My fellow Sims expansion junkies, rejoice! The first Sims 3 expansion is on its way and its going world wide.

Sims 3 World Adventures takes our character to the far reaches of the earth as they learn new skills and see glorious new sights, from nectar making in France to relic hunting in Egypt. Users who register online can also get a free Explorer’s Loot Set and 1,000 points to spend in the Sims 3 store.

The expansion pack will also include a batch of new music from over a dozen artists, from Nelly Furtado and Leann Rimes to Matt & Kim and Fefe Dobson. If you haven’t bought a copy of Sims 3 yet, be sure to pick up the Holiday Collector’s Edition, which features adds some holiday themed items to your Sims 3 universe. The fun starts November 17.

EA’s The Sims Studio is pleased to announce that The Sims™ 3 World Adventures*, the first expansion pack to the #1 best-selling PC game of calendar 2009**, The Sims 3, has gone gold for the PC and Mac and will be available on November 17, 2009 in North America and will be in stores worldwide in 60 countries and in 22 languages the same week.

Sims can now go on the journey of a lifetime in The Sims 3 World Adventures. They can run from mummies in Al Simhara, Egypt, fill the sky with fireworks purchased from locals in Shang Simla, China and master the art of nectar-making in France. Along the way, they can capture the funny, scary and exciting moments while using the brand new photography skill. Once they have completed their quests players can bring their treasures home with them to reminisce and share. When players register their copy of the PC/Mac version of the game online, they will receive exclusive extra game content with the Explorer’s Loot Set and 1,000 SimPoints*** to be used in The Sims 3 Store to customize their game with additional in-game items.

The Sims fans around the world will be rockin’ out to new Simlish music in The Sims 3 World Adventures Expansion Pack. Over a dozen artists will lend their Simlish voice stylings to the game including GRAMMY Award-winners Nelly Furtado and LeAnn Rimes plus hot rising stars Matt + Kim, Fefe Dobson, Pixie Lott, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, Katie Melua, Esmee Denters, Young Punx!, Evan Taubenfeld, Madina Lake, and more.

The Sims 3 World Adventures will be available for purchase on November 17 at retail and online through digital distribution at http://eastore.ea.com/. To pre-order the game visit www.thesims3.com/game/ep1/order.