The Sims 3: Pets Features and Honest Reviews

The Sims 3: Pets is a particular expansion pack. The Sims 3: Pets make your Sim's life is better with Pets! You can choose pets from more than 40 big and small dog breeds and more than 20 cat breeds. You're also can decide what skills to develop and wishes to fulfill. If you want to make your pets unique looks, you can customize your pets then assign their distinctive personalities. With new Karma Powers to treat or torture your Sims and pets, your Sim’s life is so much more pleasant with pets! It seems interesting huh?

Here are some features on The Sims 3:Pets

The Sims 3:Pets Features

• More pets mean more fun! Create a wide variety of unique dogs, cats, and—for the first time ever—horses! Build a collection of lizards, turtles, snakes, and birds. Think your Sim has what it takes to tame a wild horse?
• Be the Pet. Wield control of your Sim’s pet to chase, dig, tackle and more. Be the perfect companion or wreck havoc on your Sims!
• Pets have their own traits! From intelligent, brave, and friendly to hydrophobic, skittish, and clueless to gentle, fast, and agile, determine the personality of your Sims’ pets.

If you want to know what people say about The Sims 3: Pets, you can see their honest reviews below. They have been bought and played this game before write their reviews.

The Sims 3: Pets

Reviewed by NatS

I've been waiting for Sims 3 pets since I first heard about it and I must say, it was worth the wait! I had trouble with the code (EA gave me the wrong code) but other than that, no problems so far. The detail in the pets is amazing, and there are so many more interactions you can do with your pet than you could have had in Sims 2. Sims 3 Pets is worth the money because you get so much with this expansion. A new town is included, as well as new furniture, clothes, hairstyles, patterns, and there's an Ice Cream truck that rides around the city! You won't get bored of this game anytime soon, that's for sure.

Reviewed by Capn_Underpants

Well, if you're a fan of previous 'Pet Expansion Packs' then this is something you'll definitely like. Instead of going through what I do like (since I know most people here have already done that), I'll tell you the things I don't like.

1) Warnings --> You get 1 warning if your pet is getting neglected. After that they take ALL of your pets away. Getting caught up in the story of your sim or having a baby like I did made me not socialize with my cat as much. In the end all 5 of my animals were taken away because my cat got too needy to socialize (see #3). That's a big turn off. Then when I try and adopt my pets back they say that I can't adopt for a while. So all of my animals get adopted by others and I can't see them anymore.

2) Buying Objects --> Buying your pet objects is located where the baby section is. However, it doesn't have ALL of the pet supplies in it. So I had to filter and scroll and scroll and scroll to just find a ball for my dog and horse. Why wouldn't that be where all the pet stuff is? Why is this stuff hidden? It's a inconvenience.

3) Socialize Moodlet --> This moodlet is the one I find the most annoying. I feel like I have to talk to them forever for it to increase. And for a family with a great number of pets it gets annoying. You have to go from one to the other and when you finally finish the first pet needs to be talked to again. It leaves no time for 'sim' time.

That's about it. I think it's a well done game overall. It's a lot harder the more pets/sims you have. So I suggest starting out slow would be the best.

Reviewed by Vicki Moyer

Praises for Pets! Compared to the previous four Sims 3 expansion packs, this one is a 5-Star winner! I had no troubles with the install once I removed my mod files. Afterwards, I returned all mods but the one needing an update and had no problems with the game. (Remember to apply the DEP fix for Window 7.)

I want to rave about the in-game animations. The graphic artists at EA paid close attention to details and captured tons of lifelike movements of our furry friends. Dogs and cats frisk and pounce, eat, sleep, hunt, beg, scratch, roll over and play dead, just like living dogs and cats. I don't have a pet anymore and sorely miss her but watching the little sim cats and dogs play on my monitor brings me both pleasure and melancholic delight. If you don't appreciate the artistry that went into animating these little sims animals then you have missed the joy of Sims 3 Pets.

Want a custom pet? Enter Create A Sim for Pets. Peruse the prebuilt breeds. There are dozens of them. Or build your own mutt or stray cat (or horse). CAS for the animals has lots of "sliders" and customizations, perhaps even more than CAS for sim people. After getting the hang of the advanced options, I created the perfect Schnauzer and Siberian Husky. My cat is a Manx-Scottish Fold with cheetah-like markings. Assign your pets their own personality traits and unleash them into a new household.

High free-will sims will care for their pets. Don't need to worry about filling the food dish or getting the animals' attention. My household of four handles their cat and two dogs easily.

