Sims 3 Fanatics

Sorry about my long absence, but, to be honest, you didn’t really miss much news. I just wanted to update you on two interesting World Adventures reviews for the iPhone Application in which they share quite a few screens. Check them out:

The biggest difference in World Adventures is the scope of the game with added locations that you can travel to. If you loved the gameplay of the original but felt the original Sims 3’s world was a bit small, this version is for you. Beyond your own town, there are 3 additional locations including Egypt, France and China. Each location has its own buildings, inhabitants, goals and tourist attractions. Also included are 52 new goals and 4 new mini-games. The mini games include ruin exploration, air flight, bartering and language games. Succeeding in these mini-games help you along the way. For example, the in flight mini game prevents you from getting air sick which will suck up valuable time at your destination while you recoup. Meanwhile better language skills add to your charm, improving your interaction with others.

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Far too much of your time is spent on domestic activities rather than exploring the new locations and accompanying goals. In other words, it carries too much of the baggage from the original game.

When you do arrive at one the game’s much-hyped destinations, there are sights to see and locals to chat up. Each decently sized location has its own unique activities like visiting the Sphinx, socialising with Chinese natives, or learning French cuisine. Touring the Arc de Triomphe, for instance, involves watching a scripted slide show with superimposed images of your sim in weird poses accompanied by historical facts.

It’s an opportunity lost – why not allow sightseeing in which your sim can take photos that are saved to your device’s camera roll, which can then be shared with friends?

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Only recently was The Sims 3 released on the PalmPre and guess what, it’s free! We don’t know how long this will last for and I reckon it wont be that long so if you want it, be quick! This is only available to people who live in the US and have a Palm phone that runs on webOS.

**Given the large size of this app, please connect to WiFi to download** LONG LIVE THE SIMS! The circle of life is infinite in The SimsTM 3. So savor endless hours of entertainment, anytime, anywhere. CREATE A SIM Make your Sim neurotic, funny, or shy. Choose your Sim’s clothing and accessories. EXPLORE NEW LOCATIONS Lose yourself in the amazing 3D open-world environment and discover what kind of character your Sim will be. KEEP ‘EM SATISFIED Fulfill your Sim’s basic needs like eating and sleeping, and increase the number of activities you can do together. DREAM BIG Unlock 73 goals and wishes for your Sim to help it reach its full potential.

[Source: SimTimes]

SimPrograms recently spotted a new competition in which you could win up to $500! This is only available for buying it on the mobile, not via the iPhone. View the competition page. The details are as follows: Download The Sims 3 World Adventures game to be automatically entered for a chance to win the $500 GRAND PRIZE. Plus two WEEKLY WINNERS get a copy of The Sims 3 PC game and expansion pack. Take your Sims on thrilling adventures to world famous destinations. Enter by Mar. 23, 2010. No purchase necessary. Open to US residents, 13 and older. See Official Rules for more details.

Some new World Adventures Screenshots for the mobile thanks to SimsDomination! I haven’t got any of The Sims on my mobile and I’m not really planning on purchasing it, it doesn’t look great and I already have it on my iPod Touch for on the move :P

Hey guys, sorry for the delay but so much came so fast! Here is all the news regarding The Sims 3 World Adventures coming out soon on the iPhone. Well firstly, here are three fancy screenshots of the game in action thanks to InfiniteSims:

And again, another nice contribution from InfiniteSims, the factsheet for The Sims 3 World Adventures on the iPhone:

An all-new Sims experience – from the #1 best-selling game of the year on the App Store. Take your Sims on thrilling adventures to world famous destinations.

• Explore 3 exotic destinations: “Al Simhara,” Egypt… “Champs les Sims,” France… “Shang Simla,” China. Each exciting location is loaded with a world of possibilities for danger, adventure, and romance for your Sim.
• Meet global challenges: Enjoy an international twist on the Sims-style gameplay you know and love with 52 new goals, 4 new mini-games — plus personas, careers, and quests.
• Enjoy more custom content: Let your Sim sport the local looks of the culture and acquire worldly tastes. There are lots of new clothing styles, furniture selections, and even new face types to choose from!
• Import/export between the Sims games for iPhone® & iPod touch®: Yes! You can transfer your sim back and forth between the iPhone® & iPod touch® versions of the Sims world adventures and The Sims 3. So bring your favorite Sim on your adventure.
• Includes Sims-style musical accompaniment from well-known artists: Travel to the tunes of artists like Leann Rimes – singing in Simlish, of course!!

And to finish off, here’s a nice clip from CES 2010, a hands on with World Adventures on the iPhone with some new info. Enjoy!