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In April 2010, an EA employee leaked information on [http://www.twitter.com/ Twitter] that development of ''The Sims 4'' had begun.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/sims-4-in-production-and-a-note-to-those-in-the-community/ TS4 in production note]</ref>. However, that is the only information available.

[[File:Sims-4.png|thumb|A edited screen shot of ''The Sims 4'' on [[Origin|Origin]]]]

In April 1st1, 2012, which is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day April Fools' Day], [http://www.simsvip.com 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*''.

[[File:Alexit_seasidestuffAlexit seasidestuff.png|thumb|200px|First listing found (Alex.it)]]

'''Simprograms''' found a new listing from an Italian gaming retailer '''Alex.it'''.<ref>http://www.simprograms.com/41959/fact-eas-gone-nuts-rumor-sp-8-due-this-fall/</ref> The rumored stuffpack is called ''The Sims 3: Seaside Stuff''. Which would be released on October 26th26, 2012 in Europe (estimated North America release: October 23rd23, 2012) at a price of €14.99/US$18.75. The retailer has since removed its listing.

''Fast Lane Stuff ''first appeared as a rumor but was later listed on Amazon's French site<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/rumour-the-sims-3-fast-lane-stuff/ Rumour: The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff] at [[SimPrograms]]</ref> as well as on the Best Buy<ref name="best buy">[http://www.bestbuy.com/site/SIMS+3+FAST+LANE+STUFF+PC+-+Windows/1010429.p?id=1218208015839&skuId=1010429&st=Sims%203&lp=13&cp=1 ''The Sims 3: Fast Lane stuff''] at [http://www.bestbuy.com/ Best Buy]</ref> and [[Electronic Arts|EA]] Store sites.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims-3-fast-lane-stuff-practically-confirmed/ The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff (Practically Confirmed)] at [[SimPrograms]]</ref>. 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.<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TS6Q8A The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff] at [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon]</ref>.

[[File:The_sims_3_after_dark_first_screenshot_leakedThe sims 3 after dark first screenshot leaked.jpg|right|200px|An artist's humorous rendition of a screenshot from ''After Dark''.]]

''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]]<ref name="after dark sims3">[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/205747.page Sims EP?] at [[TheSims3.com]]</ref> and other fansites,<ref name="after dark simprograms">[http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims-3-after-dark-rumor-circulating/ The Sims 3 ‘After Dark’ rumor circulating] at [[SimPrograms]]</ref>, but on July 7, 2010 it was spotted at play.com with aan October 29, 2010 release date.<ref>[http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/15733211/The-Sims-3-After-Dark/Product.html The Sims 3: After Dark] at [http://www.play.com/ Play.com]</ref>. 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.<ref>[http://www.freerecordshop.be/pc_dvd/sims-3-ep3 Sims 3 EP3] at [http://www.freerecordshop.be/ Free Record Shop Online] 'Belgian' ([http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freerecordshop.be%2Fpc_dvd%2Fsims-3-ep3&sl=auto&tl=en translate])</ref><ref>[http://www.sims3nieuws.nl/2010/07/18/de-sims-3-after-dark-duikt-op-bij-free-record-shop/ De Sims 3: After Dark duikt op bij Free Record Shop] 'Dutch' ([http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sims3nieuws.nl%2F2010%2F07%2F18%2Fde-sims-3-after-dark-duikt-op-bij-free-record-shop%2F translate])</ref>.

''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' was confirmed on July 20, 2010 at [[EA]]'s Studio Showcase,<ref>[http://ea.gamespress.com/release.asp?i=1401 THE SIMS GET THE PARTY STARTED IN EA’S NEW EXPANSION PACK TO MASSIVELY POPULAR THE SIMS 3] at EA.com</ref>, with the release day on November 4, 2010.<ref name="jimmy mulder release dates">[http://www.jimmymulder.nl/2010/06/the-sims-3-fast-lane-9-september-en-sp3-3-februari/ Drie nieuwe release datums voor SP2, SP3 en EP3] at [http://www.jimmymulder.nl/ SmartSims] ([http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jimmymulder.nl%2F2010%2F06%2Fthe-sims-3-fast-lane-9-september-en-sp3-3-februari%2F&sl=auto&tl=en English translation])</ref>.

[[File:Tsr_medievalTsr medieval.png|right|200px|Screenshot of the original TSR article.]]

