EA announces the release of The Sims 3 Island Paradise in North America for Windows and OS X, saying the latest expansion for their lifestyle simulation is available in stores and via Origin. In spite of all the sequels and add-ons, this carries the usual promise of new experiences, as it offers the chance to live on a houseboat, snorkel and scuba dive, and even own a resort:

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summer is officially here and it’s time to make your escape in the hottest expansion pack to release from The Sims™ Studio. Today, the Maxis™ Label of Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: EA) announced that The Sims 3 Island Paradise Expansion Pack* for PC/Mac® is now available across retailers in North America and on Origin.com. For the first time ever, players can dive beneath the waves and explore what lies on the ocean floor, build and cruise along on their very own houseboat to discover uncharted islands or create and run a five-star resort experience. With so many innovative features introduced for the first time in The Sims PC gaming franchise, The Sims 3 Island Paradise truly opens up a world of new possibilities for players to discover on land and in sea.