the all new romantic appearal when that special someone comes to call. Pre-Order <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0064XHTVA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B0064XHTVA">The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff</a> on Amazon!</p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0064XHTVA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B0064XHTVA"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-6641" title="Luxurious Master Suite" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/Luxurious-Master-Suite2-656x492.jpg" alt="" width="591" height="443" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>SAVE THE DATE! Live Broadcast with the Sims 3 Producer Jennifer Lane</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/save-the-date-live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/save-the-date-live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:45:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Master Suite Stuff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sims 3 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stuff Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stuff Pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6579</guid> <description><![CDATA[Join a live broadcast on Thursday, January 12, 2012 @ 10 AM PST with The Sims 3 Producer - Jennifer Lane. She will be discussing the next Sims 3 Stuff Pack: The Sims 3 Master Suite. This pack has features such as: stylish bedroom sets, spa-inspired bathroom furnishings, all new romantic intimate wear and fabulous new hair styles. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/save-the-date-live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join a live broadcast on Thursday, January 12, 2012 @ 10 AM PST with The Sims 3 Producer &#8211; Jennifer Lane. She will be discussing the next Sims 3 Stuff Pack: The Sims 3 Master Suite. This pack has features such as: stylish bedroom sets, spa-inspired bathroom furnishings, all new romantic intimate wear and fabulous new hair styles. Due to be released January 24, 2012 You won&#8217;t want to miss this! Save the date on your calanders! Head over to the <a href="http://www.ea.com/1/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff-chat">live chat</a> and remember to share any answers you get in the comments below.</p><p><a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/Luxurious-Master-Suite.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6589" title="Luxurious Master Suite" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/Luxurious-Master-Suite.jpg" alt="" width="656" height="369" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/save-the-date-live-broadcast-with-the-sims-3-producer-jennifer-lane/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Sims 3 Patch Update 1.29</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-patch-update-1-29/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-patch-update-1-29/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:32:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Patches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sims 3 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims3]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6574</guid> <description><![CDATA[This patch is now available via your game launcher. It fixes a magnitude of issues ranging from Pets to the base game, including: Generations, Late Night, Ambitions and World Adventures. Here is what issues have been resolved with this latest patch. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-patch-update-1-29/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_36" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 110px"><a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/Sims-3-Screenshots-12.jpg"><img src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/Sims-3-Screenshots-12-100x100.jpg" alt="" title="The Sims 3 Patch" width="100" height="100" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-36" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Sims 3 Patch Update 1.29</p></div>This patch is now available via your game launcher. It fixes a magnitude of issues ranging from Pets to the base game, including: Generations, Late Night, Ambitions and World Adventures. Here is what issues have been resolved with this latest patch. If you&#8217;ve found any new bugs or need any help, don&#8217;t hesitate to ask or let us know in the comments below.</p><p><strong>The Sims 3 Pets Updates</strong></p><ul><li>When adopting a dog, you will now be shown whether the dog is a Little Dog or a Large Dog.</li><li>You will now be warned that your Pet cannot have both the Immunity and Vomit Machine Lifetime Rewards at the same time.</li><li>Knock down wall sound effects properly play now.</li><li>Camera will now properly display entire pet body when using Randomize to switch between Small and Large dog bodies in Create a Pet.</li><li>Fixed several translation errors, typos, and general text issues for in-game text.</li><li>Fixed the pre-set patterns for an adult horse saddle.</li><li>The Disable Autonomy for a Selected Sim option now persists across multiple game sessions.</li><li>Text for the Memory of a Bird Dying no longer refers to the Sim as dying.</li><li>The Locate Prey interaction is now available on the ground as well as the cat.</li><li>Chased Mailman is now properly set as a Memory.</li><li>Attend Riding Class interaction now displays proper icon.</li><li>The Chase Someone wish now displays the proper icons.</li><li>Have First Kiss Ever Wish now properly displays icon.</li><li>Horse Granola can no longer be sold at the Grocery Store.</li><li>Read A Book About Riding Wish now displays proper icon.</li><li>Added several Child trait animations.</li><li>Fixed issue found when players go to the Main Menu while the horse is jumping an obstacle.</li><li>Fixed issue where Clueless Sims would unnecessarily dismount and unsaddle their horse.