UPDATE – DETAILS FROM OFFICIAL EA EMAIL

The Sims 3 World Adventures Exclusive Extra Game Content* and Bonus SimPoints*!

Register your copy of The Sims 3 World Adventures and log onto TheSims3.com to download exclusive, new Explorer’s Loot content for your Sims, plus get 1,000 SimPoints to purchase items on The Sims 3 Store.

Secret hints and clues to adventures, exclusively available in Explorer’s Loot Set.

Get exclusive, all-new content when you register your game! Prepare your Sims for adventure with the Explorer’s Loot download.  Unlock the secrets of tombs, catacombs and caves with mysterious maps.  Deck out your Sims homes with exotic Egyptian furniture, Chinese décor, and more!

Get 1,000 SimPoints to customize your game with additional in-game items from The Sims 3 Store.

The Sims 3 Store includes hundreds of all-new items for you to download into the game. The Sims 3 Store features a variety of new outfits, hairstyles, furniture, home décor, and architectural items to customize your Sims appearance and houses in all-new ways. Enrich your Sims lives with popular sets such as Steampunk, UltraLounge or Jet Set.

* SIMPOINTS HAVE $10 value as of date SimPoints are awarded.  LOOT AND SIMPOINTS INCLUDED with full retail purchase, EA online account and product registration with serial code enclosed with The Sims 3 full product software.  Internet connection required.  Only one EA online account holder is entitled TO redeem INCLUDED LOOT AND SimPoints. You must accept The Sims 3 store DIGITAL SERVICES agreement to receive SimPoints.  SimPoints can be exchanged for virtual items at the Sims 3 Store, are not transferable and are not redeemable for cash.

SnootySims on Twitter picked up the following information about some of the goodies you’ll get when you register The Sims 3 World Adventures on the official Sims 3 site.  Thanks to InfiniteSims for a proper translation!

The Sims 3, you were rewarded for the purchase of an original game, when registered online – this is no different for the first extension. Anyone with The Sims 3:World Adventures gets from Electronic Arts the following bonuses:

The Following Objects

  • Mysterious cards that help the player explore the secrets of tombs, catacombs and caves,
  • Exotic Egyptian Furniture
  • Chinese decorations and more.

1000 SimPoints (equivalent to a value of 12 euros / 120 Rand) for The Sims 3-Store. Here you can choose from hundreds of exclusive properties and complete sets, hairstyles and outfits to furniture and architectural objects to adapt the world and enrich their Sims. Every month there are new objects and therefore always discover something new.

From 4Players.de

While I do find it nice we are getting more stuff, I still find the increase in price outrageous and will hold my stake from getting the game until I can obtain it for the regular price of $29.99 or less (in US dollar amount).