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===[[The Sims 3: Generations]]===
===[[The Sims 3: Generations]]===
[[File:Ts3.jpg|right|200px|The official Box Cover]]
[[File:Ts3.jpg|right|200px|The official Box Cover]]
;Type: Expansion Pack
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: Expansion Pack
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''
;Confirmed as ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''


'''The Sims 3 Generations''' is the fourth expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. According to [http://www.infinitesims.com/news/4159/sims-3-expansion-4-leaked-coming-may-2011/ InfiniteSims], who was wrong, this new expansion pack could have possibly been announced February 25, 2011 and its official release would be sometime in May 2011.<ref>http://www.infinitesims.com/news/4587/the-sims-3-generations-ep-4-rumours/</ref> On the official [[TheSims3.com|The Sims 3]] website, at System Requirement, you see under games, the word, "Generations". If you Google "The Sims 3 Generations Expansion Pack", the page for Ambitions (on the top) says "Congratulations! You have successfully registered your The Sims 3 Generations game." This hinted towards the game being announced as true. It is also confirmed at the ESRB Website.<ref>http://www.thesims3.com/game/ep4/systemreq</ref> The Sims 3 Facebook page also released a [http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150146029200079&set=pu.35298715078 photo] that featured spiral staircases, baby strollers, and bunkbeds, which we can see in the trailer (right below this sentence). Generations has a NA release date of May 31st and an EU release date of June 3rd.
'''The Sims 3 Generations''' is the fourth expansion pack for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. [http://www.infinitesims.com/news/4159/sims-3-expansion-4-leaked-coming-may-2011/ InfiniteSims] incorrectly speculated that the new expansion pack would be announced February 25, 2011 and its official release would be sometime in May 2011.<ref>http://www.infinitesims.com/news/4587/the-sims-3-generations-ep-4-rumours/</ref> On the official [[TheSims3.com|The Sims 3]] website, the page for Ambitions said "Congratulations! You have successfully registered your The Sims 3 Generations game." This confirmed that the rumors were true. It was also confirmed at the ESRB Website.<ref>http://www.thesims3.com/game/ep4/systemreq</ref> The Sims 3 Facebook page also released a [http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150146029200079&set=pu.35298715078 photo] that featured spiral staircases, baby strollers, and bunkbeds, which can be seen in the trailer. Generations had an NA release date of May 31st and a EU release date of June 3rd.


According to [http://www.simprograms.com/28654/the-sims-3-generations-official-trailer/ SimPrograms], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLDm_FU5EXY an official trailer] has been released. EA has also released [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwPzaX3AiPU their own trailer.]
According to [http://www.simprograms.com/28654/the-sims-3-generations-official-trailer/ SimPrograms], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLDm_FU5EXY an official trailer] had been released. EA also released [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwPzaX3AiPU their own trailer.]


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:The new Expansion Pack is to include more realistic, family interactions. couples will be able to cut their cake at their wedding, parents will be able to film their toddler walking for the first time, and kids can dress up and play in a treehouse. You may be able to adjust the height of Sims for the first time, but then again this may just be the way the Sims are depicted on the box artwork. This has not been included in the expansion pack.
:The new Expansion Pack was to include more realistic family interactions; couples would be able to cut their cake at their wedding, parents would be able to film their toddler walking for the first time, and kids could dress up and play in a treehouse.
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Revision as of 05:55, 12 August 2012

See also: List of The Sims games#The Sims 3
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Rumors about new Sims games and titles, as well as new expansion and stuff packs for The Sims 3.

Rumors

The Sims 4

Unofficial logo (Courtesy of SimsVIP)
See also: Forum:The Sims 4 predictions


Note that while EA may have begun the initial steps for planning a The Sims 4 title, it's not coming any time soon. It may be or may not be announced after finishing developing the packs for The Sims 3.

In April 2010, an EA employee leaked information on Twitter that development of The Sims 4 had begun[1]. However, that is the only information available.

A edited screen shot of The Sims 4 on Origin

In April 1st 2012, which is April Fools' Day, SimsVIP pranked viewers by photoshopping images which enthralled users making them believe The Sims 4 was being started on by creating a post with the title The Sims 4 Press Release + Origin Listing *Leak*.

This is what the post shows:

EA REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF NEXT-GENERATION FLAGSHIP PC GAME - The Sims 4 Gives You Complete Freedom, Inspiring You With Endless Creative Possibilities.

A teaser trailer was released on YouTube and was confirmed by EA as The Sims 4.

The post included information on what's involved in The Sims 4 such as;

  • "Sims can go beyond the boundaries of their neighborhood, and immerse themselves in an open subhood, interacting with other Sims using our new deeper personality system"
  • “It is this type of open-ended gameplay that inspires endless creative possibilities. In addition the new goals and rewards systems will give players of all kinds from core gamers to storytellers the ability to enjoy long-term gameplay.”
  • New Weather System — Every Day is an Unpredictable Day
  • “The Weather System really delivers what the players have been asking for – a unique gaming experience offering new seasonal, outdoor activities that players can engage in. And because each season unfolds differently, winter, spring, summer and fall will look different than the year before, guaranteeing a fresh experience each season.”

