Sims 3 Generations Expansion Pack

[Sarah]

Memories are back? Yes! It might be a silly thing to miss, but I loved in TS2 just scrolling through all the little (and big) things my Sim went through. I wonder if burning dinner will still be a bad memory? Lol, of all the silly things to have a bad memory of!

This sounds like a fabulous expansion pack

[KrispyNickyB]

Memories aren't silly to miss. Shoot I used to arrange everything so certain sims would have their first steps with Mom or first word with dad, etc. I miss them too!

[pallyndrome]

Finally it's official! And to prove it, the press release:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110405005700/en/Sims-Live-Life-Fullest-EA%E2%80%99s-Sims-3

I am not particularly excited. I was hoping for something big like college/university, but I'll still get this ep when it comes out.

[jessssi]

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/puzzle/the-sims-3-generations/news.html?sid=6307108&mode=previews

It sounds kinda fun! I envy the person who got to play it before everyone else.

[Naga]

An entire expansion basically based on giving us basic interactions that should have been in the game since the start... sounds kinda cheap to me. Maybe it's just some accumulated "I wanted pets" anger inside me. I know I'll get this expansion either way, so there's no point in complaining.

Dino costumes yay! Hopefully, adult "Childlish" or "Insane" sims can wear those too.

[RunAmokSims]

Must be official. It's available for pre-order on Amazon.

[cathyknits]

This is so exciting. My birthday is May 30 - I think I can wait one day to buy myself a prezzie. I love the idea of having extra stuff for children and elders - right now I'd have to say Child is my least favorite life stage, but this EP will probably change that.

[simmum]

I must admit I was quite skeptical about it when I read all the rumours, but watching the trailer it does look quite good I like the look of the middle age bit. I think that's a good idea and love the fact there's going to be strollers! It looks like there's going to be loads more in the way of interactions, anyone else think that it looks like attraction is back? But I do also agree that a lot of these interactions should have been in the base game. It seems to be quite a family orientated ep so it's a shame they couldn't have popped Pets in it.  

[jeanamariex3]

  So happy. My Sims will now behave like Sims 2 Sims. Even better, I am employed, so I can actually afford it, along with a new base game, under my account. I'm excited! I feel so bad for underestimating it. I almost cried.

[Pam]

Well...  I'd say it looks pretty official, so I'm not going to lock this thread. 

I think it looks fabulous and I'm very excited about it.  I will say this, though... I don't see any reason to complain that anything should have been included in the base game.  It won't change anything and the base game is awesome.  EA is going to continue to add more features, items, and gameplay through these expansion packs.  It's going to be awesome and I know there are many more to come.  I also don't think it's going to be like Sims 2.  The approach to Sims 3 is unique in its own way.  I haven't played Sims 2, but it seems to me that even when they "bring back" something for Sims 3, it's very different from what it was in Sims 2.  Let's just enjoy what we get and experience all the new stuff together for the first time. 

[Hosfac]

I also don't think it's going to be like Sims 2.  The approach to Sims 3 is unique in its own way.  I haven't played Sims 2, but it seems to me that even when they "bring back" something for Sims 3, it's very different from what it was in Sims 2.  Let's just enjoy what we get and experience all the new stuff together for the first time. 

I was thinking the same thing.  Sims 3 is a totally different game, and while some things in Generations might have the appearance of something similar to Sims 2, it will no doubt be much different.  Don't expect EA to re-hash old games because there really wouldn't be a whole lot of point in buying a new game if it was the same as the old one.  People who get this expansion thinking this is going to be a return to Sims 2 are setting themselves up to be disappointed.

I'm actually quite excited to have new activities for children.  I found them to be somewhat boring up until now, because all they really have to do right now is go to school and wait to grow up.  But I'm wondering how this will change the current mechanics for the game.  How are all of these things that are going on at school going to take place (that's a rhetorical question, by the way )?

Whatever it ends up being, I'm looking forward to this expansion more than I've looked forward to any others.

[Glic2000]

Yeah, I feel that there are features that worked better in The Sims 2, and features that work better in The Sims 3.  That's why I would actually prefer if they didn't bring back old features from The Sims 2.  If I want to play that game, I still can and do.

Trailer looks pretty good.  I like how there seems to be more emphasis on romance. 

[Pam]

Yeah, I feel that there are features that worked better in The Sims 2, and features that work better in The Sims 3.  That's why I would actually prefer if they didn't bring back old features from The Sims 2.  If I want to play that game, I still can and do.

Yes, exactly!  Thank you for saying that!

[jeanamariex3]

Really Pam? You've never played Sims 2 ever? I'm surprised. Learn something new every day. By the way, I think I'm most excited about the imaginary friends.

Yes, It's official. The official sims 3 facebook status states:

Like this Status if you're pre-ordering The Sims 3 Generations!
(can Pam or someone else post a link to this status. I am clueless on how to do so)

Earlier they stated:
What do you plan on naming your imaginary friend on The Sims 3 Generations?

So I see it as Sims 2 Elements with Sims 3. Something I've been looking forward to since I started playing Sims 3.

EDIT: They have PRAMS! Yay!

[Gheez]

I think that there is one major similarity that is unarguable: the fact that each new expansion pack brings more features and interactions and extends our enjoyment of the game.  This new one seems to be no exception.  I'm looking forward to experiencing it.

Have noticed one problem though.  It's being released right in the middle of Metro's Baby Boomer Challenge.  Ah, well, it'll be fun!