EA announces The Sims 3 Generations, a new expansion for the Sims 3 to add the ability to "act out life’s most humorous and memorable moments from childhood to teenage years to adulthood." Though disappointingly Kirk and Picard-free, the add-on will include "new gameplay experiences and content that our community has been requesting for years" when it becomes available later this spring. Here's a bit on what this includes:

Players start off in the imagination-fuelled world of childhood, where they can take dance classes, misbehave with their imaginary friend or goof around in one of three themed tree houses; space rocket, wooden shack or princess. Players may then move on to embrace the drama of the teen years by pulling elaborate pranks such as exploding toilets, color dye in the shower or ding dong ditch, become prom king or queen, or forget the school dance and throw a raging party at their parents’ house. There will be even more creative options to explore with a brand new chemistry set, but they’ll need to use caution, or their Sims might turn themselves into a ghost. As adult Sims, players ride the wave of freedom. They can attend or plan bachelor and bachelorette parties, throw lavish weddings, and go through a mid-life crisis where they may change their hair, style, and more.