On June 2012, a user named Kabuto from two different fan sites, SimsVIP and Simprograms, predicted when The Sims 4 will be released. This is what he commented on[2]:

It mean no pack in 2013 because it’s the end of The Sims 3.

If we follow the Sims lifecycle (4.5 years)

02/2000 : The Sims
09/2004 : The Sims 2
06/2009 : The Sims 3

The Sims 4 should be released after 09/2013

So I understand SP8 and EP8 must be the last packs, they must released them before 2013

If the rumored Seaside Stuff pack and Seasons expansion pack are announced officially, there should be 2 more EPs and 2 more SPs (some rumors state that The Sims 3 will have 10 EPs and 10 SPs) for EA to release.

The Sims 3: Life Moments

SimCookie members were surfing the PEGI site when they saw the rumored game's name, but it is unknown whether it will be announced or not. Recently, it was launched with a changed name, and now we know it as The Sims 3 Generations. [citation needed]

The Sims 3: Seasonal Holiday Stuff

Simprograms has rumored the stuff pack but no source was given yet. Perhaps it may be announced after The Sims 3: Seasons was announced.

The Sims 3: Seaside Stuff

First listing found (Alex.it)

Simprograms found a new listing from an Italian gaming retailer Alex.it.[3] The rumored stuffpack is called The Sims 3: Seaside Stuff. Which would be released on October 26th 2012 in Europe (estimated North America release: October 23rd 2012) at a price of €14.99/US$18.75. The retailer has since removed its listing.

Many speculate that it may be a beach-themed stuff pack. Others claim that The Sims 3: Refresh is actually the pack's name placeholder. [citations needed]

If the stuff pack is released, 2012 would be the year that EA has released the most number of stuff packs for The Sims 3 in a year (4).

Confirmed true

Confirmed games
All games listed below have been confirmed, though their rumored titles may differ from their actual titles. Please do not remove any games listed below without first discussing it on the talk page.

Rumored titles may differ from actual titles.

The Sims 3: Hobbies & Professions

Artist's render of a cover.
Artist's render of a cover.
Type
Expansion Pack
Some features confirmed in The Sims 3: Ambitions

While some rumors about Hobbies & Professions were confirmed by the announcement of The Sims 3: Ambitions [citation needed], some of the rumors are still unconfirmed and at least one fake game cover and a huge amount of speculation can still be found [citation needed].


The Sims 3: Stuff Pack #2

Type
Stuff Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff

Fast Lane Stuff first appeared as a rumor but was later listed on Amazon's French site[4] as well as on the Best Buy[5] and EA Store sites[6]. It was later confirmed by an EA sales rep to a 'Featured Simmer' (See image) who had pre-ordered the stuff pack from the EA Store. On June 28, 2010, the same day as EA's official announcement, "product features" were revealed by Amazon[7].

Jimmy Mulder also had a rumor[8]

  • An EA sales representative confirming The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff.

    An EA sales representative confirming The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff.

  • A player's rendition of a box cover.

    A player's rendition of a box cover.

  • A placeholder for the cover.

    A placeholder for the cover.

The Sims 3: After Dark

An artist's humorous rendition of a screenshot from After Dark.
An artist's humorous rendition of a screenshot from After Dark.
Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Late Night

The Sims 3: After Dark was the rumored 3rd expansion pack for The Sims 3. The game was speculated to contain dating, possibly vampires, and other game elements mainly similar to features found in The Sims 2: Nightlife. The After Dark title first appeared on TheSims3.com[9] and other fansites[10], but on July 7, 2010 it was spotted at play.com with a October 29, 2010 release date[11]. On July 18, 2010, "EP3" was spotted at a Belgian retail store, though it was not listed as 'After Dark'. It had a release date of October 28, 2010[12][13].

The Sims 3: Late Night was confirmed on July 20, 2010 at EA's Studio Showcase[14], with the release day on November 4, 2010[15].

  • The Sims 3: After Dark listed at Play.com

    The Sims 3: After Dark listed at Play.com

  • Listed at frs.be

    Listed at frs.be

The Sims Medieval/Realms

Screenshot of the original TSR article.
Screenshot of the original TSR article.
Type
New Game
Confirmed as The Sims Medieval

Domains such as 'simsmedieval.com' and 'thesimsgetmedieval.net' were purchased on May 26, 2010. [citation needed] Infinite Sims speculated a release date of January-March 2011 for the new 'The Sims' title[16]. SmartSims (Dutch site) had reported that many of 'The Sims 3 Realm' domains had been bought. The release date of the game was rumored to be March 24, 2011[17][18]. This date puts the release close to the rumored launch of the 3rd stuff pack. [citation needed]

2010 EA Showcase
Main article: The Sims 3: Late Night/studio showcase

Attendees at the event got a sneak peek at EA's Taking the Sims Through Space and Time[19] behind closed doors. The speaker mentioned he couldn't reveal more on camera as they were under an embargo (possibly referring to a Non-disclosure agreement).

