The Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion Pack - Info, Pictures and Trailer

Enter the mysterious town of Moonlight Falls where strange things happen by the light of the moon. Create supernatural beings from menacing werewolves and cackling witches, to mischievous fairies and more intriguing vampires. Then stalk the night, use your wand to cast spells, claw the furniture and more. You can mix dozens of elixirs that can turn Sims into zombies or transform them into gold. Share your enchanted brews with any friends who have The Sims 3! Spooky surprises are in store for you in the world of The Sims 3 Supernatural!

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More pictures at The Sims Hub

The Sims 3 Supernatural Announce Trailer

Game Update for 1.34

To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher.

This game update includes the following changes:

Generations
Lot Names from Generations will no longer show debug text when you uninstall Generations.
Showtime
Fixed an issue where fires created by Unicorns reignite repeatedly after being extinguished.
General Updates
Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Before installing an Update for The Sims 3, an Expansion Pack, or a Stuff Pack, it is a good idea to run through the following checklist to ensure your game continues to work smoothly.
If you have any questions about the below steps, please visit the Technical Support forum on the official Sims 3 community found at this URL: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/forums/show/10.page

Step 1: Disable Custom Content
Custom Content is all Sims content that did not come from an official The Sims 3 Update, The Sims 3 Store, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack. Custom Content is created by 3rd Party Developers that are not regulated by Electronic Arts or The Sims 3 Development Team and may not work with new updates. Custom Content may cause the game to behave unexpectedly or not function entirely.

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Thanks, Cameranutz II:)

Store content patch V 1.1 and Lunar Lakes Rocks

To install this update, please start your game and use the “Downloads” tab in your Launcher.

This Store update includes the following changes:

• Fixed an incompatibility issue with Lady Ravendancer Goth’s Book o’ Spells and the Fountain of Youth.
• Fixed an issue where the Tree of Prosperity would occasionally become frozen when switching configurations.
• Fixed an issue where cats would become frozen when jumping on the Overly General Dining Chair.
• Fixed an issue where the visual effects for the PlasmaTron TV were showing up in the wrong location.
• Fixed an issue where the Simetry Seater was incorrectly placed in the Kitchen - Counters section in Buy Mode.

*A game restart is required for updates made while the game is running.


Lunar Lakes Rocks - Free

Crystal Rocks for your worlds!

Thanks, Cameranutz II:)

The Sims 3 Katy Perry Sweet Treats Stuff

Indulge your Sims with the vibrant style of Katy Perry. The Sims ™ 3 Katy Perry Sweet Temptation contains a variety of decorative elements, furniture and fabulous outfits and hairstyles, all inspired by models and actual props Katy, who added a touch sweet and fun to the lives of your Sims . It also includes three new and spectacular locations: a local meeting place, a park and a community pool, all decorated with the delicious style of Katy Perry!

Sweeten the lives of your Sims with items inspired by Katy Perry: a guitar-shaped cake, elements to make a play corner in a realm of candy, delicious cotton candy trees and much more.

Converts the houses and the neighborhood of your Sims on an Caramelifornia full of fantastic and colorful furniture and decorative items.

Change the look of your Sims with lots of new outfits and hairstyles that are for food.

Transforms the neighborhood with predesigned three places that add a touch of Katy Perry perfect to the city of your Sims.

Celebrate Friday with your Sims: get an exclusive Simlish version of Katy Perry’s success TGIF!

With the sweetest accessories that you will never be able to eat – you will have a variety of accessories and clothing, plus 3 new places predesigned, this is more than just a pack of accessories.

Thanks, The Sims Hub:)

Game update for 1.33

This game update includes the following changes:

• Some art updates
• Stability improvements
• Sims saved with game update 1.32 that exhibit overly dark textures can be restored to normal by editing the Sims in Create a Sim

Before installing an Update for The Sims 3, an Expansion Pack, or a Stuff Pack, it is a good idea to run through the following checklist to ensure your game continues to work smoothly.

More about issues, etc. at The Sims 3 - MATY - Mod The Sims Here, Here and Here.

Thanks, Simmie:)

The Sims 3 EP 7 Info

Beekeeping Skill- there are smoker effects, and angry swarms of bees, as well as negative moodlets when a Sim has been stung by a bee!

Alchemy Skill/Cauldron Object- there is a cauldron bubbling effect. Potions can be drunk and thrown at other Sims. There many potion sizes, shapes, and effect descriptions, but they are impossible to understand, besides this one:
• Clone Drone Potion- the effect creates an adult Sim-sized cloud of a sparkly burst on the ground.
• Anti- Nausea Potion
• Energy Stabilizer Potion- For a period of time, your energy level won’t decay.
• Invigorating Potion- Drink to feel invigorated
• Lasting Skill Boost Potion
• Inducing Potion- Drink this to feel nauseous.
• Smelly Potion- Drink to stink!
• Zombification Potion- Become a zombie!

Potion Shop- it says that if you master Alchemy, “you will get discounts on items in the Potion Shop”, which is likely where you purchase ingredients.

Candle Station- There animations for candle flames flickering, the “candle station” starting, and wax dripping. There are actions to “Create Candle”, so I presume that you can make candels with the candle station.

