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[[File:TS3ST Reflect.png|left]]'''''The Sims 3: Showtime''''' is the sixth [[expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 3]]''.<ref name="official">http://thesims.com/en_US/the-sims-showtime</ref> The game is stardom and career themed, similar to ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' and ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', with some aspects of ''[[The Sims: House Party]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]''. It was released on March 6, 2012 in North America, March 8, 2012 in Europe, and March 9, 2012 in the United Kingdom.
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▲[[File:TS3ST Reflect.png|left]]'''The Sims 3: Showtime''' is the sixth [[expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims 3]]''.<ref name="official">http://thesims.com/en_US/the-sims-showtime</ref> It was released on March 6, 2012 in North America, March 8, 2012 in Europe, and March 9, 2012 in the United Kingdom.
==Description==
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==Game Features==
<!-- Most of the features are referenced to SimVIP's Showtime Fact Sheet and Game Guide (refer to External Links) -->
* '''Social features''': ''Chat with friends, post to their walls, give status updates, and create friends lists.''<br />''Make new friends, connect, and share your stories and experiences without ever leaving the game. Using the new individual in-game news feeds and live updates, post your Sims’ successes, share gameplay techniques, create wishlists and gifts, search for new friends and share memories.''▼
* '''Achievement System''': ''Earn rewards for achieving goals and accomplishing special challenges that can be tracked and shared via in-game social wall posts. New achievements will be introduced on a regular basis. We’re also adding a new achievement system where players can take on special challenges and as they accomplish each achievement, they will be awarded badges that will be shown off on their new player profile page.''<br />''Can you get your Sims to smooch 5 times by Valentine’s Day? Can you get your Sim to sell 50 albums, in the first week of Showtime? Players will have hundreds of achievements to accomplish from day one, but stay tuned as new achievements will be presented to The Sims 3 community even after Showtime is released.''▼
▲*'''Social features''': ''Chat with friends, post to their walls, give status updates, and create friends lists.''<br />''Make new friends, connect, and share your stories and experiences without ever leaving the game. Using the new individual in-game news feeds and live updates, post your Sims’ successes, share gameplay techniques, create wishlists and gifts, search for new friends and share memories.''
* '''In Game Messaging''': ''One of the new features in The Sims 3 Showtime is the capability of in-game messaging, so that you can communicate with your Simmer friends while you’re playing. If you prefer not to have this connected experience, then it’s easy enough to turn off this messaging.''▼
▲*'''Achievement System''': ''Earn rewards for achieving goals and accomplishing special challenges that can be tracked and shared via in-game social wall posts. New achievements will be introduced on a regular basis. We’re also adding a new achievement system where players can take on special challenges and as they accomplish each achievement, they will be awarded badges that will be shown off on their new player profile page.''<br />''Can you get your Sims to smooch 5 times by Valentine’s Day? Can you get your Sim to sell 50 albums, in the first week of Showtime? Players will have hundreds of achievements to accomplish from day one, but stay tuned as new achievements will be presented to The Sims 3 community even after Showtime is released.''
* '''[[Simport]]''': ''It is another major new connected feature introduced in Showtime. This allows players the ability to send their star Sim performers on tour to perform special shows in their friends’ towns. You can also invite your friends to send their Sims to perform for you. You can customize the stage in your venue with special themed backgrounds, props, lights and special effects before your friend’s Sim arrives to make sure their performance is a hit with the other Sims who live in your town.''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet">[http://simsvip.com/?p=3993 SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet]</ref>▼
▲*'''In Game Messaging''': ''One of the new features in The Sims 3 Showtime is the capability of in-game messaging, so that you can communicate with your Simmer friends while you’re playing. If you prefer not to have this connected experience, then it’s easy enough to turn off this messaging.''
