The Sims let you take control over a sim's life, but that life pretty much revolved around staying home.  Sure, sims could throw parties and invite the neighborhood over, but they could never really free themselves from the shackles of their domiciles.  The Sims Bustin' Out is designed to change all that.  Sims will be able to finally get out of the house and visit 20 different locations that include a gym, a dance club, an art gallery, a diner, a lab, and the interestingly named Love Shack.

The scooter is a good starter vehicle.

If you are paying close attention, then you probably noticed that some of these locations seem geared towards sims' skills.  Your sims behavior and available actions will be determined by their score in key skill areas.  For example, a high body skill will allow your sim to do spectacular dives into the pool at the gym, while unskilled sims will only be able to manage belly flops.  Personality traits will also play a strong role in this, as outgoing and playful sims will have a much wider array of dance moves at the club than will shy, serious sims. 

In addition to the new locations, The Sims Bustin' Out will also introduce a a lot of other things not found in The Sims.  For starters, there are ten new career paths available, including mobster, pro athlete, and mad scientist.  Not sure which one to choose?  That's OK because you'll now be able to switch between careers.  In addition to the new careers you'll get plenty of new objects and social interactions.  You'll be able to French kiss in front of a DJ booth, moon walk at a laser show, or towel snap your friends at the gym after a hard workout on the climbing wall.  Your sims will even be able to look different thanks to the new clothing and accessories.  You'll even be able to tattoo and pierce your sims if you want.

The Sims Bustin' Out will include the same goal-based play found in The Sims Get A Life mode.  The levels in the game will take full advantage of the new locations, and this time around you'll be able to play with a friend through the game's regular levels.  Whether you work together or compete is up to you.

Look for The Sims Bustin' Out to bust into stores early next year.