The Sims 3 World Adventures to feature global artists- UPDATED!

[EAUK_Adroit]

Nelly Furtado, Pixie Lott, and Stefanie Heinzmann Lay Down Beats in Simlish

Guildford, UK, August 18, 2009 – The Sims fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac this later this year. The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that in The Sims 3 World Adventures, players will have their chance to get down, Simlish-style, to artists like GRAMMY award-winner Nelly Furtado, rising star Pixie Lott, German sensation Stefanie Heinzmann, breaking new rock band Matt & Kim, global indie dance rockers Young Punx, and more!

“I was really excited when I heard EA wanted me to be involved with The Sims 3 World Adventures,” said Nelly Furtado. “I love languages, and it was so fun singing in Simlish.”

“We have been busy recording the eclectic mix of songs in Simlish, the official language of The Sims,” said Robi Kauker, Audio Director for The Sims Studio at EA. “The collection of artists’ songs in the game are fantastic and there’s something every player will recognize and enjoy.”

“I think it’s really cool to have a song in The Sims 3 World Adventures,” added Pixie Lott. “You can go over to a radio in the game, play the Simlish version of “Mama Do,” and take that radio with you anywhere you go inside the game!”

Current artists and songs featured in the game include:
• Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
• Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
• Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One Can Change My Mind”
• Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
• Young Punx – “Juice and Gin”

Additional artists involved with The Sims 3 World Adventures will be revealed in the coming months.

The Sims are on the adventure of their lifetime in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack to the #1 best-selling PC and MAC game in June 2009**, The Sims 3. Players will guide their Sims to acclaimed fortune—or potential doom. Gamers will take their Sims to famous real-world inspired destinations to conquer challenges, find treasures, discover what’s lurking in hidden caves, and more with the first ever adventure gameplay. 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, Sims will 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. Those who register their copy of the PC/Mac version of the game online will receive 1,000 SimPoints to be used in The Sims 3 Store***. Adventure is on the horizon — what will the Sims discover?

The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack for the PC and Mac will ship to retailers worldwide the week of November 16, 2009. 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 and music playlists 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 Home - Community - The Sims 3. Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims 3 World Adventures has not yet been rated by the ESRB. To download artwork, please visit EA Extranet: Homepage.

*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

[ulvix]

Please add Kylie Minogue too, she is great!!!

[Ashleighx]

Yey cant wait ! =D

[Anthony]

Nelly Furtado and Pixie Lott should be great!

[Rankrotten]

The Mac and PC will games come out at the same time, right?

[goofy-mohamad]

Yay !! Great news !! cant wait for the EP

**According to NPD data.
***INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED, see product pack or digital distribution rules for details

can anybody tell me what do they mean by that ?

[sims3chris]

i hope it duznt coz my internet is slow and lalalala and i dont always have it on

[Chronix10]

It's already available for Pre order at EA Store

The Simsâ„¢ 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack

I've just pre ordered

[zJacob]

(N) apart from Nelly Furtado:P

I want more Ladytron >< I don't get why their in-game songs never have simlish in them though.

[EAUK_Aurora]

Originally Posted by goofy-mohamad

can anybody tell me what do they mean by that ?

The first point is about market research and sales of The Sims 3 and the second is in regard to claiming your SimPoints and using the Store on thesims3.com

[goofy-mohamad]

Still didnt understand ... sorry .. but we cant buy the game axept using internet connection or what ?

[Moomoochun123]

I would like to here Pixie Lott as her english Mama Do is a song I have on meh itunes, but I don't really like Nelly Furtado, and the others I have not really heard of. =P

[EAUK_Aurora]

Originally Posted by goofy-mohamad

Still didnt understand ... sorry .. but we cant buy the game axept using internet connection or what ?

From the press release above, it seems to state that the internet connection is for using your free SimPoints at the Store only.

[EAUK_Aurora]

New artists have been announced today for the soundtrack!

LEANN RIMES, FEFE DOBSON, NATALIE PORTMAN'S SHAVED HEAD AND MORE EACH SING A TUNE IN SIMLISH FOR EA'S THE SIMS 3 WORLD ADVENTURES

The Sims™ fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims™ 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack* for the PC and Mac® this November. The EA™ Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced over a dozen additional artists who will lend their Simlish voice stylings to The Sims 3 World Adventures including GRAMMY Award-winner LeAnn Rimes and hot rising stars Fefe Dobson, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esme Denters, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.

“Once again, the musical world of The Sims comes to life with some of the world’s biggest stars of today and tomorrow performing their hits in Simlish,” says Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music for EA. “In the future, look for exciting music videos to accompany some of these songs, which will further demonstrate that Simlish is truly a global language.”

“My friends have told me about The Sims for years and I’ve also heard Natasha Bedingfield and Black Eyed Peas versions of their songs in Simlish, so I was thrilled to be in on the fun,” said LeAnn Rimes. “It’s so cool to have my own music in such an iconic game.”

New global artists with Simlish songs in The Sims 3 World Adventures include:
• LeAnn Rimes – “You've Ruined Me”
• Fefe Dobson – “I Want You”
• Katie Melua – “If the lights go out”
• Madina Lake – “Lets Get Outta Here”
• Manchester Orchestra – “I've Got Friends”
• Natalie Portman's Shaved Head – “Me + Yr Daughter”
• Esme Denters – “Outta Here”
• Hot Chelle Rae – “Say”
• Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
• Metalkpretty – “Wake Up, Wake Up”
• Evan Taubenfeld – “Pumpkin Pie”
• Friday Night Boys – “Can't Take That Away”
• Cassie Steele – “Summer Nights”
• Broken Hearts College – “Na Na Na”

Previously announced artists and songs featured in the game include:
• Nelly Furtado – “Manos al Aire”
• Pixie Lott – “Mama Do”
• Stefanie Heinzmann – “No One (Can Ever Change My Mind)”
• Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
• Young Punx – “Juice and Sim”