</li><li>Route failure while Galloping Around or Going for a Ride on a Horse have been significantly reduced.</li><li>An issue has been fixed that prevents you from changing a Sim’s outfit category in Create a Sim.</li><li>When The Sims 3 Ambitions is installed, the Salon will be correctly placed when starting a new game in Appaloosa Plains.</li><li>Dogs will no longer take an extended amount of time when waking up from sleeping.</li><li>It will now be easier to tell when the food is empty in the Bird Tree and the bird is starving.</li><li>The “Call Pet” interaction will now work correctly while your Sim is on a Community Lot.</li><li>The Young Again Pet Potion can now be used on other Sims’ Lots and Community Lots.</li><li>Young Adults will no longer receive the Memory of age transitioning into an Adult when a Puppy, Kitten, or Foal age transitions into an Adult.</li><li>When using the Fire Pit, Sims can no longer roast and eat horse fertilizer.</li><li>An issue that prevents adopted pets from showing up when selecting a certain lifespan for the Sim has been fixed.</li><li>Cats will no longer autonomously run through walls or full length windows as though they were doors.</li><li>Routing issues caused by walking a dog across the bridge in Bridgeport (in The Sims 3 Late Night) have been fixed.</li><li>An issue has been fixed that caused Unicorns to lose their special powers when using the Make All Happy cheat.</li><li>When moving in a household with a horse to the lot at 1557 Memorial Parkway in Bridgeport (The Sims 3 Late Night), the horse will no longer be stuck on the lot.</li><li>A Unicorn’s legs will now animate more smoothly while riding when the game is in Speed 3.</li><li>An issue has been fixed that causes two pets to clip with each other while eating the same scrap off the floor.</li><li>Toddlers can no longer get fleas.</li><li>Missing memories regarding Sims and Unicorns have been restored.</li><li>The “Sniff” interaction can now be performed on Celebrity Sims when The Sims 3 Late Night is installed.</li><li>Sims without dogs will no longer receive the “Your Dog wants to go to the park” wish.</li><li>Puppies can now be taught any tricks that they do not inherit from their parents.</li><li>The game will no longer hang on the loading screen when exiting CAS and selecting Options Menu &gt; Main Menu before the loading screen appears.</li><li>Sims are now able to lead horses through gates.</li><li>Sims can no longer scatter hay from haystacks that are in use or are being WooHooed in.</li><li>A routing issue for Sims has been fixed that was caused by planning a route through the space between a Sim and a Horse performing the “Lead Horse” interaction.</li><li>Your Sim can no longer offer to breed or stud other Sims’ horses.</li><li>Sims will now receive an award plaque for attaining level 10 Riding Skill.</li><li>Sims will no longer become invisible while mounted on a Horse during a move to a new household.</li><li>Trashcans will no longer pop into place when two dogs attempt the “Knock Over” interaction at the same time.</li><li>Adopted Pets will no longer be delivered while there is a fire on your lot.</li><li>An error that causes Sims to reset when scooping a dead fish out of an aquarium has been fixed.</li><li>An error that causes Sims to reset when performing the “Check Weekly Events” interaction has been fixed.</li><li>An error that causes Sims to reset when attempting to put a unicorn in a box stall and at the same time ordering the animal to return to wild has been fixed.</li><li>Several routing issues involving horse jump obstacles have been fixed.</li><li>Proper Riding and Racing Skill icons have been added to wishes and TNS messages involving these skills.</li><li>Gender restricted doors will no longer restrict pets from entering rooms.</li><li>Pets will no longer get the Training Fatigue moodlet when they reach the maximum level of that skill.</li><li>Pets will no longer appear as targets when selecting the “Bring Drink to…” interaction.</li><li>Pet images in the Adopt a Pet catalogs have had their visual quality improved.</li><li>A horse’s energy motive will now increase in the event that a horse passes out.</li><li>A non-player controlled Sim’s pets will now return to their household at night.</li><li>Objects can no longer be placed on upper walls that contain large barn doors.</li><li>You will now get a TNS message alerting you when a Cat with the Hunting Skill is not able to find the prey type selected by the user.</li><li>A few issues involving neighborhood adoption pets and moving/merging households have been fixed.</li><li>Large dogs will no longer get stuck on a platform when standing between the edge and another object.</li><li>Dogs will now route correctly into position when eating off of a Sim’s plate on the floor.</li><li>An issue has been fixed that caused birds on the Bird Tree to appear incorrectly.</li><li>Large Birds will now display thought balloons when using speech types as reactions.</li><li>Cat Wall Dancer icons have been enlarged to match the size and quality of other objects’ icons.</li><li>Horses will no longer pop out when directed to exit a Box Stall while standing at the gate.</li><li>Foals inside a box stall can now perform the “Nicker At” interaction without route failing.</li><li>Newborn Foals will no longer have oversized or oddly placed markings when born.</li><li>An issue where Ghost Horses do not disappear after a certain amount of time has been fixed.</li><li>Cats will no longer perform the “Scratch” interaction on a kicked over gnome.</li><li>An issue has been fixed that caused birds to pop when in the “Carry” interaction.</li><li>Addressed a freeze when players Move In an adoption household in the neighborhood view</li><li>Cats that play in the Hydrocombo Spa will no longer teleport.