▲*'''[[Simport]]''': ''It is another major new connected feature introduced in Showtime. This allows players the ability to send their star Sim performers on tour to perform special shows in their friends’ towns. You can also invite your friends to send their Sims to perform for you. You can customize the stage in your venue with special themed backgrounds, props, lights and special effects before your friend’s Sim arrives to make sure their performance is a hit with the other Sims who live in your town.''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet">[http://simsvip.com/?p=3993 SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet]</ref>
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::*''Big Show Venue Tours''
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* '''New Traits'''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />▼
▲*'''New Traits'''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />
:*'''[[Diva]]'''
:*'''[[Social Butterfly]]'''
:*'''[[Natural Born Performer]]'''
* '''New Lifetime wishes'''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />
:*'''Master Acrobat''' - ''Many Sims fall in love with tumbling and jump head first into acrobatics, hoping that their leap of faith will end in sold out performances with crowds of adoring fans. It will take years of stretching, bending, and treating burns, but great strength of body – and perseverance - will eventually lead a Sim to the title of Master Acrobat.'' '''(Reach Level 10 of the Acrobat Career)'''
:*'''Master Magician''' - ''The world of Magic and Illusion seems exotic and mysterious to most Sims. To make it as a magician, your Sim must master tricks ranging from making small objects appear to, to escaping complicated death traps. It will be dangerous, but success will surely lead to fame and glory as a world renowned illusionist.'' '''(Reach Level 10 of the Magician Career)'''
:*'''Vocal Legend''' - ''Everyone dreams of being the next idol, and being worshiped by millions of Sims around the world. But can you work through the years of stress and obscurity to reach the heights of super-stardom?'' '''(Reach Level 10 of the Singer Career)'''
* '''New Lifetime Happiness Rewards'''<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=7067</ref>
:*'''Born to Cook (20,000)''' - ''Become a better chef without spending years slaving over a hot stove! Increase the quality and taste of your food!''
:*'''Dusty Old Lamp (30,000)''' - ''This lamp can make all your wishes comes true with only a little polishing.''
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:*'''Perfect host (Simport) (20,000)''' - ''You welcome your guest with open arms and accommodate their needs as if your life depends on it….and this doesn’t go unnoticed. Your Sim’s household will receive more money, as well as Lifetime Happiness points, when hosting a Sim through Simport.''
:*'''That was Deliberate (15,000)''' - ''Turn a stumble into a well planned stride and a cracked voice into an operatic bellow. The audience is less likely to notice any mistakes that you may make while performing on stage.''
* '''New neighborhood''': [[Starlight Shores]]<ref>http://info.ea.com/product.asp?s=3133</ref><br />It is shown as a South Californian town.▼
* '''New community lots'''▼
▲*'''New neighborhood''': [[Starlight Shores]]<ref>http://info.ea.com/product.asp?s=3133</ref><br />It is shown as a South Californian town.
:*'''[[Coffeehouse]]''' - ''The new Coffeehouse venue is a hangout type lot where your Sims can enjoy some me time, or hang out with a group of friends. You can also add some of the new Showtime interactive content to spice it up! Performers are able to perform and audition for gigs here.''
▲*'''New community lots'''
:*'''
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* '''New
*'''New careers'''<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=4083</ref><ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />▼
:*'''[[Acrobat]]'''
:*'''[[Magician (career)|Magician]]'''
:*'''[[Singer]]'''
* '''SimFest''': ''a giant talent show for acrobats, magicians and singers to compete against one another in town. For Sims who particularly love a challenge, a new dual interaction is available in-game for Sims to compete against one another outside of SimFest.''<ref>http://www.simprograms.com/37898/the-sims-3-showtime-new-info-and-pics</ref>
* You can hire '''DJs, [[Magician (NPC)|Magician]], singers, and acrobats''' from the '''“call for services”''' menu. You can also hire a '''Sing-a-gram''' from the phone, to deliver a message to someone special.
* DJs, magicians, singers and acrobat Sims can have '''stage names'''.
* Magicians, singers and acrobats Sims will have an interaction in Friendly which is '''Ever heard of me?'''. The interaction will ask the other Sims whether they know them or not.
* '''[[Gig#The Sims 3: Showtime|Gigs]]'''
* '''Big Show Performances'''
* '''Career''' outfit category is added to [[CAS]]. Sims can have maximum 3 outfits, like other outfit categories.
* '''New Career Clothing''' - Sims who are acrobats, magicians and singers will unlock special objects and outfits directly relating to that career. All outfits can be customised in Create a Sim to match the look of the venue and stage for your Sim’s performance.
* '''New Skill'''▼
:*'''DJ'''<ref name="forum.thesims3.com">http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/474098.page</ref>▼
▲*'''New Skill'''
▲:*'''DJ'''<ref>http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/474098.page</ref>
::''The DJ Booth allows your Sims to moonlight as a DJ while your Sim is on their fantastic climb to stardom.''
::''Sims will gain more and more experience as they use the DJ booth. They can perform on community lots for tips, while maintaining an alternate full blown career.''