Domains such as 'simsmedieval.com' and 'thesimsgetmedieval.net' were purchased on May 26, 2010. ''[citation needed]'' [http://www.infinitesims.com Infinite Sims] speculated a release date of January-MarchJanuary–March 2011 for the new 'The Sims' title.<ref>[http://news.infinitesims.com/1296/the-sims-medieval/ The Sims Medieval] at [http://www.infinitesims.com Infinite Sims]</ref>. [http://www.jimmymulder.nl/ 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.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/rumor-the-sims-3-realm/ RUMOR: The Sims 3 Realm] at [[SimPrograms]]</ref><ref name="bart smit release dates">The Realm Sims and third accessory pack for The Sims 3 ([http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sims3nieuws.nl%2F2010%2F07%2F29%2Fde-sims-realm-duikt-weer-op-en-ook-3e-accessoires-pakket-voor-de-sims-3%2F%3Fgltr_redir%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Ftranslate.google.com%252Ftranslate%253Fhl%253Den%2526sl%253Dnl%2526tl%253Den%2526u%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.sims3nieuws.nl%25252F2010%25252F07%25252F29%25252Fde-sims-realm-duikt-weer-op-en-ook-3e-accessoires-pakket-voor-de-sims-3%25252F English translation])</ref>. This date puts the release close to the rumored launch of the 3rd stuff pack. ''[citation needed]''

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.<ref name="simprograms medieval confirm">[http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims-medieval-first-screens-and-preview-by-tsr/ The Sims Medieval – first screens and preview by TSR] at [[SimPrograms]].</ref>. SimPrograms and, soon after, [[The Sims Resource]], pulled the articles from their websites the same day they were posted,<ref name="simprograms medieval nda">[http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims-medieval-poof/ The Sims Medieval *poof*] on [[SimPrograms]].</ref>, with TSR giving an explanation where the article [http://www.thesimsresource.com/news/view-post/post/18586 used to be].

[[File:TS3_Ep_3TS3 Ep 3.jpg|right|200px|fake box art]]

'''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 31st31 and aan EU release date of June 3rd3.

: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.

[[File:5811968099_e71768512d_o5811968099 e71768512d o.png|left|50px]]'''The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff''' was reported by SimCookie on May 27, 2011,<ref name="SimCookie Town Life">[http://www.simcookie.com/2011/05/27/the-sims-3-town-life-stuff/ SimCookie rumor report (in French)]</ref>, and was later re-reported by InfiniteSims.com on May 28 <ref>[http://www.infinitesims.com/news/5469/the-sims-3-town-life-stuff-new-stuff-pack/ InfiniteSims rumor on Town Life Stuff]</ref> and [[SimPrograms]]<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/30739/simprograms-podcast31st-may-2011/ SimPrograms podcast on Town Life Stuff rumor.]</ref> on its May 31 podcast ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aQa9EmLpng&t=0m47s 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 .<ref name="SimCookie Town Life">< /ref>.

[[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]] was confirmed by EA on June 16th16, 2011.<ref>[http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/sims-3/1405755-announcing-sims-3-town-life-stuff.html Announcing The Sims 3 Town Life Stuff! - Electronic Arts UK Community]</ref>

[[File:SIMS_3_Medivel_EP1SIMS 3 Medivel EP1.jpg|right|200px|The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles as it appears on a release list by EA Germany]]

[[File:Onfile_org_ru_2011_06_10_17_32_50_4Onfile org ru 2011 06 10 17 32 50 4.png|right|200px|Screenshot of a possible mobile game.]]

[[File:Stuff Pack 5 Icon.png|left|50px]]It has been rumored on [http://www.simprograms.com/33980/the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff-pack/ 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 10th10, 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,<ref>[http://www.ea.com/1/product-eulas The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff confirmed]</ref>, and the news from [http://www.simprograms.com/36112/breaking-news-the-sims-3-master-suite-stuff-confirmed/ Simprograms].

Several Dutch retailers listed ''The Sims 3: Showtime'' as the next Expansion Pack. The release date was set for March 8th, 2012.<ref>Source from Simprograms about ''Showtime'' from [http://www.simprograms.com/36556/dutch-retailer-micromedia-list-the-sims-3-showtime/ Dutch retailer] and [http://www.simprograms.com/36550/new-ep-6-clue/ the clue on The Sims 3 Forum].</ref>. 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.<ref>Article from [http://simsvip.com/?p=3932 SimsVIP].</ref>. Showtime was confirmed as a new Expansion pack on December 6, 2011 with a listing for the game on [http://thesims.com/en_us/the-sims-showtime TheSims.com].