Finally SimPrograms could report that The Sims Medieval was an entirely new spin-off series from The Sims, more akin to Life Stories and RPGs than the life simulation we know[20]. SimPrograms and, soon after, The Sims Resource, pulled the articles from their websites the same day they were posted[21], with TSR giving an explanation where the article used to be.

Confirmation
Main article: The Sims Medieval

On August 3, 2010, EA officially announced The Sims Medieval[22] as a stand-alone spin-off game built on The Sims 3 game engine.

Leak
Several sites claimed that there was a pre-release version of The Sims Medieval that forced user to pay to download. Most of these sites are confirmed fake. [citation needed]
  • Leaked release list from retailer Bart Smit.

    Leaked release list from retailer Bart Smit.

The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff/The Sims 3: Garden Style Stuff

fake box art
fake box art
Type
Stuff Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff

Postings were sited on Amazon.com and Amazon.fr (pages no longer present) for a 3rd stuff pack called "The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff" (in English) and "Jardin de Style" (in French) for The Sims 3 to be released in February 2011.

SimPrograms ran this posting stating their belief that the game had moved beyond rumor and was now practically confirmed. EA did not issue a formal announcement about the game until December 7, 2010, when EA announced The Sims 3: Outdoor Living Stuff.

Leaked release list from a retailer.

The Sims 3: Generations

The official Box Cover
The official Box Cover
Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Generations

The Sims 3 Generations is the fourth expansion pack for The Sims 3. InfiniteSims incorrectly speculated that the new expansion pack would be announced February 25, 2011 and its official release would be sometime in May 2011.[23] On the official The Sims 3 website, the page for Ambitions said "Congratulations! You have successfully registered your The Sims 3 Generations game." This confirmed that the rumors were true. It was also confirmed at the ESRB Website.[24] The Sims 3 Facebook page also released a photo that featured spiral staircases, baby strollers, and bunkbeds, which can be seen in the trailer. Generations had an NA release date of May 31st and a EU release date of June 3rd.

According to SimPrograms, an official trailer had been released. EA also released their own trailer.

Official description
With Generations, Sims of every age can enjoy new activities! Kids can hang out with friends in tree houses. Teens can pull hilarious pranks. Adults can suffer midlife crises. And so much more!
Content
The new Expansion Pack was to include more realistic family interactions; couples would be able to cut their cake at their wedding, parents would be able to film their toddler walking for the first time, and kids could dress up and play in a treehouse.

The Sims 3: Unleashed

Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Pets

The Sims 3: Unleashed was the working title for a rumored fifth expansion pack for The Sims 3, as well as a rumored console game. On March 11, 2011, SimPrograms reported that an official trailer had been released. The trailer stated that The Sims 3: Unleashed will be available on October 18, 2011. According to this tweet by InfiniteSims, EA got Unleashed's trailer taken off of YouTube; this had led some to believe that the video was real.

Shortly after the release of The Sims 3: Generations, EA confirmed that a pets-themed expansion was in development, under the official name of The Sims 3: Pets. There had already been an older rumor about an expansion pack named The Sims 3: Pets, but that rumor had been proven false prior to the Unleashed rumors and official confirmation of The Sims 3: Pets.

The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff

The game listing from Amazon.com before it is removed from their website.
The game listing from Amazon.com before it is removed from their website.
Type
Stuff Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff

The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff was reported by SimCookie on May 27, 2011[25], and was later re-reported by InfiniteSims.com on May 28 [26] and SimPrograms[27] on its May 31 podcast (watch here). The rumor was based on an Amazon.ca listing which has since been taken down from their website. SimCookie gave a release date of July 26 for the United States [25].

The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff was confirmed by EA on June 16th, 2011.[28]

The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles

The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles as it appears on a release list by EA Germany
The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles as it appears on a release list by EA Germany
Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles

The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles is rumored to be the first expansion pack for The Sims Medieval. While not much is currently known about the expansion, it was listed on a release list found on the EA Germany website, with one image being released, which could signal a possibility of the expansion being real.

The game was confirmed true by EA, with the registration of the official site for the expansion.

The Sims Medieval (mobile)

Screenshot of a possible mobile game.
Screenshot of a possible mobile game.
Type
New Game
Confirmed as The Sims Medieval (iPhone)

The Sims Medieval for Mobile may be a game released on mobile phones. The screenshot here may be possible proof that the game will be released on Mobile. The Sims Medieval (iPhone) is currently available for the iPhone/iPod Touch; it was released on September 22, 2011. EA has not confirmed the mobile game on its website.

The Sims Medieval is currently released on Windows (PC) and Mac OS X.

The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff

Type
Stuff Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff

It has been rumored on SimPrograms that the next The Sims 3 stuff pack will be Master Suite Stuff, similar to high-tech stuff, with more expensive objects. A release date was rumored also, February 10th, 2012. Other than that it isn't know if that's really true.

