The Sims 4 CAS Demo is now available to everyone

Previously only a select group of simmers had access to the new Create-A-Sim demo. That's no longer the case, as Origin has made it public and free to download. You can find it on Origin's page.

Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: the first harvest sprite has been revealed

Nintendo World Report has revealed the first harvest sprite for the game. You can find the information on the original article published here.

The official Sims 4 forums are now live

After closing for a few days for upgrading, The Sims 3 official forums have now been rebranded as The Sims 4 official forums. If you were already a user, you may want to update you avatar, as the previous ones have been deleted. Check the revamped forums here.

Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: yet another villager revealed

Jimmy is the new villager revealed at Natsume's official Facebook page. Here's the info:

Jimmy is the next villager revealed in #HarvestMoon: The Lost Valley! A mischievous 12-year-old, he's already got his whole life plan figured out, and won't let anyone deter him from what he wants to do! He's one of Brutus' sons, and the younger brother of Tony.

"My brother is such a wimp! He needs to stand up for himself more!"

Jimmy doesn't have a lot of respect for his older brother Tony, who he views as unreliable and a wimp. Unlike his brother, Jimmy is always on the lookout for food and other items that will make him big and strong, like his father. However, he's usually not the biggest fan of the things he needs to eat and drink that will make him big and strong, so eating things like vegetables is a huge challenge for him! Can you help him overcome his vegetable-phobia?

"I'm gonna be a great blacksmith like my dad when I grow up!"

Jimmy worships his father, and wants to follow in his large footsteps. He's already started training to become a master blacksmith, and will do anything to become as good as his father at shaping metal and creating tools. Much like his father, he's not good at discussing feelings and is terrible at arguing, leading to him become frustrated and obstinate. Jimmy also has a bit of a one-sided "rivalry" with Sally, who he sees as competition, but Sally doesn't really pay him any mind...

The last set from The Sims 3 Store has been released today

The final set from The Sims 3 Store, appropriately named "Last Venue of Amore" has been released. The set features a rideable gondola as a premium content item. The venue is now available here and currently costs 1700 simpoints.

Here's a video of captured footage from the gondola:

New Screenshot for Story of Seasons

A new screenshot for Story of Seasons, a Harvest Moon game (do not confuse with Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley) coming later this year, has been published in the game's official Facebook page:

New characters revealed for Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley

As usual, a new batch of characters has been revealed at the official Natsume Facebook page, including the first bachelorette. Here's the info:

Emily is the first BACHELORETTE we’re revealing from #HarvestMoon: The Lost Valley!
"Welcome to Hanna's Groceries! Home to all your shopping needs!"
Daughter of the motherly Hanna, Emily is the unofficial cheerleader of the Lost Valley. Always quick to smile, she is both very energetic and active. You'll quickly make friends with her exploring around the Lost Valley.

"Eek! A bug!!! Get it off me! Get it off me!"

Emily is terrified of insects, but otherwise is adventurous, and practically fearless. Like her mother Hanna, she's very straightforward, and loves working as a waitress, carrying on the family tradition. As she works at the restaurant, Emily is a force to be reckoned with in the Cooking Festival! You'd better give it everything you've got if you want to beat her cooking!

"I want to make people feel GOOD by making food that is uplifting!"

Emily's dream is to cheer up people with her delicious food. She looks up to her mother very much, and is constantly trying her hardest to become a great chef like her. However, compared to Hanna, Emily feels her food is always second-best. Can you help Emily become a great chef, and make her dream come true? Emily is a marriage candidate.
 

Hanna is this week’s featured villager in Meet the Residents of The Lost Valley! Hanna is the owner of the local café. With a mix of a feminine appearance and a tomboy personality she's never outgrown, Hanna is a bit of a contradiction.

"Buy some of my food, will ya? I'm sure you're gonna love it!"

Though she can be a little careless with her words and actions, Hanna has a big heart, and plenty of love for all her customers – and her daughter, Emily! As a middle-aged woman, she's comfortably settled into the slower-paced lifestyle of the Lost Valley, and couldn't think of living anywhere else. Stop by, and Hanna will be sure to feed you plenty of delicious food, cooked and served by fellow family members.

"My hubby and I have a restaurant in town! Emily is the hostess!"

Hanna runs the local eatery, while her daughter Emily serves as the hostess of the restaurant. Hanna is very proud that her daughter Emily is carrying on the family tradition by working in the restaurant.