SimsVIP has found that a retail shop know as '''CD Universe''' had listed the product. However, it was deleted.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=8276</ref> They have updated on the same post that CD Universe has listed the pack again and this time, it was not deleted.<ref>[http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8717814&style=games CD Universe's listing]</ref> 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".<ref>[http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/right-click/katy-perry-gets-her-game-sims-153507947.html Yahoo News! Interview]</ref> 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'''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57P9C4SAW4 California Gurls Official Music Video]</ref><ref name="simsvip.com">http://simsvip.com/?p=8650</ref>

Rincon Del Simmer (a Spanish website for The Sims series news) had found a SpainishSpanish 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.<ref>[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/03/29/confirmado-los-sims-3-katy-perry-dulce-tentaci%C3%B3n-accesorios-primeras-im%C3%A1genes/ Rincon Del Simmer post to the pack (Spanish)]</ref><ref>[http://simsvip.com/?p=8946 SimsVIP post from Rincon Del Simmer]</ref>

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 officialyofficially announced by EA. Instead of being released on '''June 12, 2012''', it will be released on '''June 8, 2012'''. <ref>http:// name="simsvip.com"/?p=8650</ref>

'''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 seperateseparate 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.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=9731</ref><ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=10022</ref>

On April 22nd22, 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.<ref>http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/04/22/pack-de-accesorios-de-la-firma-de-moda-diesel/</ref> 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.<ref>http://www.simprograms.com/40048/sims-3-future-stuff-pack-community-poll-results/</ref>

Before the announcement, the pack's listings from various game retailers from around equestria can be seen. The stuff pack was confirmed and announced<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=10578</ref> on May 10, 2012. It will be released on July 10, 2012.[http://www.diesel.com/sims]

[[File:577551_10150874700486748_653470039_n577551 10150874700486748 653470039 n.jpg|thumb|The Sims 3: Supernatural (Russian)|100px]]

[[File:TS3_STS3 S.jpg|thumb|left]]

On June 3rd3, 2012 a listing<ref>[http://www.amazon.it/The-Sims-Supernatural-Limited-Ed/dp/B008813F14/ref=sr_1_52?ie=UTF8&qid=1338739595&sr=8-52 Amazon Italian listing (dead link)]</ref> for the rumored 7th Expansion was discovered on Amazon Italy. It's listed as the collector's edition with the release date of September 7th7, 2012. It was also listed on Alex.it,<ref>[http://simsvip.com/?p=11393 Alex.it listing]</ref>, Buy.it and Webster.it.<ref>[http://simsvip.com/?p=11503 Buy.it and Webster.it listing]</ref> Its rumored name is '''The Sims 3: Supernatural'''.

On June 11th11, 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 [http://www.youtube.com/user/EAsingapore EAsingapore] on June 13th13, 2012.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfi_acgyO3U</ref>

[[File:The_Sims_3_Weather_DaysThe Sims 3 Weather Days.jpg|200px|right|Fan-made logo by SimGoodie]]

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 aan item out of the ''Seeing Stars'' set on the store, which can be seen [http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5495913 here]. As well as this, [http://www.twitter.com/SimGuruMeatBall SimGuruMeatBall] on Twitter tweeted two unusual, hinting tweets that may lead up to the rumored expansion pack.

On June 18th18, 2012, SimsVIP listed an article citing back to [http://sims.mixei.ru/the-sims-3-novosti/slux-pervyj-predzakaz-the-sims-3-season.html Sims.Mixei.ru].<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12080</ref>

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 9th9, 2012 for Europe (the possible North America release is on November 6th6, 2012). All of these listings were removed from the site.

Meanwhile on June 21th21, 2012, '''[http://fr.sims.wikia.com/wiki/Les_Sims_Wiki Les Sims Wiki]''' found a listing for the pack in '''Amazon France'''.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12291</ref> The listing was removed soon after. '''[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Flemag.rueducommerce.fr%2Fhigh-tech%2Fjeux-videos%2Felectronic-arts-nous-devoile-ses-hits-de-noel.html 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.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12298<br />''The program of festivities for this year-end 2012: '''The Sims3 “Seasons,”''' Medal of Honor Warfighter, Need for Speed Most Wanted and Fifa13!''<br />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!''</ref> Finally, a user from SimsVIP found another French listing from '''[http://www.jeuxvideo.com/ Jeux Video]''' for the same pack.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12302</ref>