On October, 21 two listings for The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff were discovered on EA's EULA site[29], and the news from Simprograms. In early November 2011, Singapore's Media Development Authority appoved The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff.[30]

It has been confirmed the link to the The Sims 3 webpage is http://www.thesims3.com/game/sp5

EA has now added a listing for Master Suite Stuff along with three pics to their press site.[31]

The Sims 3: Showtime

Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Showtime

Several Dutch retailers listed The Sims 3: Showtime as the next Expansion Pack. The release date was set for March 8th, 2012[32]. 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[33]. Showtime was confirmed as a new Expansion pack on December 6, 2011 with a listing for the game on TheSims.com.

The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats Stuff Pack

Type
Stuff Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats

Simprograms has rumored that there will be another stuff pack after The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff. They took two images from two different websites, one is from Amazon France and the other from a South African gaming retailer. The release can be on 27 March but it would be impossible as EA usually announces games few months before the release, which means the date could be changed sooner. Amazon France has removed the product page, thus not knowing whether there will be a 6th stuff pack yet to be released.[34][35]

One of Mod The Sims member has spotted something at Origin that might be a sixth expansion pack, that has SimsVIP reported on it.[36]

The rumored stuff pack appears in EA Russia, but it was removed.[37]

SimsVIP has found that a retail shop know as CD Universe had listed the product. However, it was deleted.[38] They have updated on the same post that CD Universe has listed the pack again and this time, it was not deleted.[39] Then, they reported on March 18 that Yahoo News! interviews Katy Perry and Kate said that she had done "a new song she was to record following our interview at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills" and it was "for another collaboration with The Sims that will allow you to turn your world into Candy-fornia".[40] The post also had stated that the rumored stuff pack will have objects similar to the objects seen on the music video of California Gurls.[41][42]

SimsVIP had found another listing of the pack from a different retail shop, known as overstock.com.[43][44]

Rincon Del Simmer (a Spanish website for The Sims series news) had found a Spainish Origin listing and on the listing are three photos showing the contents. It showed the price which the pack cost €29.95. It is rated 12 by PEGI, like other Sims series games' rating.[45][46]

According to these posts, the pack is to be released on June 12 2012 and will be on sale for the price of US$28.

On April 3 2012, it was officialy announced by EA. Instead of being released on June 12 2012, it will be released on June 8 2012. [47]

  • Amazon France (removed)

    Amazon France (removed)

  • South African gaming retailer

    South African gaming retailer

  • Found on Origin Program

    Found on Origin Program

The Listings before the announcement

  • EA Russia

    EA Russia

  • CD Universe

    CD Universe

  • Overstock.com

    Overstock.com

  • Spanish Origin

    Spanish Origin

Game Images

  • Spanish Origin image

    Spanish Origin image

  • Spanish Origin image

    Spanish Origin image

  • Spanish Origin image

    Spanish Origin image

The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff

Type
Stuff Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff

Rincon Del Simmer (from SimsVIP post) had reported that there was a 7th stuff pack releasing on July 12 2012 (and being sold as pre-order at 18 Euros) as they had found two listings from two seperate gaming company websites, Hypnosys and Tu Tienda De Video Juegos. But these listings were removed, which means that this pack is unknown whether it may be true.[48][49]

On April 22nd, 2012, they had discovered a new game category "Diesel" on The Sims 3 website, which gave some clues to the stuff pack. They knew that there was a poll in The Sims 3 website from November 2011 which asked "what brands would you like to see in The Sims 3". The choice Diesel had the highest votes and won.[50] There was also a recent poll that may be related to this stuff pack which asked "what theme would we like for the next Stuff Pack" and the choice Teen Stuff got the highest votes and won.[51]

Before the announcement, the pack's listings from various game retailers from around equestria can be seen. The stuff pack was confirmed and announced[52] on May 10 2012. It will be released on July 10, 2012.[3]

Diesel is an Italian clothing company, thus this is the second stuff pack for The Sims 3 which has a sponsor (the first of which is The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats). This is also the third stuff pack released on 2012.

The Sims 3: Supernatural

The Sims 3: Supernatural (Russian)
Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Supernatural

After The Sims 3: Showtime, a new patch (1.32) was released for players to update. Sims.Mixei.ru had spotted spoilers for the next expansion pack on the patch.

They had added posts on spoilers that may link on the expansion pack.[53][54] They found toys from buydebug that they think it comes for the next expansion pack[55] and game effects were recorded and uploaded on YouTube by them but was taken down afterwards.[56]

On June 3rd, 2012 a listing[57] for the rumored 7th Expansion was discovered on Amazon Italy. It's listed as the collector's edition with the release date of September 7th, 2012. It was also listed on Alex.it[58], Buy.it and Webster.it.[59]Its rumored name is The Sims 3: Supernatural.