* '''New Hidden Skills'''
:*'''Acrobat Career''' – Levels 1 – 10
:*'''DJ Turntable''' – Levels 1 – 5
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:*'''Pool''' – Levels 1 – 10
:*'''Singing''' – Levels 1 – 10
* '''New/returning Objects'''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />▼
▲*'''New/returning Objects'''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />
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:*[[Arcade game|Arcade table]]
:*[[DJ booth]]<ref>http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/474098.page</ref>▼
:*Mechanical Bull<ref>http://www.ea.com/1/the-sims-3-showtime-live-chat</ref>▼
:*Photo Booth▼
:*[[Box of Mystery]]
:*[[Dance sphere]]
:*Dominoes▼
:*[[Driving Range|Gold Driving Range]]
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:*[[Karaoke
:*[[Earbuds|Music player]]
▲:*[[Mechanical
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:*Speaker
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* '''
:''Magicians, Acrobats and Singers will be able to set up their own stage when performing at a venue. The set up stage option appears up to 2 hours prior to your live show and will prompt buy mode’s “Props” section. you will have a variety of items to choose from. You will be able to choose a “previously Saved” prop default, or create a brand new one.''<br />''There is also the option to use the venue’s
* '''Create a Venue'''
:''Players can build their own unique, one of a kind venue to host performances. Select any community lot that fits your size needs, and build away! Just remember this all costs money.''You can also edit the
* '''New death type'''▼
▲*'''New death type'''
:*Death by Magic<ref>http://www.simprograms.com/37898/the-sims-3-showtime-new-info-and-pics/</ref>
::''For some magical fun, your Sims can use the Box of Mystery to perform the “swords of destiny” by carefully placing knives through the box without stabbing the Sim inside.''
::''Beware the Box of Danger! If a Sim fails at correctly executing their tricks with this object, death may come calling.''
::The way the ghost looks will be "smokey".<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />
* '''New "WooHoo" Spots'''
:*Photo Booth
:*Box of Mystery
▲* '''New
▲*'''New lifestate''' - [[Genie]]
▲*'''New Food'''<ref name="SimsVIP Showtime Fact Sheet" />
:*Fried peanut butter and banana sandwich
:Some dishes have a '''vegetarian version''' for [[Vegetarian]] Sims in Showtime.<br />They are:
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:*Vegetarian Dim Sum
:*Spaghetti with Veggie Sauce
:*Tri
:*Veggie Burger
:*Veggie Rolls
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:*Tofu Dog
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* '''Bananas''' are now '''harvestable plants'''.
* '''Tofu''' will be a new food ingredient and only can be bought at grocery stores.
* '''Place Snack Bowl''' is a new interaction that places snack bowls on counters. There are three flavors: Candy, Nuts and Chips. These bowls cost §9.
* '''Sea bat starfish''', '''Linckia starfish''' and '''Ninja starfish''' are added as a new fish types. They exist in salt water. The bait for all of them is tofu.
===Cross
* If ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' is installed, Sims in performance professions can gain celebrity points through opportunities in their jobs. As of patch 1.36, certain Late Night venues can accept gigs.
==Editions==
There are four different editions of the expansion pack. They are:
* '''Standard edition'''
:It only has the original contents for Showtime.
* '''Limited edition'''
:It has the contents for Showtime and two extra contents which is the venue and the stadium.
* '''The Sims 3: Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition'''<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Sims-Showtime-Katy-Perry-Collectors-Pc/dp/B0050SYZX0 Amazon US of collector's edition]</ref>
:This collector's edition has the original and limited contents and adds a download location which has a theme of Katy Perry hairstyle, clothes, guitar, thematic props of fruit. An exclusive poster is also included in the pack.
*
:It is a bundle pack which has ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and normal edition of the pack.
==Pre-Release==
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==Trivia==
* There was a live chat on January
* There was a Closed Beta for the expansion pack from January
* The Announcement Trailer for Showtime uses the original English version of Firework by Katy Perry.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw2SXuHyjLQ YouTube - The Sims 3 Showtime Trailer]</ref>
* There was a speculation that EA might have changed the release date of the expansion pack because on Amazon France, the Limited Edition of it and the bundle pack with ''[[The Sims 3]]'' had their release date on March
* The karaoke songs are the same as those heard in ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]''.
* SimPort was confirmed in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzbNNEWKojc&feature=player_embedded this] video to be released with the free update coming with ''The Sims 3: Showtime'' and works for all games.
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