(PC) World Adventures

Jeuxvideo posted a short interview (translated from French) with Lyndsay Pearson, the producer of The Sims 3 World Adventures. Keep in mind the translation might not be 100% correct (as it is translated by google):

jeuxvideo.com> Why did you choose China, Egypt and Paris rather than other places?

Lyndsay Pearson: We believe that each of these places not only offers a fantastic visually very different neighborhoods already available in The Sims 3, but also many interesting activities. Each place has a dimension of mystery and discovery, essential to the adventure. French explorer of the catacombs or Egyptian tomb has many elements to please our fans but also to the development team.

jeuxvideo.com> How do you proposed to the three environments?

Lyndsay Pearson: The Sims will visit the three locations using a phone or a computer to book a trip. Players can also change these cities (as they may alter Sunset Valley) through the Edit menu of the game

jeuxvideo.com > Can we buy a second home?

Lyndsay Pearson: Even if your Sims do not live permanently in these new destinations, they might have one or more properties. After purchasing a second home in Egypt or China, they will have the choice between staying in this home or go to the “base camp” local when they want to go in the country.

jeuxvideo.com> Can we visit the famous monuments (Eiffel Tower, Pyramids, Great Wall …)?

Lyndsay Pearson: We are really delighted to offer places based on the real world in The Sims 3 Destination Adventure. However, we appropriate the money by “Simifiant. Players will recognize however famous and historical places in each country. You can already see the Great Pyramids in the images we have available. In the coming months, we will give more information on other famous places that you can discover.

jeuxvideo.com> Will we see the inside of all buildings in contrast to Sims 3?

Lyndsay Pearson: We will be adding many new places and buildings in The Sims 3 Destination Adventure. These buildings have a complex appearance and visually stunning as well as parts and developed areas on the inside. For example, we created a sphinx that you can first see the outside. You can then open a door to enter and discover what it hides!

jeuxvideo.com> What kind of treasures to be discovered?

Lyndsay Pearson: Your Sims can discover many relics, coins and special items. The relics will be collected, exhibited or sold against money! Each place has its own specific relics and many relics common that you can find everywhere.

jeuxvideo.com> What means are available to the player to search for treasures?

Lyndsay Pearson: In the tombs, players can search for treasures in removing rubble, open treasure chests or by looking at statues and secret doors to unlock new parts. Outside the tomb, it will send your Sims explore the site to find relics and collectible items available.

jeuxvideo.com> What will the new skills?

Lyndsay Pearson: The new skills will be useful in the adventures and tasks proposed to the players. They can help you complete a story that will unlock a new key for a door, or will offer you an old reward to buy something for your Sims. Finally, skills offer new gameplay, and additional items to unlock as you progress.

jeuxvideo.com> Will it new traits?

Lyndsay Pearson: We will add a few traits in relation to the adventure. More details will soon be available, stay alert!

Thanks to SimCookie for the link!

Sweet deal, this just landed in my inbox from EA with 3 new pics!  Looks like it is true, folks.  The Sims 3 World Adventures is the first expansion for The Sims 3 and will be available November 16!

First Expansion Pack to Global Phenomenon – The Sims 3

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., August 3, 2009 – The Sims are off on an adventure to famous destinations around the world! The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack* to the #1 best-selling PC and MAC game in June 2009**, The Sims 3, is in development and will ship to retailers worldwide the week of November 16, 2009.

“We’re thrilled with the global success of The Sims 3 over these last few months and are looking forward to expanding on the gameplay experience with one of the most robust expansion packs to The Sims yet,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims at EA. “Players will be able to take their Sims on the adventure of a lifetime and explore lands outside of Sunset Valley and Riverview, pursue thrilling new life destinies in locations around the world inspired by famous destinations, and immerse themselves in the open-ended gameplay where they’ll discover new cities in China, France and Egypt and share new stories.”

Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find. From mastering martial arts in Shang Simla, China, discovering rich culture and famous landmarks on a romantic getaway to Champs Les Sims, France or exploring the depths of ancient tombs in Al Simhara, Egypt, players can take their Sims on a journey that will change their Sims’ lives. Players can accept challenges to search for secret treasures, learn new skills and chase down new personal opportunities, meet new Sims with unique personalities, share their culture and bring them home, discover new styles on their travels, and share everything they encounter on their adventures with the world through personal photographs, movies, and stories. Additionally, players will receive 1,000 SimPoints to be used online in The Sims 3 Store*** for the PC/MAC versions of the game. Exclusive online content, available only for the expansion pack at launch, will be revealed soon.

The Sims 3 World Adventures will also be available for feature phones, the iPhone™ and iPod touch® in early 2010 from EA Mobile™. These versions will have customized mobile gameplay features which will be revealed in the coming months. For information on carrier availability and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.

For more information about The Sims 3 World Adventures or The Sims 3, please visit www.TheSims3.com. Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3 World Adventures has not yet been rated by PEGi. To download artwork, please visit www.electronicarts.co.uk/press

*Requires The Sims 3 for PC/MAC to play.
**According to NPD data.
**INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details

About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims 3 sold thru 1.4 million PC/Mac units within the first week of launch in June 2009 making it the best-selling PC launch in EA’s history. Fan intensity is evidenced through the more than 36 million downloads of player created content including: Sims, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is the #1 most subscribed to sponsored channel of all time and is within the top 5 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with over 42,000 subscribers and nearly 17 million video views. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

A number of sites are starting to take pre-orders for the rumored first Sims 3 Expansion pack.  It was known as ‘Destination Adventures’ when it was first reported, but now it seems that the name has changed to The Sims 3 World Adventures.  Of course, outside of all of this, it’s not 100% confirmed…however I’m willing it’ll have something to do with traveling or vacations.

• Argos UK – preorder page
• Shine Star – preorder page
• Take 2 – preorder page
  

Oh, and thanks to all of the people – SimGalaxy, SnootySims, SimsFanZone and Luke for passing the info along my way

P.S. – The logo I am using is a quick mock-up that I created from The Sims 2 World Adventure expansion pack.  I believed in certain countries they used this name instead of ‘Bon Voyage’.  Just thought you should know so it won’t confuse anyone!

Take the following piece of news as a grain of salt for right now – we don’t know much about expansions other than the fact that an African gaming site – Take 2 – is listing not one, but two Sims 3 expansions set for November.  Not only that, but they are also listing a Stuff Pack for the game as well.  Of course, it’s safe to say that we may get a Stuff Pack – even an expansion by that time, but I don’t think all three will hit.  More than possibly they are using November as a placeholder date.  Anyhow, we’ll know more about expansions/stuff packs in the near future!

• The Sims 3 – EP1
• The Sims 3 – EP2
• The Sims 3 – SP 1

Source:  SimTimes