



If fame in itself isn’t enough, there are also a few new career options for sims in Late Night. Rumours spread fast when you’re famous, and don’t be surprised if peeing yourself in public gets you noticed. Unfortunately you’ll also be hounded by paparazzi, stopped for autographs when you go out, and be photographed by regular sims everywhere you go. Eventually, fame brings its own rewards (and downsides): you’ll receive discounts at shops, or even free gifts – just for being a celebrity – and you’ll be invited to all sorts of events (where your presence is paid for, in cash!). You can earn up to five levels of fame, by getting to know celebrities around town, going to bars and clubs, or through general schmoozing. You won’t be able to go just anywhere when you first start out though – not without a few fame stars under your belt. Changing hot-spots means a club that’s crammed one night might be deserted the next so you’ll need to do a bit of research to hit the crowds every night. There’s a good range of pubs and clubs, from local watering holes, where you can throw a few darts (and a few punches), to an exclusive vampire club that serves extra-special cocktails. With Late Night’s social focus, you’ll find that sims in Bridgeport spend a lot of time bar- and club-hopping, or going to parties – either as an invited guest or as a gate crasher. Late Night is absolutely crammed with new content. Fortunately the latest expansion pack for The Sims 3, called Late Night, brings skinny dipping, table dancing, bad cover bands, puking in public, and yes, vampires, to the mix. It just wouldn’t be The Sims without yet more ways for you to make a fool of yourself in public.
