The Sims 3: Showtime

The Sims 3: Showtime is the sixth expansion pack for The Sims 3. It will be released on March 6, 2012.

Description
''Live the rags to riches story with your Sims while 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.''

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 with the new Simport feature!
 * 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!

Videos
Video:THE SIMS 3 SHOWTIME trailer (EN)|The Sims 3: Showtime announcement trailer

Rumors
Several Dutch retailers have listed The Sims 3: Showtime as the next Expansion Pack. The release date was set for March 8th, 2012.

On December 2nd, 2011 a posting and description for The Sims 3: Showtime Limited Edition was found on Origin Europe. However, it was later removed.