Gaming News - October 2003
Redwood City, CA (October 29, 2003) - Electronic Arts today announced
the release of The Sims Makin' Magic, a new expansion pack to the game The Sims.
From EA:
In this supernatural edition, Sims are granted magical powers to cast playful
or mischievous spells. Players can venture to an all-new magical,
carnival-themed destination, experience exciting new gameplay, gain over 175 new
items, and encounter a whole new cast of quirky characters in this powerful pack
of magical high jinx.
"We've added a pinch of mischief and a dash of the supernatural to bring
magic to the world of The Sims," said Jonathan Knight, Producer at EA's Maxis™
studio. "Players can cast spells to improve the love lives of their Sims, wreak
havoc on visiting neighbors, or put an end to tedious chores. In The Sims Makin'
Magic, the largest expansion pack ever, we've definitely saved the best for
last."
At home, players can use their suburban magic to transform everyday objects
into helpful minions, hypnotize their friends and enemies, or turn their pesky
neighbor into a frog. Mystical recipes can be unlocked one by one in the family
spellbook, and players can mix individual ingredients to create dozens of
original incantations. Players can cast spells to take care of the needs of
their Sims, keep tidy the house and cook meals, meddle with relationships, and
bring ordinary objects to life. Every spell has a unique backfire, if Sims lack
that magic something. Hair-raising consequences include toad plagues, snakes,
and lightning strikes.
Players can renovate the kitchens of their Sims with an all-new Mediterranean
kitchen set featuring a new refrigerator, sink, stove, dishwasher, and brand new
tea set. To add the perfect touch, players can enjoy baking breads, pies, and
cakes in the new, luxurious baker's oven. A home for the Sims would not be
complete without the ability to grow vine plots and harvest grapes and berries
to make and serve nectar.
When players are ready to venture out and expand upon their enchanting
abilities, they can teleport to the all-new Magic Town location. While mixing it
up in this new spellbinding spot, rewards can be earned while Sims perform
mind-boggling tricks at a side show or duel it out in a magic arena. Players can
discover secret recipes for mystical concoctions and powerful charms while on a
quest for unusual ingredients, or build wild carnival rides from the ground up.
Eclectic new characters are available to assist and amuse players including a
snake charmer, gypsy, and even a ghost or two. In The Sims Makin' Magic, players
can conjure up the right spell and watch a garden gnome become a personal
gardener and a lawn flamingo transform into an entertaining hostess.
See what happens when the fate of the Sims is challenged and magic spells are
cast with good or bad intentions. In The Sims Makin' Magic, expect the
unexpected.
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