On June 22th22, 2012, '''Rincon Del Simmer''' found listings from two different Hungarian gaming shop websites.<ref>http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/06/23/m%C3%A1s-tiendas-catalogan-estaciones-y-the-sims-3-refresh/</ref> '''Konzolvilág.hu'''<ref>[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:wxFWtCQ9dPoJ:www.konzolvilag.hu/pc/jatekok/elorendelheto/13+&cd=6&hl=es&ct=clnk&gl=es]</ref> has three listings of the pack (in three different editions) while '''GameShop.hu'''<ref>[http://87.248.112.8/search/srpcache?ei=UTF-8&p=%22The+Sims+3+Plus+Seasons%22+Gameshop&rd=r1&fr=yfp-t-705&u=http://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=%22The+Sims+3+Plus+Seasons%22+Gameshop&d=4724155409109142&mkt=es-ES&setlang=es-ES&w=193302e8,f97c4b36&icp=1&.intl=es&sig=GJCcSn96iATOfmWOlfDSvA--]</ref> has only one (the combo pack edition).<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=12382</ref> It is unknown however if all the listings were removed.

On July 20th20, 2012, two readers from '''SimsVIP'''<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=13223</ref> found two more listings from '''Toys.ie'''<ref>http://www.toys.ie/The-Sims-3-Seasons-EP8-PC-!125104-prd.aspx</ref> and '''Smyths.com UK'''.<ref>http://www.smythstoys.com/the-sims-147sc/the-sims-3-seasons-ep8-pc-125104itm.aspx?qwSessionID=c6ce95f1-405a-4c49-8b48-184f51e241e9</ref> Both listings are on normal edition.

On July 21th21, 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'''.<ref>Homeenter.com listing of Season [http://www.homeenter.com/sv/childrensclub/product_readmore/the-sims-3-seasons-pc/s272330/748500/?searchPhrase=sims in Swedish] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homeenter.com%2Fsv%2Fchildrensclub%2Fproduct_readmore%2Fthe-sims-3-seasons-pc%2Fs272330%2F748500%2F%3FsearchPhrase%3Dsims in English] (translated)<br />[http://simsvip.com/?p=13223&cpage=1#comment-185551 The comment from the SimsVIP post]</ref> 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:<br />

On July 24th24, 2012, a reader from SimsVIP, '''XwertyQ1''' found a listing from '''ABCGames.sk''', a Slovakian gaming retail.<ref>ABCGames.sk listing of Season [http://www.abcgames.sk/?p=hry_zobraz&id=15503 in Polish] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abcgames.sk%2F%3Fp%3Dhry_zobraz%26id%3D15503 in English] (translated)<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13370</ref> Two days later, '''Rincon Del Simmer''' found two listings from two Spanish gaming retails, '''Xtreme Media''' and '''Tu Tienda De Video Juegos'''.<ref>*[http://xtremmedia.com/LOS_SIMS_3_Y_LAS_CUATRO_ESTACIONES_PC_1.html Xtreme Media listing on Season]<br />*[http://www.tutiendadevideojuegos.com/portal/es/detalle-producto/7/pc/19295/los-sims-3-y-las-cuatro-estaciones.htm Tu Tienda De Video Juegos listing on Season]<br />*[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/07/26/m%C3%A1s-tiendas-catalogan-en-espa%C3%B1ol-y-las-cuatro-estaciones/ Rincon Del Simmer's post]<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13431</ref> On July 27th27, 2012, they again found another Spanish listing from '''Hypnosys'''.<ref>Hypnosys listing of Season [http://hypnosysgame-clientes.com/articulo/5030934109079-pclossims3ylascuatroestaciones.html in Spanish]<br />[http://rinconsimmer.jimdo.com/2012/07/27/hypnosis-game-que-predijo-diesel-cataloga-cuatro-estaciones/ Rincon Del Simmer's post]<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13467</ref>

On July 28th28, 2012, a SimsVIP poster '''[http://simsvip.com/?author=3 Penelope]''' made an article naming ''Official EA/Sims Hints @ Seasons''.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=13470</ref> He said that EA had tossed out some possible hints at the rumored pack. On July 20th20, '''[https://www.facebook.com/desimsnlbe The Sims 3 Dutch page]''' posted a photo with the caption ''“After the Rain...”''<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=465029670182278&set=a.359656817386231.91954.356771804341399&type=3 TS3 Dutch photo hinting Seasons]</ref> while on the same day of the post, '''[https://www.facebook.com/dieSims 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?”''.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/questions/10150972257783583/ TS3 German question hinting Seasons]</ref> 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 '''[http://www.platinumsimmers.com/page/index.html Platinum Simmers]''' gave some information about the community event.<ref>[http://www.platinumsimmers.com/page/articles.html/_/news/special-community-day-r153 The Platinum Simmers' post about a community event]</ref>

On July 30th30, 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.<ref name="NewEgg Lists The Sims 3 Seasons!">NewEgg USA's listings [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832130314 on Limited Edition] and [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832130312 on Combo]<br />http://simsvip.com/?p=13545</ref>

On August 1st1, 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.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=13696</ref> An announcement or a trailer was released yet.