</li><li>Stylists will no longer receive job requests from pets</li><li>The Lifespan maximum in Pets is now the same as the Lifespan maximum from Generations</li><li>The Nap interaction on a pet bed now ends correctly when cancelled</li><li>Sims may no longer purchase Pet food from the bistro without Pets installed</li><li>Sims now bring puppies and kittens inside when dropping them off after being adopted</li><li>Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.</li></ul><p><strong>The Sims 3 Generations Updates</strong></p><ul><li>Fixed an animation glitch with Elders using a cane while interacting with seated Sims.</li><li>The Heart of Stone and No Jealousy Lifetime Rewards now prevent the Accuse of Cheating social from being used against the Sim with the rewards.</li><li>Imaginary friend no longer remains visible on the relationship panel after being gifted.</li><li>Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.</li></ul><p><strong>The Sims 3 Late Night Updates</strong></p><ul><li>Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.</li></ul><p><strong>The Sims 3 Ambitions Updates</strong></p><ul><li>The 1366&#215;768 aspect ratio is now properly listed in Options.</li><li>Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.</li></ul><p><strong>The Sims 3 World Adventures Updates</strong></p><ul><li>An issue that caused Sims to go invisible when traveling to a Vacation world has been fixed.</li><li>Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.</li></ul><p><strong>The Sims 3 Base Game Updates</strong></p><ul><li>An issue has been fixed that caused new Moodlets from store objects to be broken once installed.</li><li>Fish now have a proper graphic when being caught without Pets installed</li><li>Fixed a lighting issue involving Sim baby heads.</li><li>Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.</li></ul><p><strong>The Sims 3 Store Updates</strong></p><ul><li>Fixed an issue where the repo-man becomes stuck after uninstalling certain store content items</li><li>Fixed an issue where the ladle failed to function with the magic cauldron</li></ul><p>Before installing an Update for The Sims 3, an Expansion Pack, or a Stuff Pack, it is a good idea to run through the following checklist to ensure your game continues to work smoothly.</p><p><strong>Step 1</strong>: <strong>Disable Custom Content</strong> &#8211; Custom Content is all Sims content that did not come from an official The Sims 3 Update, The Sims 3 Store, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack. Custom Content is created by 3rd Party Developers that are not regulated by Electronic Arts or The Sims 3 Development Team and may not work with new updates. Custom Content may cause the game to behave unexpectedly or not function entirely. To disable your custom content, undo whatever you did to install this content to get your game back into an unmodified state. If you placed it in a Sims 3 directory folder, move it to a new folder that is outside your Sims 3 file directory. Your Sims 3 file directory can be found using the paths listed below: Windows File Directory: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 Mac File Directory: User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims/ Once you have installed the official update you may re-enable your custom content. If you experience problems, disable it again until the 3rd party developer updates their content to work with the official Update, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack.</p><p><strong>Step 2</strong>: <strong>Back Up your Save Files</strong> &#8211; It’s always a good precaution to back up your save files before installing an Expansion Pack, Update, or Stuff Pack. To do this, copy the “.sims3” folders found in the Saves folder onto your desktop or another file directory. Your Sims 3 Saves folder can be found using the paths listed below: Windows File Directory: \My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves Mac File Directory: User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims/Saves After the Update is installed, run the game to verify your saves still function correctly.</p><p><strong>Step 3</strong>: <strong>Let the Update Complete Entirely Updates</strong> &#8211; can sometimes be rather large and may take a while to download and install completely. Cancelling the update before it has completed may cause unexpected problems, so it is always best to let it finish entirely. Do not close the Launcher until you have confirmed the update is completely installed, as this will cancel the update.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-patch-update-1-29/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Get The Sims Medieval on iPhone</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:59:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Mobile Sims]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims Medieval]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mobile]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6554</guid> <description><![CDATA[Travel back in time to kings, jesters, knights in a medieval setting.  Create your own medieval sim, customize your home, challenge yourself in mini-games such as: fishing and combat, embark on epic adventures, explore the new quest system. The fate of your kingdom and sim lay in your hands. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Travel back in time to kings, jesters, knights in a medieval setting.  Create your own medieval sim, customize your home, challenge yourself in mini-games such as: fishing and combat, embark on epic adventures, explore the new quest system. The fate of your kingdom and sim lay in your hands.  The Sims Medieval is in the app store for the iPhone, so what are you waiting for&#8230; come on and get your Medieval on. Check out the screenshots below or <a title="Buy The Sims Medieval on iPhone" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=gR/yuRUm8Rg&amp;offerid=146261.451858886&amp;type=2&amp;subid=0" target="_blank">buy The Sims Medieval</a> now!