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Futureshock Sale – This Weekend Only!
POSTED ON 10/29/11 01:00 AM
Give your Sims a home that is lightyears ahead of its time. Enjoy savings all weekend long on the Futureshock Kitchen and Living Sets. Also, be sure to check Daily Deals often, you might find a special deal on the all-new Futureshock Bedroom Set.

Save Now – Only at The Sims 3 Store!

Now Available: The Sharper Sims Super Sleeper and Futureshock Bedroom Collection - Give your Sims a full-nights sleep in less time!
POSTED ON 10/26/11 05:00 PM
The future is here, now make it yours with the all-new Sharper Sims Super Sleeper and Futureshock Befroom Collection.

Sleep in style with the Sharper Sims’ Super Sleeper, guaranteed to restore your Sims’ energy faster than any normal bed or chair! What will your Sims do with all the extra time? As an added bonus you can also bring home the latest in futuristic décor with the all-new Futureshock Bedroom collection. Complete the Futureshock look with the Futureshock Living and Kitchen Sets, give your Sims a home that is lightyears ahead of its time!

The Sharper Sims Super Sleeper and Futureshock Befroom Collection are only available at The Sims 3 Store - Download Today!


ATTN: Reg. code for The Sims 3 Plus Pets
POSTED ON 10/18/11 09:01 PM
Thank you for purchasing The Sims 3 plus Pets.

When you install The Sims 3 base game, please use the code located on the back of your manual above “The Sims 3TM Code”.  If you are still having issues installing The Sims 3 base game, please contact Technical Support.  You can find their contact information in the game manual.

When you install The Sims 3 Pets Expansion Pack game, please look for the red Pet Store insert in your box and use the code found on the insert. You can also use this code to get your Pet Store. Please read the instructions located on www.TheSims3.com/incentive/PetsRedeem for more information.

The code located on the back of your manual above “The SimsTM 3 Pets Code” should be disregarded.

How to redeem Limited Edition content for The Sims 3 Pets Expansion Pack.
POSTED ON 10/18/11 08:36 PM
Thank you for purchasing The Sims 3 Pets Expansion pack for The Sims 3.  We know that you want to play your game as soon as possible to enjoy life with pets but we wanted to give you some additional information on how to get your exclusive Pet Store.   
  1. Install your The Sims 3 game first!
  2. Register with your game with The Sims 3 Community - Go to www.thesims3.com/register in your browser or click the "Sign Up Now" button on the Game Launcher if you haven’t already registered.  If you have already registered with The Sims 3 Community, you will still need to register your game via your “My Account” page (found on https://www.thesims3.com/myAccount.html).
  3. Once you have registered your game, you’ll see a link to install the items from your Purchase History page (found under My Account on store.thesims3.com). The pop up link will not make any mention of the Limited Edition content, but rest assure it will show up in your Purchase History page. You do not need to take any further action to obtain your exclusive items.
  4. Locate the item on your Purchase History page and click install**. This will launch the game and install your item.
**It may take up to 5 minutes for the item to appear on your Purchase History page.

PC Game Update for 1.26 Mac Game Update for 1.27
POSTED ON 10/17/11 02:00 PM
To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher.

This game update includes:

Base Game Updates
  • You can now use, create, and modify Collections in Buy Mode to easily sort and organize similarly themed objects.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.
World Adventures
  • The Photography Skill has been updated to include new Photo Collections from features across the line of The SimsTM 3 Expansion packs.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.
Ambitions
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.
Late Night
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.
Generations
  • 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.
To disable your custom content, undo whatever you did to install this content to get your game back into an unmodified state. If you placed it in a Sims 3 directory folder, move it to a new folder that is outside your Sims 3 file directory. Your Sims 3 file directory can be found using the paths listed below:
Windows File Directory: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3
Mac File Directory: User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims/
Once you have installed the official update you may re-enable your custom content. If you experience problems, disable it again until the 3rd party developer updates their content to work with the official Update, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack.

Step 2: Back Up your Save Files
It’s always a good precaution to back up your save files before installing an Expansion Pack, Update, or Stuff Pack. To do this, copy the “.sims3” folders found in the Saves folder onto your desktop or another file directory.
Your Sims 3 Saves folder can be found using the paths listed below:
Windows File Directory: \My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves
Mac File Directory: User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims/Saves
After the Update is installed, run the game to verify your saves still function correctly.

Step 3: Let the Update Complete Entirely
Updates can sometimes be rather large and may take a while to download and install completely. Cancelling the update before it has completed may cause unexpected problems, so it is always best to let it finish entirely. Do not close the Launcher until you have confirmed the update is completely installed, as this will cancel the update.

Now Available: The Regency Arcade Venue. On sale through 10/20!
POSTED ON 10/07/11 09:30 PM
Check out the all-new Regency Arcade Venue today at a special SALE price!

Explore the Regency Arcade Venue and your Sims will find exclusive new Arcade Machines, Spring Rides, and loads of other content including the energy boosting Classic Gumball Machine.  Use the gumball machine to keep your Sims' sweetooth satisfied, this refillable machine will give your Sims a sugar rush with each tasty treat! Or, choose to sabotage the machine for the next Sim who is looking for a tasty treat...

The Regency Arcade Venue is only available at The Sims 3 Store - Download by 10/20 and receive special SALE pricing. Save Now!

FREE Thanksgiving Gift from The Sims 3 Store!
POSTED ON 10/07/11 06:11 PM
Head over to The Sims 3 Store today and download the FREE Fall Fruition Set. It's time to feast and give thanks for friends, family and more awesome stuff to decorate with!
All New Sets Now Available at The Sims 3 Store!
POSTED ON 10/06/11 04:00 PM
Customize your game in all-new ways with this month's new sets from The Sims 3 Store! Between all-new venues, FREE gifts, and cool new themes, your Sims will be able to maintain this season's hottest new styles.

Add a dash of class and a ton of fun to your Sims neighborhood with the Regency Arcade Venue! This hangout offers a whole new level of fun for your Sims wrapped in a stylish Regency architecture theme.

Bring the scenery of the Vineyard home with the Vineyard Villa Furnishings Set, this collection of home effects are sure to please. Keep the relaxation vibe alive with the Boho Vintage Men's Collection Set and your Sims will be ready to show off their relaxed style with this Bohemian inspired apparel caboodle.

Feeling lucky? Check out the Viva Las Vegas Bedroom Set and your Sims can be winners, everyday, from their own homes!

Or, you can select the October 2011 Compilation and get all of today's new Sets in one awesome compilation!

Check Out the New Sets Today!

Participate in our Happy Halloween Showcase!
POSTED ON 10/05/11 06:28 PM
The chill you feel on the back of your neck can only mean one thing! Or two, if you've got your AC on high. It's time for our Happy Halloween Showcase! Join us and submit your spooky creations and yours could be selected to be featured on The Exchange and Community Blog!

Go here for more details:
http://www.thesims3.com/community/blog.html?blogid=342922

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