I was bored with Sims 3 and all the expansion packs until now. I watch the pets more than the household sims. I'm having a blast and appreciating all the hard, hard work EA artists and programmers put into this game. I highly recommend Sims 3 Pets over all the other expansion packs. Now if EA would just come out with a fabulous Seasons. Diehard sims fans can only hope.

The Sims 3:Pets is available for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PC and Mac. If you want to learn more or buy The Sims 3:Pets, you can visit Amazon.

Mists of Pandaria: 4th Expansion to WoW

Mists of Pandaria is the fourth expansion to World of Warcraft after Cataclysm. It was announced by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in BlizzCon 2011. In the new expansion, the elusive Pandaren reintroduced, originally seen in Blizzard's real-time strategy game Warcraft III, as a playable race and adds a brand-new player class: the martial-arts-focused Monk. You will explore the mysteries of an exotic new land and advance to the new level cap of 90. You will also experience a range of new game features and content, including new dungeons and quests, group scenarios and "challenge" modes, pet battles, and more.

You will be able to explore the long-lost continent of Pandaria, which has hidden from the world since the sundering of Azeroth over ten thousand years ago. In the aftermath of the Cataclysm played out in World of Warcraft’s third expansion, Pandaria’s heroes are emerging from their land’s lush forests and cloud-ringed mountains to choose sides in the escalating war between the Alliance and the Horde and to share the extraordinary secrets of their ancient martial arts. As tensions between the factions near a breaking point following the discovery of this new world, players will be called upon to explore Pandaria’s exotic expanses, make contact with its strange indigenous creatures, and unlock the world-changing secrets that have been hiding in the mists for millennia.

New Race: Pandaren

• The Wandering Isle starting zone is actually a giant turtle!
• Pandaren characters will start out Neutral and choose either Alliance or Horde at level 10.
• Pandarens will be able to be the following classes: Monk, Mage, Priest, Hunter, Rogue, Warrior, and Shaman.

New Class: Monk

• Monks will now be a selectable class for the following races: Pandaren, Dwarf, Human, Draenei, Gnome, Night Elf, Orc, Tauren, Blood Elf, Undead, Troll.
• Monks will use Cloth and Leather items.
• Monks can use the following weapons: Hands and feet, Fist Weapons, One-Handed Axes, One-Handed Maces, One-Handed Swords, Polearms, and Staves.

Mists of Pandaria Preview Trailer

New Features in Mists of Pandaria

• New Playable Race -- Pandaren: Adventure through Azeroth as World of Warcraft's first neutral race and decide whether to side with the Alliance or the Horde.
• New Playable Class -- Monk: Unlock the secrets of pandaren martial arts and do battle as a damage dealer, healer, or tank.
• Level Cap Increased to 90:Learn potent new spells and abilities while exploring uncharted zones and taking on challenging new content.
• New Zones:Explore the lush Jade Forest, treacherous Kun-Lai Summit, and other exotic areas of Pandaria designed for high-level characters, and uncover the mystery of the Wandering Isle.
• Scenarios: Join up with some friends to achieve a common goal, such as mounting a defense against invading monsters, in a flexible new type of PvE challenge.
• Dungeon “Challenge” Modes: Master the ultimate five-player time trial to earn prestige rewards in a new dungeon mode that will put your resolve and coordination to the test.
• Pet Battles: Challenge other players’ companion pets with your own collection in a new tactical mini-game, and find out who's king or queen of the pint-sized battlefield.
• New Talent System: Customize your character to suit your play style with the newly overhauled and improved talent system.

For more information about Mists of Pandaria you can visit Blizzard Entertainment’s official website at www.WorldofWarcraft.com

Who Are Pandaren?

The enigmatic Pandaren are one of the most elusive races of Azeroth. Pandaren come from the Pandaren Empire of Pandaria. The Pandaren are originally from central Kalimdor where they established the Pandaren Empire. After the Sundering, some pandaren returned to the "new" Kalimdor to explore it. Since the Third War, more Pandaren have come to visit Kalimdor.

Hailing from their own secret empire, the Pandaren are a race of humanoids resembling panda bears. Pandaren have a long tradition of mystic warfare and are exceedingly strong and agile. The traditional Pandaren fighting style focuses upon mobility, speed and precision, as well as stunning acrobatic tricks. Many Pandaren are skilled at fighting bare-handed.

Only the Pandaren know the intricacies of their society, but alcohol is a central feature. All Pandaren are connoisseurs of ale and stronger drink, leading to a unique kinship with Ironforge dwarves. A caste of wandering Pandaren warriors called Brewmasters is highly respected in their culture. Pandaren are affable and noble, trained in battle but always seeking peace. Pandaren philosophy centers on a harmony of opposites — male and female, calm and chaos, existence and non-existence. Even unaligned races such as Pandaren live defined by the conflicts among and around them. Some races, such as Pandaren, are independent.