On June 11th 2012, EA Russia leaked the trailer for The Sims 3: Supernatural via their YouTube channel. But was taken down on the next day. It was again released but in Russian. An English version of the trailer was first uploaded by EAsingapore on June 13th 2012.[60]

The trailer shows that the expansion pack has 4 playable life states which is Werewolf, Witch/Warlock, Fairy and Zombie. It also shows a Gypsy Fortune Teller/Medium NPC and Vampires. It seems that werewolfs transform at a full moon and run faster, witches/warlocks can duel other witches/warlocks and turn others into stone, fairies can hover/fly and use magic, zombies can bite people and limp and Fortune Tellers can see the future and look into their crystal ball. The trailer also features Apartment Life's hidden bookcase door, except that this one slides instead of spinning. This is also the first expansion pack to have more than one life state. It introduces a new neighborhood called Moonlight Falls, which seems to be situated near or on mountains with a lake and a waterfall.

The Sims 3: Seasons

Type
Expansion Pack
Confirmed as The Sims 3: Seasons
This pack has another speculative name which is Weather Days.
Fan-made logo by SimGoodie
Fan-made logo by SimGoodie

SimsVIP rumored it as Weather Days to be the next expansion pack after Pets. This is false due to The Sims 3: Showtime being released after Pets. A leaked trailer was supposedly put up on YouTube but it was taken down shortly after. No other information on this title is known. A fan-made logo was created on SimGoodie to represent the expansion pack.

According to another article reported first on SimPrograms, EA Russia may have leaked some more information as to what the 6th EP is or isn't.[61]

The conversation that EA Russia had goes as follows:

WolfMega: What is the theme of the 6th EP of the Sims 3 If it life again, so it will be like Generations 2.0? Not everybody likes Generations and it’s rather small expansion.
EA Russia: There are a lot of new interactions in the Generations, just explore it. The next EP is about life, but in another format. It is not similar to any Expansion pack in The Sims 2. The logo contains a black background & light Letters.
Somebody: Look, there are 3 carousels for kids in Generations: 1st – pirate ship (hint for Pirates & Nobles), 2nd – horse (hint for Pets) and the 3rd – space rocket. Is it a hint for space EP?
EA Russia: No, but we like your imagination

Some commenter by the name "@leg" on the article claiming to be from Russia that visits the Russian Community pages has responded as follows, disclaiming several possibilities of the 6th EP. The spaced rocket carousel could've probably been a hint for Lunar Lakes.

After being confirmed as a fake on late-2011, more rumors popped up on April 2012 after seeing a new category being added to The Sims 3 Store. The category 'Rain' was added to a item out of the Seeing Stars set on the store, which can be seen here. As well as this, SimGuruMeatBall on Twitter tweeted two unusual, hinting tweets that may lead up to the rumored expansion pack.

On June 18th 2012, SimsVIP listed an article citing back to Sims.Mixei.ru.[62]

It had discovered listings on a Hungarian Retailer Uberkonzol for the pack. Not only is there a normal edition, but there is also a limited edition and a base and pack combo pack slated for November 9th 2012 for Europe (the possible North America release is on November 6th 2012). All of these listings were removed from the site.

Meanwhile on June 21th 2012, Les Sims Wiki found a listing for the pack in Amazon France.[63] The listing was removed soon after. Le Mag then posted about an EA conference held a week before the post announcing this year end’s newest titles. The Sims 3: Seasons is mentioned on the post.[64] Finally, a user from SimsVIP found another French listing from Jeux Video for the same pack.[65]

On June 22th 2012, Rincon Del Simmer found listings from two different Hungarian gaming shop websites.[66] Konzolvilág.hu[67] has three listings of the pack (in three different editions) while GameShop.hu[68] has only one (the combo pack edition).[69] It is unknown however if all the listings were removed.

On July 20th 2012, two readers from SimsVIP[70] found two more listings from Toys.ie[71] and Smyths.com UK.[72] Both listings are on normal edition.

On July 21th 2012, from the post about the listings at Toy.ie and Smyths.com UK in SimsVIP, a user SimsTias found a listing at a Swedish gaming retail website Homeenter.com.[73] It has a box art and a description to this pack. It is unknown whether they are official. The pack's description in the listing says:

Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims! New seasonal activities await your Sims. Strengthen family ties in Winter, let romance bloom in Spring, deepen the bonds of friendship in Summer, or fast-track your career in Fall. And make sure to dress your Sims appropriately in seasonal outfits!

On July 24th 2012, a reader from SimsVIP, XwertyQ1 found a listing from ABCGames.sk, a Slovakian gaming retail.[74] Two days later, Rincon Del Simmer found two listings from two Spanish gaming retails, Xtreme Media and Tu Tienda De Video Juegos.[75] On July 27th 2012, they again found another Spanish listing from Hypnosys.[76]

On July 28th 2012, a SimsVIP poster Penelope made an article naming Official EA/Sims Hints @ Seasons.[77] He said that EA had tossed out some possible hints at the rumored pack. On July 20th, The Sims 3 Dutch page posted a photo with the caption “After the Rain...”[78] while on the same day of the post, The Sims 3 German page created a poll asking users “Many of you want a weather add-on. What season your Sims like the most?”.[79] He also said a few days ago, some fansites from around the world revealed they were invited to an exclusive community event at EA’s California Studio in mid August. And with 4 months left, there isn’t a whole lot of time to advertise Seasons after Supernatural’s release. The Platinum Simmers gave some information about the community event.[80]

On July 30th 2012, two readers from SimsVIP, Rays on and SimTias found two listings of the rumored pack, by separate edition (Limited and Combo) from NewEgg USA. Since there are enough listings for the rumored pack, the community can say that the rumored pack may turn out true.[81]

On August 1st 2012, TheSims.com was seen to have the rumored pack listed on the website itself, but it got removed quickly. A box art was seen but it was also removed.[82] An announcement or a trailer was released yet.

