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The Sims 3 Seasons Expansion Coming This Holiday

By TechTaffy Desk

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The Maxis Label of Electronic Arts is launching The Sims 3 Seasons Expansion Pack for PC/Mac worldwide on November 2012. The latest offering from The Sims studio introduces new activities, seasonal festivals and celebrations, and weather effects, among other things.

For the first time in The Sims PC/Mac franchise, you can take your Sims for a swim in the ocean. You can also score a winning goal during a soccer shoot-out or catch some air on the half pipe during a snowboarding session. 

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