Sims 3: Showtime

Showtime is the sixth expansion of The Sims 3. Showtime was released in North America on March 6th, 2012. This expansion gives Sims the opportunity to become a famous star in their town. Sims are able to perform on stage as a DJ, singer, acrobat, or even a magician. For the first time ever, Showtime contains a social feature allowing players to send their Sims to a friend's game. Players are allowed to chat with friends and learn helpful tips towards the occupation selected for their Sim.

New features
Social: The social feature is where players can share stories and connect with other friends playing The Sims 3: Showtime without leaving the game. Players can share techniques as a singer, DJ, acrobat, etc. Players can create wish lists and gifts for their Sim as well as search for new friends.

Achievement system: The achievement system allows players to earn rewards and badges to display on their player profile in whichever occupation they pick. New achievements are added to the game weekly.

In game messaging: In the game messaging is a type of instant message to other players that are online in The Sims 3: Showtime. Players can talk to their Sim friends as well as play the game without logging out.

Simport: Simport is a major new addition to The Sims 3. By using Simport players can send their Sim on tour to perform in friends' towns. Players can customize their Sim's stage with different backgrounds, props, special effects, and even pick the color of the lights.

New Town: Starlight shores

Bugs
The Sims 3: Showtime ran into glitches with career outfits, lifetime wishes, and lifetime rewards. Electronic Arts (EA) released patch 1.31, 1.32, and 1.33 to fix all error issues.

Easter eggs
Showtime offers potential easter eggs. Players will find these easter eggs hidden in the stage set up for their Sim's performance.

Reception and reviews
The Sims 3: Showtime has many new attributes and received good reviews. Sims may have a job as a performer, musician, Dj, and even travel on tour with other Sims.

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