So The Sims 3 World Adventures had a full week in the UK to shine, and the sales data is now in.  Looks as if once again, the 1st expansion is beaten by both Football Manager 2010 and Call of Duty Modern Warefare 2.  It could be the fact that those are two great games…but I am wondering if the price played a role with how well the expansion performs.  I wonder what the US results look like…

Source:  Chart-Track

Here’s a surprising shocker – I knew that Dr. Wright in the SNES version of SimCity is based on its creator, Will Wright.  I also knew that Will Wright is inspired by Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario and the Legend of Zelda.  I did not know that Dr. Wright is in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening as ‘Mr. White‘.  It appears they both are friends, with a picture of them SimCity back in 1989.  Wow.

Source:  NeoGAF

Want to get World Adventures for very cheap?  Shop at Amazon, they have the expansion on sale for $24.99!  While you are there, search around for other great gaming deals – but you need to act fast as it’s only for today, Cyber Monday!

• The Sims 3 Collectors Edition – $45
• The Sims 3 Standard – $30
• The Sims 3 World Adventures – $25
• MySims Agents Wii – $38
• Spore Hero Wii – $38
• MySims Agents DS – $24
• Spore Hero Arena DS – $24

Link here

Yesterday the Italian community held a videogame party based around The Sims as well as a few other popular games.  EdenStyle attended this event and brought back 65 images which you can view on her Facebook page here.

More here

The Sims Team makes up of a number of projects.  You have a very small team (if you can even call it that) still working on Sims 2 getting the expansions compiled, boxart designed, etc. Then we have the MySims Team and the SimAnimals Team…after that, there is The Sims 3 Team which is probably split into multiple groups to cover the base game, expansion and stuff packs.  However, little did you know they also have a small team on the go cleaning people’s carpets.  I wouldn’t be surprised if they would even redecorate for you…

Found on Kombo

Nah, don’t think so…

It’s worth it for the tents alone. My little one-man pyramid of canvas was bought so as not to waste precious hours returning to the hotel whilst out on a long expedition, but it was upon realising it was in my Sim’s inventory on my return to homely Riverview that I realised its true worth.

Why, I can sleep anywhere! Outside the bookshop! In the park! In my ex-girlfriend’s garden! In the graveyard. Pfft. I don’t need a house now I’ve got a tent. There are toilets at work, computers in the library, and I can always pull off a guerrilla shower whilst visiting a mate’s house. Truly, this is the life.

Visit Eurogamer to read up on the rest!

The official Sims 3 Website has added a product page for their upcoming stuff pack ‘High End Loft‘.

Create the Ultimate High-End Loft Lifestyle for Your Sims

Transform your Sims’ homes into sleek, edgy lofts with The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff. Upgrade your Sims lifestyle with sophisticated furnishings, must-have electronics, and cutting edge fashions.

FEATURES

• Add a sleek, high-end, tech-inspired look to your Sims bedroom, living room, bathroom, office and den.
• Upgrade your Sims’ wardrobes with forward looking apparel, tailored suits and sophisticated outerwear.
• Transform your Sims’ homes into cutting edge spaces with contemporary inspired furnishings, eclectic art and modern designs.
• Give your Sims coveted electronics including high-tech, ultra-slim TVs, video game systems, stereos and more.
• As a special 10th Anniversary gift this pack includes three coveted items from The Sims and The Sims 2 games: The heart shaped vibrating bed, the electric guitar, and the aquarium.

I hope everyone will have a great and fantastic Thanksgiving

The program that I’ve been fired up for the last month will soon be made available!  The official Sims 3 Site has added details to their Create-A-World page, which means we should be seeing it shortly!  I’ll be first in line to download the new tool and if I have time, write a few tutorials and try to record a few videos.  Keep your eye on this page (or this site as a secondary backup).

The Sims™ 3 Create a World Tool – BETA*
Create your own worlds for The Sims 3

Put the power of world creation into your hands!  Create and share unique new worlds that you design with The Sims™ 3 Create a World Tool – BETA.  Download for free and step into the shoes of The Sims 3 development team by using the same tools the team uses to create worlds and towns for The Sims 3.  Design and build entire worlds for your Sims, or begin your creations with pre-made Sunset Valley or Riverview terrains. Expand your creativity, and share your creations online through The Sims 3 Exchange.

FEATURES

• Design entire worlds for your Sims, from choosing terrain patterns and roads to placing lots, vegetation and neighborhood accents like water towers and lighthouses.
• Start with a blank canvas, or modify the terrains that formed the basis of Sunset Valley or Riverview.
• For advanced designers, bring your creativity to life by creating and importing designs from Photoshop and other graphics programs.
• Expand your landscape features and building options with The Sims 3 Create a World Tool – BETA with The Sims 3 World Adventures expansion pack, or items from The Sims 3 Store.
• Share your worlds through The Sims 3 Exchange.

* PC Only