Island Paradise Expansion Pack

[Louise56]

The video look fantastic! I can't wait.

[Tilia]

That video has me all geared up now.  Bring on the resorts!

[Sutz]

And the treasure-hunting! And the MERMAIDS!

[doxxielover]

Ah yay so excited!

[ladybug53]

Thanks Ricalynn , that video is great . I'm super excited ! 

[brappl]

For what it is worth, and I hope this is legit...please jump in and correct me if I am wrong but I found an awesome overview on Island Paradise on a site I have trusted for some time.  Check it out and if
anyone knows this is not for real please let me know and forgive:  http://www.simsnetwork.com/.  I will say, if this is solid information this new EP looks absolutely awesome!

[Ricalynn]

Thanks for the link.  There are a lot of websites that got to do a review for community day and even more that post information as it comes out from official sources.   I would also check out SimsVIP for a list of such sources.

Please note the above link goes to a website with CC that may or may not be harmful for your game and/or may break the game's teen rating.  We cannot moderate outside links and if you choose to go to that website, be aware it may not follow our family-friendly conduct code. 

[brappl]

Ricalynn,  I checked out VIP and the information is pretty much the same on both sites.  Simsnetwork has more detail.  From what I read they were invited by EA to play the game using their own
sims so the Simsnetwork site has additional pics, etc.  The site is located in the Netherlands.   You are correct, it is always wise to be wary of CC and site conduct.  Thanks for pointing me to VIP...I see
their content was validated by EA!  (by the way, I love your "use proper punctuation to save lives" notation).

[Ricalynn]

SimsVIP is also a blog style website.  They have several articles with pictures written by two of their own that went to the same community day as Sims Network but each website chooses to show what they want and works with other websites to get as much coverage done as possible.


Edit: New tweet from SimGuruGraham that some might find interesting..

One of the upgrades a handy Sim can perform on a houseboat is to upgrade the engine, then you can select slow or fast speeds.

[Wiry]

Simsnetwork has said there is an Ariel clone in Isla Paradiso. Well, we know what'll happen when one if one of my Sims ever meets her

[quinti.sims]

The video look fantastic! I can't wait.

Just 2 weeks for us .

[Janna]

? ? ?  What country are you in, if my counting is right, then it is eight days and counting for me (US, state of Ohio).  If it is still on the 25th, that is. 

[Ricalynn]

The US gets it on the 25th but the rest of the world varies.   I know UK doesn't get it until the end of next week.

[Ricalynn]

A german website SimsFan usually does interactive maps for each world before they release.   Now Sims 3 is doing it!

Check it out here.


Also over on Facebook they have a quiz for everyone to take.  What Island Paradise are you?

I was a Namena Reef!

You are Namena Reef!
Being a Deep Sea Explorer, you will definitely enjoy one of Fiji’s most spectacular reef ecosystems! You’re always looking for next underwater adventure and not one to shy away when faced with a shark or two. One day you hope to be able to discover sunken treasure, a legendary sea creature, or the elusive mermaid – or merman.

[Gogowars329]

I'm liking how they're making the new trailers funnier. Makes the game seem even more inviting and fun.

EDIT: I tried the facebook quiz and I was the Maldives!

Being a Resort Connoisseur, you will definitely enjoy a destination where resorts make up the majority of the country’s industry! Check-in at an all-inclusive 5-star resort to enjoy the pool bar, waterslides, and let’s not forget – the buffet! Who knows, you might even be interested in purchasing a resort of your very own.