More at Mod The Sims - The Sims 3 Forums - SimsVIP

Thanks, Anons:)

6 New Renders from The Sims 3 Showtime

Three more at Sim Programs

Thanks, Anon:)

New Things Coming To The Sims 3 Store

These upcoming sets have been posted at The Sims 3 Forums:

African inspired hair & clothing, Safari set and Rock Wall.

Thanks, Sims VIP:)

More The Sims 3 Master Suite Pictures

More at The Sims 3 Forums

The Sims 3 Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition

Make your rise to fame in The Sims 3 Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition with unique Katy Perry themed in-game content and an exclusive poster. Your Sim can become a superstar singer, acrobat, magician... and even moonlight as a DJ. New, optional social features allow you to connect with friends, and share your big moments through in-game news feeds, messaging, and live updates.

More at The Sims 3

Thanks, Darko:)

The Sims 3 Master Suite Stuff Live Chat Screens and Videos

There's a lot more shots at SimCookie

Thanks, My Sims World

Watch live streaming video from electronicarts at livestream.com

The Sims 3 Showtime New Details And Screenshots

Amaze the Audience with Your Talents as a Magician or Singer in The Sims 3 Showtime

Become the star of the show in The Sims 3 Showtime. Perform tricks and sing your way to fame in Starlight Shores, an all-new world that showcases your Sims’ hidden talents as they go from small town heroes to larger than life performers.

As a magician, your Sim begins their career on the streets performing magic tricks for tips. They’ll visit new venues and meet with the owners to book larger gigs and gain experience. Magicians have unique social interactions that give them the ability to perform small-scale tricks on other Sims such as pulling a coin from an ear and making butterflies and doves magically appear. As magicians level up, they acquire new objects that can be used on-stage. For some magical fun, your Sims can use the Box of Mystery to perform the “swords of destiny” by carefully placing knives through the box without stabbing the Sim inside. Beware the Box of Danger! If a Sim fails at correctly executing their tricks with this object, death may come calling.

Read more at My Sims World

New Items Included in Patch 1.29

New Trees
Fantasy Tree
Fantasy Spike Tree
Fantasy Mushroom Tree
Fantasy Acacia Tree

New Terrain Paint
Paver Crystal

And Simposium has posted these pictures of the new trees, some new walls and a window.

Game Update for 1.29

To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher.

This game update includes the following changes:

Pets Updates

• When adopting a dog, you will now be shown whether the dog is a Little Dog or a Large Dog.
• You will now be warned that your Pet cannot have both the Immunity and Vomit Machine Lifetime Rewards at the same time .
• Knock down wall sound effects properly play now .
• Camera will now properly display entire pet body when using Randomize to switch between Small and Large dog bodies in Create a Pet .
• Fixed several translation errors, typos, and general text issues for in-game text.
• Fixed the pre-set patterns for an adult horse saddle .
• The Disable Autonomy for a Selected Sim option now persists across multiple game sessions .
• Text for the Memory of a Bird Dying no longer refers to the Sim as dying .
• The Locate Prey interaction is now available on the ground as well as the cat .
• Chased Mailman is now properly set as a Memory .
• Attend Riding Class interaction now displays proper icon .
• The Chase Someone wish now displays the proper icons .
• Have First Kiss Ever Wish now properly displays icon .
• Horse Granola can no longer be sold at the Grocery Store .
• Read A Book About Riding Wish now displays proper icon .
• Added several Child trait animations .
• Fixed issue found when players go to the Main Menu while the horse is jumping an obstacle .
• Fixed issue where Clueless Sims would unnecessarily dismount and unsaddle their horse .
• Route failure while Galloping Around or Going for a Ride on a Horse have been significantly reduced .

Read more at The Sims 3

Thanks, Cameranutz II:)

Also there's this about the new patch at Sims VIP.  Thanks, Anon:)

1.29 Patch Triggers In-Game Advertising/Purchasing

I did patch my game and haven't tried it out yet but did notice this new folder below in my my Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/Featured Items folder right after patching.

And this picture from Sims VIP of the in-game advertising

The Sims 3 Showtime Announcement Trailer, Cover and More

Live the rags to riches story with your Sims while connected to your friends! Experience the rise to stardom as your Sim performs on stage from one venue to the next. And for the first time, The Sims 3 Showtime introduces social features, including Simport, an all-new feature that lets you send your Sims to a friend’s game! There, your Sim can perform at your friend’s venue in front of your friend’s Sims! You will also be able to post messages and screenshots via an all-new in-game social wall.

A bigger cover posted at Amazon

Product Features

• Your Sims can live the dream as Singers, Performers, Magicians, and DJs. Watch them rise to fame - or go down in flames as they perform for other Sims.
• All-new social features: chat with friends, post to their walls, give status updates, and create friends lists.
• Send your Sims to a friend's game and have your friend's Sim come to your game!
• Create your own venue! Build a swanky concert hall, a massive stadium, or an indie club. How the stage is built will influence your Sims' performance and career progression.
• Exclusive Limited Edition content: Get a bonus venue and stage for your Sims!

And the Announcement Trailer

Another video in case one of them go down

and some video captures

The Sims 3 Showtime Cover and Pictures