On August 2nd 2012, The Sims 3 Czech Facebook posted a photo relating to this expansion pack. In the photo, there are Sims relaxing and playing around it seems to be near a beach (which means that swimming can take place on beaches), there are stalls or booths set up along a path, another stall and nearby is a halfpipe (which means that skateboarding feature is back from The Sims 2: Seasons) and a Sim sculpting pumpkins (which means that holidays is being implemented, eg: Halloween).

The release dates differ from different sources. So far, four release dates were shown, all on the same month of November: 8th (from Homeenter.com), 9th (from Uberkonzol and ABCGames.sk), 15th (from Jeux Video, Tu Tienda De Video Juegos and Hypnosys) and 16th (from Le Mag, Konzolvilág, GameShop, Toys.ie and Smyths.com UK) 2012. The fifth release date from NewEgg USA, known as one of the best retailers around USA, is November 13th 2012, probably the North America release date.[81]

It was confirmed at the EA Summer Showcase that The Sims 3 Seasons is infact real and will be realeased this Fall, November 13th 2012.

  • 'Rain' is currently listed on the Sims 3 Store.

    'Rain' is currently listed on the Sims 3 Store.

  • @SimGuruMeatBall hints 'The Sims 3: Seasons'

    @SimGuruMeatBall hints 'The Sims 3: Seasons'

  • @SimGuruMeatBall hints 'The Sims 3: Seasons'

    @SimGuruMeatBall hints 'The Sims 3: Seasons'

  • Normal edition listing from Uberkonzol

    Normal edition listing from Uberkonzol

  • Limited edition listing from Uberkonzol

    Limited edition listing from Uberkonzol

  • Combo pack listing from Uberkonzol

    Combo pack listing from Uberkonzol

  • Normal edition listing from Amazon France

    Normal edition listing from Amazon France

  • Normal edition listing from Jeux Video

    Normal edition listing from Jeux Video

  • All three listings from Konzolvilág.hu

    All three listings from Konzolvilág.hu

  • Combo pack listing from GameShop.hu

    Combo pack listing from GameShop.hu

  • Normal edition listing from Toys.ie (Smyths Ireland?)

    Normal edition listing from Toys.ie (Smyths Ireland?)

  • Normal edition listing from Smyths.com UK

    Normal edition listing from Smyths.com UK

  • Normal edition listing from Homeenter.com (Sweden)

    Normal edition listing from Homeenter.com (Sweden)

  • First box art from the Homeenter.com listing (fake)

    First box art from the Homeenter.com listing (fake)

  • Normal edition listing from ABCGames.sk

    Normal edition listing from ABCGames.sk

  • Normal edition listing from Xtreme Media (Spain)

    Normal edition listing from Xtreme Media (Spain)

  • Normal edition listing from Tu Tienda De Video Juegos

    Normal edition listing from Tu Tienda De Video Juegos

  • Normal edition listing from Hypnosis (Spain in Spanish)

    Normal edition listing from Hypnosis (Spain in Spanish)

  • Normal edition listing from Hypnosis (Spain in translated English)

    Normal edition listing from Hypnosis (Spain in translated English)

  • EA Dutch page's photo captioning "After the rain..."

    EA Dutch page's photo captioning "After the rain..."

  • EA German page's question asking "Many of you want a weather add-on. What season your Sims like the most?"

    EA German page's question asking "Many of you want a weather add-on. What season your Sims like the most?"

  • Platinum Simmers' post on information about the community event

    Platinum Simmers' post on information about the community event

  • Limited edition listing from NewEgg USA

    Limited edition listing from NewEgg USA

  • Combo pack listing from NewEgg USA

    Combo pack listing from NewEgg USA

  • The Sims 3 Portuguese page saying "Which are your Sims' best skating tricks?", an activity present in the previous weather expansion

    The Sims 3 Portuguese page saying "Which are your Sims' best skating tricks?", an activity present in the previous weather expansion

  • Listing on TheSims.com

    Listing on TheSims.com

  • Listing on TheSims.com 2

    Listing on TheSims.com 2

  • Second box art from TheSims.com

    Second box art from TheSims.com

  • A photo from The Sims 3 Czech Facebook Page

    A photo from The Sims 3 Czech Facebook Page

Confirmed fakes

The Sims 3: In the Country

An April's Fool joke.
An April's Fool joke.
Type
Expansion Pack
Fake

The Sims 3: In the Country was an "April Fools' Joke" about an expansion pack set to be released in November 2009 reported on a German gaming site about farm life.[83]. Although it was a joke, it seems to have been based off of Riverview, the downloadable farm town.

