Tech Olive

If you can’t get enough of The Sims, but are too broke to really afford any of the newer titles, then we have quite the news for you. Steam has The Sims 3: Ultimate Bundle on sale for $89.97. That’s 50% off the normal $179.94 that you would usually pay for this pack of games. The bundle includes the original title, as well as five expansions: Fast Lane Stuff, High-End Loft Stuff, Late Night, World Adventures and Ambitions.

Sadly, unlike most discounted bundles where you can get just one of the games for the same deal, that’s not the case for this bundle.

The sale is running for a week straight through February 3rd.

[Steam Store Page]

Electronic Arts has released a new DLC pack for The Sims 3. Dubbed Barnacle Bay, this new update is a pirate-themed expansion that includes new objects, new locations, and new characters.

“An island nestled in the Simuyan Sea, Barnacle Bay is a vibrant vacation getaway with stunning beaches, campgrounds, parks, and a curiously modern downtown. First settled by pirates, fisherman, and artists – the world’s inhabitants now enjoy relaxing at Smuggler’s Beach and letting loose at The Wanderer’s Watering Hole. Will Your trip be a vacation or a staycation?”

It’s only available from The Sims 3 Store for 1,650 SimPoints. View a quick trailer of the new DLC after the break.

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In the past, I played the original Sims for countless hours. I loved creating my ideal family and watching them squirm when I didn’t allow them go to the bathroom.  Unfortunately, Sims 2 never really piqued my interest so I never played it, but I felt it was time to jump back in for some serious gaming time with The Sims 3.

I had some worries when starting out though. Since I missed out on The Sims 2, would I know the controls?  Now that your Sims have a life span, how will that change the challenges in the game?  Would The Sims 3 meet my expectations?  In this review I will mostly be focusing on the creation of your Sim and the simulation itself. Unfortunately, time did not permit me to review the build mode.

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