News Posts Categorised ‘The Sims 3’

A new version of the Toyota Prius, the Prius v, is now available to download for free from The Sims 3 Store. There’s more though:

Surprise your Sim today with brand new items inspired by the Prius v. Enjoy these new additions; a surfboard sculpture, a new barbeque, a high end electric stereo, a custom guitar and a whole mess of sports gear to help your Sim stay connected and efficient! Download today!

It appears to only be available in the US and Canada versions of the store, but I can’t see anything saying you can’t go to the Canada store and get it there from anywhere in the world (for example)… The second link below will probably only work if you’re in the US or Canada, but the first link should work from anywhere.
> Prius v at The Sims 3 Store (Canada) 
> Prius v at The Sims 3 Store (General)

The first episode of a new show produced in The Sims 3 for UK TV channel Channel 4 is now available to watch online. Here’s a bit about the show:

The SuperMes is a brand new show built and recorded inside The Sims™ 3. Four characters – Clare, Anita, Ryan and Robert – are all about to start sharing a house together. It’s Clare’s first time living away from her family, and she is a pretty shy and awkward girl. We follow her as she starts settling in, and we watch as the four of them learn how to behave together, how to get what they really want, and what life is actually all about. It all took place in The Sims™ 3 And we recorded everything exactly as it happened.

The show is attached to some sort of web game that “helps you to be better at life” — you can find out more on the website.
> SuperMe

Another Renault Z.E. car, ZOE, is now available for free download from The Sims 3 Store in the UK and Ireland:

Technologically innovative, intelligent and tailored to pamper its occupants; the latest release of the Renault Zero Emission electric vehicles is evidence that ‘zero-emission’ cars can combine sensuous, reassuring, sculpted styling with the promise of real driving enjoyment. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be the first to drive the Renault ZOE Preview! Grab the wheel and let your journey to a healthier lifestyle begin!

I can’t see anything saying you shouldn’t download it if you’re not in either country, so if you fancy it…
> “Connect with the new Renault ZOE Preview today!” at TheSims3.com (Ireland)
> “Connect with the new Renault ZOE Preview today!” at TheSims3.com (UK)

If you’ve ever wondered where the official screenshots and videos of The Sims 3 and expansion packs come from, an interview with an EA staff member on EA.com confirms there’s a dedicated team:

Let’s start with your name and job title.
My name is Charles Graf and I’m a Game Capture Artist on The Sims Video Team.

The Sims Video Team? What does that team do?
We make all of the gameplay footage used in The Sims game trailers and television ads. We also produce all of the images used for PR screenshots that get sent out to magazines, news sites, gaming sites, and blogs.

> “Breaking Into The Industry: Charles Graf, Game Capture Artist” at EA.com

Prima has released an “Official Strategy App” for The Sims 3 on the iTunes store for iOS devices:

The Sims 3 Bundle Prima Official Strategy Guide app is free to download and contains hundreds of tips for The Sims 3 and The Sims 3 expansions. You can purchase additional content through in-app purchasing. The paid apps include interactive maps, an objects catalog and advanced strategy for The Sims 3 base game and the expansion packs: The Sims 3 Ambitions, The Sims 3 Late Night, The Sims 3 Generations and the newly released The Sims 3 Pets. Each expansion pack can be purchased separately for $0.99 or all five for $3.99.

This might be US only — if you’re not in the US but have an iOS device, why not see if you can download it and leave a comment? (I don’t have access to an iOS device.)
> “The Sims 3 – Prima Official Strategy App” at Apple (US)

Now available on Amazon.com for $25 is the “Mad Catz Inc Sims 3 Mood Mouse”, which lights up to reflect your Sim’s mood:

The backlit Plumbob intuitively reacts to how your Sim is feeling while you’re playing The Sims 3 or any of the game’s expansion/stuff packs. When your Sim is living the good life, the Plumbob will illuminate green. You’ll see a yellow Plumbob when your Sim is beginning to need some of your attention, and if you see the Plumbob turn red, it’s time to get into the game and do something about it.

> “Mad Catz Inc Sims 3 Mood Mouse for PC (SM34361100A1/04/1)” at Amazon.com

It’s also available at Mad Catz’s UK store for £19.99, but there’s more information at Amazon:
> “Illuminated Mouse for The Sims” at GameShark® Store

The Cow Plant (Laganaphyllis Simnovorii), as well as some other “Sims 2 Classics”, will made available to purchase from The Sims 3 Store tomorrow, and EA has released a short video showing it in action: