Gaming News - March 2007

Los Angeles, CA (March 29, 2007) - Electronic Arts announced today that it has shipped The Sims 2 Pets for mobile phones. 

From EA:

Players young and old can now create adorable canine companions and use their cell phones to love, train and play with them. The arrival of The Sims 2 Pets for mobile extends the reach of the popular The Sims franchise, which has sold more than 85 million units to date.
 
“The Sims 2 Pets for mobile is an ideal product for the mobile consumer,” said Travis Boatman, vice president of worldwide studios for EA Mobile.  “Simple controls and an easy, pick-up-and-play game design will satisfy both the experienced The Sims player just as much as the casual gamer picking up a mobile game for the first time.” 
 
In The Sims 2 Pets, players will adopt a puppy, teach it tricks and give it food and exercise and cleaning.   A well-trained puppy will delight your Sim with surprising and amusing antics, and a happier Sim will benefit from increased earnings and improved status.   A neglected puppy can shred papers, devour houseplants, soil the carpet, and make your Sim’s life miserable.
 
 “With The Sims 2 Pets, we’re delivering the ‘awww’ factor players experience when you see a puppy and capturing the strong ties that exist between a pet and his owner,” added Boatman. 
 
The Sims 2 Pets is currently available on most wireless carriers in North America.  For more information on carrier availability and pricing, please visit www.eamobile.com