Pandaren average 5 1/2 feet in height, and make assured and precise movements. Pandaren smile often.

Pandaren hail from distant island nation of Pandaria, which no non-Pandaren has ever seen. A splinter group of Pandaren arrived on Kalimdor in the aftermath of the Third War and has established itself in the Stonetalon region of the Barrens. Pandaren have arrived only recently in the west.

Each Pandaren belongs to a shao’din, which is their word for “clan”. Pandaren society has changed from its origins. Pandaren society is, in many ways, compartmentalized. At their core, the Pandaren treasure peace and creativity. Most Pandaren are poets and singers, and the craftsmen of their culture are truly revered. Pandaren have a fierce and deep belief in the connection of the material and spiritual worlds. This philosophy seems simple, but the pandaren apply it to every aspect of their lives, from brewing beer to adventuring. Pandaren are known for their art of acupressure.

What may surprise those who encounter the Pandaren most, however, is their unabashed love for beer. The Pandaren laugh at this notion. The pandaren are an old and refined culture with many traditions and arts important to their way of life, none of which have influenced the Pandaren so thoroughly as the art of brewing. The Pandaren Brewmasters travel the world for new and exotic ingredients and recipes. Little is more revered in the Pandaren culture than brewing. Rarely a Pandaren overimbibes, and suffers the next day. Pandaren parables say that if someone pulls you, instead of resisting, you should push. While beer is treasured in Pandaren culture, whiskey is revered. Pandaren Brewmaster philosophy says that the best whiskey can make a Pandaren strong enough to face an army. In general, Pandaren prefer to use the weapons they craft, feeling that their natural weapons hearken back to a primal time.

Pandaren are bipedal creatures, but their pseudo-ursine forms allow them to move at tremendous speed on four limbs. When a Pandaren drops down to all fours, his speed increases greatly.

All of the races that reside on Kalimdor view the Pandaren with interest. The Pandaren are an independent race and any encountered outside the Barrens are wanderers and travelers, belonging to no affiliation. Their outlook meshes well with the Alliance, and most Pandaren in Kalimdor are found in the company of Alliance races. Pandaren are eccentric, however, and some feel more at home around the Horde. Pandaren friendliness and combat prowess make them good allies and honorable enemies. Pandaren are on good terms with all non-evil races.

Although they have been on Kalimdor a short time, the pandaren have already developed a special bond with the Ironforge dwarves. To honor their hosts, the pandaren visitors joined the fight. The Pandaren have liked most of the other independent races they have met. Some Pandaren spent many months recently with the furbolgs, learning of their simple life in Ashenvale Forest. Besides, the Pandaren are just visiting.

Pandaren are strict adherents to the practice of equipping each soldier with the best possible equipment and arms. Pandaren are courageous and fearless, and thus their armies have amazing durability and cohesion. Pandaren archers are skilled at long-range marksmanship and sniping, although the size of their bows prohibits their use from concealment, for they are almost as tall as a standing Pandaren.

Pandaren cavalry is almost entirely composed of wardancers riding combat-trained horses. Recently introduced to the pandaren are firearms, which are beginning to take a more important role in the way the Pandaren wage war. Some are Pandaren Brewmaster names from Warcraft

Pandaren naming practices are similar to those of humans: each Pandaren has a given name and a surname.

Mists of Pandaria: Pandaren & Monk Preview

Pandaren Characteristics

1. Pandaren are as smart as humans.
2. Pandaren are bipedal creatures, but their pseudo-ursine forms allow them to move at tremendous speed on four limbs.
3. Pandaren can fight effectively with their teeth and claws.
4. Pandaren are agile and physically tough.
5. Pandaren can see twice as far as human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight and similar conditions of poor illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.

Pandaren equipment

• Pan-spear
• Shaktani Warblade
• Pikeman Armor
• Wardancer Armor

Classes:

• Pikeman
• Wardancer
• Geomancer
• Shodo-Pan
• Brewmaster

Pandaren are distantly related to furbolgs. In fact, a race of more feral looking Pandaren live in Northrend and appear to be in league with the Wendigos there. A few of the more bestial-appearing Pandaren were in the command of a Pandaren Brewmaster, under Garithos' Elite Guard, to try to stop the blood elves & naga from fleeing to Outland. These Pandaren are referenced in Alliance & Horde Compendium as having joined up with dwarves of Bael Modan in order to stop the blood elves and naga.