The Sims 3: Spellbound

Player's rendition of a cover
Player's rendition of a cover
Type
Expansion Pack
Fake

The Sims 3: Spellbound was a rumoured expansion pack for The Sims 3.[84] An image was circulated online on various forums showing cover art for a magic themed expansion. The artwork featured a collage of fantasy images - primarily taken from deviantart and google images - under the name "Spellbound", which was a proposed name for the sims one expansion "Makin' Magic". The EP could have been hinting Supernatural.

It was confirmed fake on February 17, 2010 by the creator "Dan D" who described creating it in photoshop, then posting it online himself.[85]

The Sims 3: Hollywood

Player's rendition of a cover.
Player's rendition of a cover.
Type
Expansion Pack
Fake

The Sims 3: Hollywood was rumored[86][87] to be the second expansion pack for The Sims 3. It would take elements from The Sims: Superstar, allowing Sims to live the life of a rich and famous actor, singer, dancer or journalist as well as include real celebrities.[88]Similar to some features of The Sims 3: Late Night.

Some rumored features were included in the 3rd expansion pack: The Sims 3: Late Night.

The Sims 3: Pets (fake)

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Scan from the August issue of 'PC Gamer' 2010.
Scan from the August issue of 'PC Gamer' 2010.
Type
Expansion Pack
Fake

The Sims 3: Pets was a rumored Expansion Pack for The Sims 3. The rumor originated in a small leak of the August issue of 'PC Gamer'[89]. The expansion would be centered on pets and was supposedly going to be released in early 2011. On July 3rd, 2010 it was confirmed fake.[90]

Although this rumor was proven false, another rumor, for The Sims 3: Unleashed was later confirmed as true by EA, with the official title of The Sims 3: Pets.

The Sims 3: Seasons

This was made by one of the many Sims 3 fans
This was made by one of the many Sims 3 fans
Type
Expansion Pack
Fake

The Sims 3: Seasons was a rumored Expansion Pack for The Sims 3. The expansion would be Based on weather and festivals. On January 22nd, 2011 it was confirmed fake. However, on August 2, 2012, it was confirmed and announced at EA's Summer Showcase for a November release.

The Sims 3: Refresh

Type
Expansion Pack
Fake

SimsVIP found listings of the game/pack from three different gaming retailer sites (both may be from Hungary).[91] Two listings, Uberkonzol and gameshop.hu appeared alongside their listings which are a season-themed expansion pack for The Sims 3. The latest listing came from a Spain's gaming retailer EuroVideo. It is unknown whether all of these listing were removed.

According to the post's comments, F@bry and Vicky think that it is the normal The Sims 3 base game with the patches installed which make the game updated. Minor rumors states that it is a name place holder for the rumored The Sims 3: Seaside Stuff.

The release dates from the sources differ. Uberkonzol's listing shows that it would be released on June 22nd 2012 which is impossible because the date had passed. gameshop.hu's listing shows its release date as August 17th 2012.

On July 8th 2012, SimFans.de, a German Sim-fan website, contacted EA about the game. They found out that it is a code name of The Sims3 base game updated to date.[92] On July 16th 2012, SimsVIP mentioned this.[93]

  • Uberkonzol (Hungary)

    Uberkonzol (Hungary)

  • Gameshop.hu (Hungary)

    Gameshop.hu (Hungary)

  • EuroVideo (Spain)

    EuroVideo (Spain)