</p><a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/attachment/thesimsmedieval-iphone-4/' title='TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (4)'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/TheSimsMedieval-iPhone-4-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (4)" title="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (4)" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/attachment/thesimsmedieval-iphone-1/' title='TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (1)'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/TheSimsMedieval-iPhone-1-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (1)" title="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (1)" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/attachment/thesimsmedieval-iphone-2/' title='TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (2)'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/TheSimsMedieval-iPhone-2-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (2)" title="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (2)" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/attachment/thesimsmedieval-iphone-3/' title='TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (3)'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/TheSimsMedieval-iPhone-3-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (3)" title="TheSimsMedieval-iPhone (3)" /></a>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/mobile-sims/get-the-sims-medieval-on-iphone/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Sims Freeplay &#8211; Upcoming iOS Application</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:58:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jeanine</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[EA Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mobile Sims]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Other Platforms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[App]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Freeplay]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPhone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mobile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6533</guid> <description><![CDATA[EA has announced it will be releasing a new iOS app sometime next month. EA has taken The Sims and used the game as the backbone for this new free-to-play app. You will have the same simulation to life like in the The Sims world, with the ability to bake and garden to earn xp, but this will also take time. <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EA has announced it will be releasing a new iOS app sometime next month. EA has taken The Sims and used the game as the backbone for this new free-to-play app. You will have the same simulation to life like in the The Sims world, with the ability to bake and garden to earn xp, but this will also take time. There will also be monetized in app purchases you can make that will likey speed up or add to gameplay. Check out some screenshots and pictures below &#8211; also, if you&#8217;re interested, check out some Sims Freeplay Gameplay too! Let us know what you think in the comments.</p><a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/attachment/336224_289523251082982_284709311564376_794773_1772478404_o/' title='336224_289523251082982_284709311564376_794773_1772478404_o'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/336224_289523251082982_284709311564376_794773_1772478404_o-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="336224_289523251082982_284709311564376_794773_1772478404_o" title="336224_289523251082982_284709311564376_794773_1772478404_o" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/attachment/381076_284835988218375_284709311564376_783763_1850234599_n/' title='381076_284835988218375_284709311564376_783763_1850234599_n'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/381076_284835988218375_284709311564376_783763_1850234599_n-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="381076_284835988218375_284709311564376_783763_1850234599_n" title="381076_284835988218375_284709311564376_783763_1850234599_n" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/attachment/388832_288389874529653_284709311564376_791822_1412182604_n/' title='388832_288389874529653_284709311564376_791822_1412182604_n'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/388832_288389874529653_284709311564376_791822_1412182604_n-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="388832_288389874529653_284709311564376_791822_1412182604_n" title="388832_288389874529653_284709311564376_791822_1412182604_n" /></a><p><iframe width="656" height="365" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jpPS1kJ2I-E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/ea/the-sims-freeplay-upcoming-ios-application/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Pre-Order The Sims 3 Showtime Best Price!</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:35:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Showtime]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sims 3 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Amazon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cheap]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pre order]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Screenshots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3 Showtime]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trailer]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6519</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Sims 3 Showtime is now available for pre-order! Head over to Amazon to get your hands on The Sims 3 Showtime so it arrives on your door the day it is released, March 9th 2012. The Sims 3 Showtime Pre-Order is always the cheapest at Amazon so always go there for your purchase. Best price, trailer and screenshots when you read on! <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/">[Continue reading...