*Source WoW Wiki

BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III, StarCraft III and World of Warcraft

Hey, if you want to know what happened in BlizzCon 2011 you can read this article! I grabbed some information about BlizzCon 2011 from Gamasutra (Thanks Gamasutra!) and summarized it for you. You're also can watch BlizzCon 2011 live stream by purchase a virtual ticket. I hope you enjoy this article!

BlizzCon 2011: A Dynamic Economy From Diablo III's Auction House

At a panel during the event on Friday, Blizzard paid particular attention to showing off the recently-announced "auction house" as well as all the many ways that players can gain, trade, enhance and acquire rare loot.

This past summer, Blizzard revealed the Diablo III auction house, an eBay-like service where players can exchange real money for virtual items, with Blizzard taking a cut.

Many simply accused Blizzard of being greedy.

But Blizzard is hoping that players give the company the benefit of the doubt. Blizzard explained that players can not only sell loot, but can salvage armor and weapons and sell the various components to other players in the auction house. Along with using salvaged goods to create unique weapons and armor, players can also enhance weapons and armor via the Mystic NPC. Continuing the series tradition, Diablo III will feature random environments where players will experience random scripted events and encounters throughout the game (in addition to the scripted events and campaign).

BlizzCon 2011: Heart Of The Swarm Tweaks StarCraft II Formula

Heart of the Swarm -- the first expansion for StarCraft II -- has players taking control of fan favorite Sarah Kerrigan as she slowly reclaims control of the Zerg Swarm and rises back to prominence.

Along with brand new maps and locales, Blizzard revealed that Heart of the Swarm will also introduce a number of new unit types and (for the first time ever) allow players to level and evolve their units.

Just announced today are new units for each of the three races, as well as modifications to existing units.

Zerg players will gain access to the new Viper aerial unit with three unique abilities, and the Swarm Host, a slow-moving ground unit that has no standard attack but when burrowed spawns a continuous stream of slow-moving melee units called Locusts that can be used to lay siege and pressure entrenched enemy positions.

Blizzcon 2011: Mists Of Pandaria Expansion Confirmed For WoW

Blizzard SVP of creative development Chris Metzen revealed that Mists of Pandaria, which stars the new playable anthropomorphic panda class, the Pandaren, will up the level cap to 90, introduce a new monk class, the new Pandaria continent, dungeons challenge mode, PVE scenarios, a pet battle system and a new talent system.

The martial-arts practicing Pandaren race originally appeared in Blizzard's 2002 real-time strategy game, Warcraft III.

BlizzCon 2011 Live Stream

The sixth BlizzCon 2011 was held on October 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, California. if you want to know more what happened in BlizzCon 2011, you can watch BlizzCon 2011 live stream. In the opening ceremony, a new Diablo III cinematic trailer titled "The Dark Soulstone" showcased, a StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm reveal trailer showcasing new units and abilities, a "Blizzard DOTA" trailer for a Custom Game made for StarCraft II and the reveal of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, a new expansion for World of Warcraft.

In BlizzCon 2011 live stream, you can watch free opening ceremony and full tournament coverage viewable on the WoW Stage and RTS Stage channels. But, you must upgrade to a Virtual Ticket for full access to all 4 channels in HD.

BlizzCon 2011 Live Stream

There are 4 stages in BlizzCon 2011: Main Stage, RTS Stage, WoW Stage and Panel Stage. Here are some video that you can watch on BlizzCon 2011 live stream.

Pre-Show Coverage
Location: Main Stage
Duration: 29m 0s

Opening Ceremony
Location: Main Stage
Duration: 46m 0s

World of Warcraft: Intro to Musts of Pandaria
Location: Main Stage
Duration: 87m 0s

Diablo III Gameplay & Auction House
Location: Main Stage
Duration: 58m 0s

Closing Ceremony
Location: Main Stage
Duration: 210m 0s

This is a video that I got from YouTube. Let's check it out!

BizzCon 2011: Day 1

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Deepmist Grotto Location

Are you trying finish up your trick or threat achievements? Some people have problem to find Deepmist Grotto. If you can't find Deepmist Grotto location, so you can't find candy barel. Deepmist Grotto is a small cave (60.5, 64.5) located northeast of The Clutch in Kelp'thar Forest. Initially only a barely alive Private Pollard or Gurrok (depends on player faction) is in the cave. Questing phases in additional NPCs.

I will share to you Deepmist Grotto location, so you can easily find candy barel. The map coordinates are (60.5, 64.5). Here is the location map:

Deepmist Grotto Location

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$20 Credit If You Pre-Order Battlefield 3 for Xbox 360 or PS3!

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