On August 2nd2, 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, ege.g.: 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 13th13, 2012''', probably the North America release date.<ref name="NewEgg Lists The Sims 3 Seasons!">< /ref>

It was confirmed at the EA Summer Showcase that The Sims 3 Seasons is infactin fact real and will be realeasedreleased this Fall, November 13th13, 2012.

[[File:Sims3_expansion_fake_rumor_in_the_countrySims3 expansion fake rumor in the country.jpg|200px|right|An April's Fool joke.]]

'''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.<ref> [http://www.simfans.de/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1238540460&archive=&start_from=&ucat=11 SimFans.de EP1: The Sims 3: In the Country] ([http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.simfans.de/index.php%3Fsubaction%3Dshowfull%26id%3D1238540460%26archive%3D%26start_from%3D%26ucat%3D11&ei=Jg93Spr5NYbSM5WygbEM&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=9&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522The%2BSims%2B3%2BIn%2Bthe%2BCountry%2522%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3Dfj0%26sa%3DG English translation])</ref>. Although it was a joke, it seems to have been based off ofon [[Riverview]], the downloadable farm town.

[[File:The_Sims_3_SpellboundThe Sims 3 Spellbound.jpg|right|200px|Player's rendition of a cover]]

'''The Sims 3: Hollywood''' was rumored<ref>[http://www.gamesportal.us/13162-the-sims-3-hollywood-2010rusrepack.html The Sims 3 Hollywood (Russian)] ([http://translate.google.ca/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamesportal.us%2F13162-the-sims-3-hollywood-2010rusrepack.html&sl=auto&tl=en English translation])</ref><ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/rumor-2nd-sims-3-expansion-to-focus-on-superstar-aspect/ Rumor – 2nd Sims 3 expansion to focus on ‘Superstar’ aspect?]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=390901 Sims 3 Hollywood - Pretty Bogus?] at [[ModTheSims]]</ref> Similar to some features of [[The Sims 3: Late Night]].

{{Info|Fake Rumors|Any game rumor listed here has been proven to be untrue, ''even if a game was later confirmed with the same title.'' The rumor listed here refers to the first, '''fake''' rumor, not the later '''confirmed real''' one. Please do not delete or alter the title of this section without first [[talk:The Sims game rumors|discussing it on the talk page]].}}[[File:The_sims_3_pets_fake_pc_gamer_scanThe sims 3 pets fake pc gamer scan.jpg|right|200px|Scan from the August issue of 'PC Gamer' 2010.]]

'''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'.<ref>[http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/sims-3/1202794-sims3-pets.html sims3 pets] at [[TheSims3.com]] forums.</ref>. The expansion would be centered on pets and was supposedly going to be released in early 2011. On July 3rd3, 2010 it was confirmed fake.<ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/weve-been-pranked-rumored-sims-3-pets-in-feb-2011-is-false/ We’ve been pranked: Rumored ‘Sims 3 Pets’ in Feb 2011 is false] at [[SimPrograms]]</ref>

[[File:Sims_SeasonsSims Seasons.png|right|200px|This was made by one of the many Sims 3 fans]]

'''The Sims 3: Seasons''' was a rumored [[Expansion Pack]] for ''The Sims 3''. The expansion would be Based on weather and festivals. On January 22nd22, 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 release dates from the sources differ. Uberkonzol's listing shows that it would be released on June 22nd22, 2012 which is impossible because the date had passed. gameshop.hu's listing shows its release date as August 17th17, 2012.

On July 8th8, 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.<ref>SimFans.de article on Refresh [http://www.simfans.de/?subaction=showfull&id=1341765010&archive=&start_from=&ucat=11& in German] and [http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.simfans.de%2F%3Fsubaction%3Dshowfull%26id%3D1341765010%26archive%3D%26start_from%3D%26ucat%3D11%26 in English]</ref> On July 16th16, 2012, SimsVIP mentioned this.<ref>http://simsvip.com/?p=13151</ref>