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Sims 3 Showtime is now available for pre-order! Head over to <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006J5J8LC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B006J5J8LC">Amazon</a> to get your hands on The Sims 3 Showtime so it arrives on your door the day it is released, March 9th 2012. The Sims 3 Showtime Pre-Order is always the cheapest at <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006J5J8LC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B006J5J8LC">Amazon</a> so always go there for your purchase. Whilst you&#8217;re here, check out some awesome The Sims 3 Showtime screenshots that have been shared with us recently along with The Sims 3 Showtime Trailer! Or simply <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006J5J8LC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B006J5J8LC">pre-order The Sims 3 Showtime</a> today!</p><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BoivZKypXBA" frameborder="0" width="656" height="345"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006J5J8LC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sims3fanatics-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B006J5J8LC">PURCHASE THE SIMS 3 SHOWTIME NOW</a></p><a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/attachment/s3showtime/' title='s3showtime'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/s3showtime-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="s3showtime" title="s3showtime" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/attachment/s3showtime2/' title='s3showtime2'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/s3showtime2-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="s3showtime2" title="s3showtime2" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/attachment/s3showtime3/' title='s3showtime3'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/s3showtime3-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="s3showtime3" title="s3showtime3" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/attachment/s3showtime4/' title='s3showtime4'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/s3showtime4-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="s3showtime4" title="s3showtime4" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/attachment/s3showtime5/' title='s3showtime5'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/s3showtime5-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="s3showtime5" title="s3showtime5" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/attachment/s3showtime6/' title='s3showtime6'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/s3showtime6-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="s3showtime6" title="s3showtime6" /></a>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/pre-order-the-sims-3-showtime-best-price/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Sims 3 Showtime Artwork &amp; Screenshots</title><link>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/</link> <comments>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:28:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Showtime]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sims 3 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Artwork]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Expansion Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Screenshots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Sims 3 Showtime]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sims3fanatics.com/?p=6510</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have been hearing drips and drabs of news regarding The Sims 3 Showtime over the last few days but only now have we been presented with some much loved screenshots. It does look pretty similar to The Sims 3 Late Night but we shall see what else we find out in due course. Check out the Sims 3 Showtime Screenshots below! <a href="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/">[Continue reading...]</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have been hearing drips and drabs of news regarding The Sims 3 Showtime over the last few days but only now have we been presented with some much loved screenshots. It does look pretty similar to The Sims 3 Late Night but we shall see what else we find out in due course. Check out the Sims 3 Showtime Screenshots below!</p><a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/attachment/showtime5/' title='showtime5'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/showtime5-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="showtime5" title="showtime5" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/attachment/showtime4/' title='showtime4'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/showtime4-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="showtime4" title="showtime4" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/attachment/showtime3/' title='showtime3'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/showtime3-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="showtime3" title="showtime3" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/attachment/showtime2/' title='showtime2'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/showtime2-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="showtime2" title="showtime2" /></a> <a href='http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/attachment/showtime/' title='showtime'><img width="125" height="125" src="http://www.sims3fanatics.com/img/showtime-125x125.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="showtime" title="showtime" /></a>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.sims3fanatics.com/news/the-sims-3-showtime-artwork-screenshots/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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