The Sims 3: Seasons

In a move that undoubtedly surprised zero fans of The Sims series, EA has announced another expansion for The Sims 3.  If you think that sounds familiar, you're right; much like the Late Night and Pets expansions, Seasons was also the theme of a Sims 2 expansion pack.

The Sims 3: Seasons is a PC/Mac-exclusive expansion that adds seasons (obviously), new weather effects, and holiday festivities for your sims. Of course, players also get a bunch of new items, food, and miscellaneous trappings for their worlds. Swimming in the ocean and snowboarding are two of the seasonal activities EA has revealed for the expansion.

If you pre-order Seasons, you are automatically upgraded to the game's limited edition and receive access to the Ice Lounge community lot (pictured in a few of the screens below).

The Sims 3: Seasons releases in November.