Archive for May 2011

The first review (that I’ve found) of The Sims 3 Generations has been posted online, and it’s very positive: NZGamer.com has rated it an “Excellent” 9.0 out of 10:

It brings new humour, new methods of interaction, and a much more fleshed-out portrayal of personality for your Sims. In fact, it can be argued that this is the desert-island expansion pack; the pack you’d choose if you could only pick one. If you own the Sims 3 you need to buy Generations.

> The Sims 3 Generations review at NZGamer.com

Thus begins my reviews coverage: as usual, every day for the next month or so I’ll post one news post about any that I’ve found (no new reviews, no news post) - reviews will however be posted immediately to the Reviews tab with that update of course noted on the Updates page, just in case that’s not quick or frequent enough for you.
> The Sims 3 Generations reviews
> Updates

EA UK has posted another The Sims 3 Generations feature on their The Sims 3 Facebook page, this one focusing on pranks, punishments and proms:

Do you have unruly young Sims who seem to always cause trouble? Is it time for your Sim’s parents to take control? Well, those rebellious Sims can now be punished for all the headaches and heartache they cause at home and around the neighbourhood. Fighting with their siblings, missing school, and pulling pranks are just a few of the things that can get a young Sim in trouble.

> “The Sims 3 Generations – Pranks, Punishments and Proms!” at The Sims 3 (UK) on Facebook

There’s also three new screenshots, which you can view over on the Screenshots tab after the ones added earlier.
> The Sims 3 Generations screenshots

GamesRadar has posted a new hands-on preview of The Sims 3 Generations:

Generations is one of the more robust expansions in the franchise, especially when it comes to the teenage characters, and it definitely looks to bring out their rebellious side. The new ability to pull off pranks epitomizes the naughty teen years – sometimes you just want to leave a flaming bag on the doorstep of a nearby household.

The article includes two new screenshots (well, five new screenshots as one of the images is four-in-one) which you can also view on the Screenshots tab if you prefer.
> “The Sims 3: Generations hands-on preview” at GamesRadar
> The Sims 3 Generations screenshots

GameSpot has gotten hold of a The Sims 3 Generations producer video, in which some of the developers talk about the expansion:

IGN has posted a video preview of The Sims 3 Generations (the link below the video play came with the embed code):

EA UK has also posted a feature focusing on adults and two new screenshots on their The Sims 3 Facebook page:

When you play as an Adult in The Sims 3 Generations you’ll get to experience all the joys of finally growing up to be a young adult, as well as some of the rocky years as a Sim confronts older age. Here’s a peek at some of the brand new features and content that will make playing as an Adult more fun -and challenging- than ever before!

> “The Sims 3 Generations – Adults!” at The Sims 3 (UK) on Facebook

> View them full size on the Screenshots tab

Source: “The Sims 3 Generations Expansion Pack – Screenshots” at The Sims 3 (UK) on Facebook