References

  1. ↑ TS4 in production note
  2. ↑ Kabuto's The Sims 4 release prediction comment from Simprograms and SimsVIP
  3. ↑ http://www.simprograms.com/41959/fact-eas-gone-nuts-rumor-sp-8-due-this-fall/
  4. ↑ Rumour: The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff at SimPrograms
  5. ↑ The Sims 3: Fast Lane stuff at Best Buy
  6. ↑ The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff (Practically Confirmed) at SimPrograms
  7. ↑ The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff at Amazon
  8. ↑ Jimmy Mulder.nl (English translation).
  9. ↑ Sims EP? at TheSims3.com
  10. ↑ The Sims 3 ‘After Dark’ rumor circulating at SimPrograms
  11. ↑ The Sims 3: After Dark at Play.com
  12. ↑ Sims 3 EP3 at Free Record Shop Online 'Belgian' (translate)
  13. ↑ De Sims 3: After Dark duikt op bij Free Record Shop 'Dutch' (translate)
  14. ↑ THE SIMS GET THE PARTY STARTED IN EA’S NEW EXPANSION PACK TO MASSIVELY POPULAR THE SIMS 3 at EA.com
  15. ↑ Drie nieuwe release datums voor SP2, SP3 en EP3 at SmartSims (English translation)
  16. ↑ The Sims Medieval at Infinite Sims
  17. ↑ RUMOR: The Sims 3 Realm at SimPrograms
  18. ↑ The Realm Sims and third accessory pack for The Sims 3 (English translation)
  19. ↑ See The Sims 3: Late Night/studio showcase.
  20. ↑ The Sims Medieval – first screens and preview by TSR at SimPrograms.
  21. ↑ The Sims Medieval *poof* on SimPrograms.
  22. ↑ Official announcement of The Sims Medieval
  23. ↑ http://www.infinitesims.com/news/4587/the-sims-3-generations-ep-4-rumours/
  24. ↑ http://www.thesims3.com/game/ep4/systemreq
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 SimCookie rumor report (in French)
  26. ↑ InfiniteSims rumor on Town Life Stuff
  27. ↑ SimPrograms podcast on Town Life Stuff rumor.
  28. ↑ Announcing The Sims 3 Town Life Stuff! - Electronic Arts UK Community
  29. ↑ The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff confirmed
  30. ↑ Media Development Authority approval
  31. ↑ EA Press: The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff
  32. ↑ Source from Simprograms about Showtime from Dutch retailer and the clue on The Sims 3 Forum.
  33. ↑ Article from SimsVIP.
  34. ↑ http://www.simprograms.com/37959/stuff-pack-6-and-amazon-france/
  35. ↑ https://www.gctonline.co.za/gaming/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3717
  36. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8222
  37. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8254
  38. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8276
  39. ↑ CD Universe's listing
  40. ↑ Yahoo News! Interview
  41. ↑ California Gurls Official Music Video
  42. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8650
  43. ↑ Overstock.com's listing
  44. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8662
  45. ↑ Rincon Del Simmer post to the pack (Spanish)
  46. ↑ SimsVIP post from Rincon Del Simmer
  47. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8650
  48. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=9731
  49. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=10022
  50. ↑ http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/04/22/pack-de-accesorios-de-la-firma-de-moda-diesel/
  51. ↑ http://www.simprograms.com/40048/sims-3-future-stuff-pack-community-poll-results/
  52. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=10578
  53. ↑ Sims.Mixei.ru 7th EP spoilers (translated)
  54. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?page_id=8081
  55. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=8129
  56. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5oZefGqwDA (taken down)
  57. ↑ Amazon Italian listing (dead link)
  58. ↑ Alex.it listing
  59. ↑ Buy.it and Webster.it listing
  60. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfi_acgyO3U
  61. ↑ http://www.simprograms.com/35801/ea-russia-pets-and-an-interview-with-the-head-of-ea-russia/
  62. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=12080
  63. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=12291
  64. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=12298
    The program of festivities for this year-end 2012: The Sims3 “Seasons,” Medal of Honor Warfighter, Need for Speed Most Wanted and Fifa13!
    Acclaimed by fans of Sims 2 in February 2007, the extension “Seasons” returns Nov. 16, 2012 in Sims3. To you, snowball fights, snow in the winter before returning to the cottage, summer water sports or lazing by the pool of your villa … watch out for sunburn!
  65. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=12302
  66. ↑ http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/06/23/m%C3%A1s-tiendas-catalogan-estaciones-y-the-sims-3-refresh/
  67. ↑ [1]
  68. ↑ [2]
  69. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=12382
  70. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=13223
  71. ↑ http://www.toys.ie/The-Sims-3-Seasons-EP8-PC-!125104-prd.aspx
  72. ↑ http://www.smythstoys.com/the-sims-147sc/the-sims-3-seasons-ep8-pc-125104itm.aspx?qwSessionID=c6ce95f1-405a-4c49-8b48-184f51e241e9
  73. ↑ Homeenter.com listing of Season in Swedish and in English (translated)
    The comment from the SimsVIP post
  74. ↑ ABCGames.sk listing of Season in Polish and in English (translated)
    http://simsvip.com/?p=13370
  75. ↑ *Xtreme Media listing on Season
    *Tu Tienda De Video Juegos listing on Season
    *Rincon Del Simmer's post
    http://simsvip.com/?p=13431
  76. ↑ Hypnosys listing of Season in Spanish
    Rincon Del Simmer's post
    http://simsvip.com/?p=13467
  77. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=13470
  78. ↑ TS3 Dutch photo hinting Seasons
  79. ↑ TS3 German question hinting Seasons
  80. ↑ The Platinum Simmers' post about a community event
  81. ↑ 81.0 81.1 NewEgg USA's listings on Limited Edition and on Combo
    http://simsvip.com/?p=13545
  82. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=13696
  83. ↑ SimFans.de EP1: The Sims 3: In the Country (English translation)
  84. ↑ Rumour: The Sims 3 Spellbound
  85. ↑ RUMOR – The Sims 3 Spellbound CONFIRMED FAKE
  86. ↑ The Sims 3 Hollywood (Russian) (English translation)
  87. ↑ Rumor – 2nd Sims 3 expansion to focus on ‘Superstar’ aspect?
  88. ↑ Sims 3 Hollywood - Pretty Bogus? at ModTheSims
  89. ↑ sims3 pets at TheSims3.com forums.
  90. ↑ We’ve been pranked: Rumored ‘Sims 3 Pets’ in Feb 2011 is false at SimPrograms
  91. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=12388
  92. ↑ SimFans.de article on Refresh in German and in English
  93. ↑ http://simsvip.com/?p=13151
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