I think this is the last year, petition or no petition. I know that my laptop won't handle any more EP's..University Life will probably be my last one.
And, honestly, I have no interest in either Island Paradise or the other one. I have no interest in knock-offs of other games or farming, or running a business. So, it does not bother me if they bring this franchise to an end this year.
I'm perfectly content with what's been provided, and have no interest in The Sims 4, but that won't stop EA from making it and cutting off the Sims 3. The Sims lasted 5 years, The Sims 2 lasted 5 years, and no doubt the Sims 3 will last just shy of 5 years.
And then that is, of course, assuming that they make a Sims 4. The Sims franchise may be a popular one, but that's not to say the market isn't drying up, especially since EA keeps charging such outrageous prices.
