Video Gaming News - May 2003
Redwood City, CA (May 7, 2003) - Electronic Arts today announced that
The Sims Bustin' Out is in development for the PlayStation 2, the Xbox, and the
GameCube.
From Maxis:
The Sims is making a big return to consoles with The Sims Bustin' Out. For
the first time, Sims console players will have the ability to get their Sims out
of the house and into all-new locations to play, work, and meet a cast of
outrageous new characters. The Sims Bustin' Out PlayStation 2 console version
will be unveiled to industry insiders on May 13th at the Electronic
Entertainment Exposition in Los Angeles. The game is scheduled to be released
simultaneously on all current- generation console platforms in early 2004.
"We're giving our fans what they've been asking for, the excitement of
getting out of the house to explore new locations, meet wild new characters, and
experience new storylines," said Sinjin Bain, Vice President and Executive
Producer of the game at EA's Maxis™ studio. "The Sims Bustin' Out has ten times
more replay value than the first Sims console game."
The Sims Bustin' Out features an all-new neighborhood with over a dozen new
unlockable locations and a cast of over 40 new zany characters to socialize
with. Players will purchase a car or scooter in order to get out of the house
and head to the Gym to work out with exercise fanatic Goldie Toane or to Club
Rubb to rave with club owner Bing Bling. Players will be able to crash parties,
create havoc, or just drive their neighbors crazy!
Sims console players will be able to unlock and collect 80 new social moves
like "Towel Snap" and "Moonwalk Dancing" that will add to the distinct character
of a Sim. Players can unlock hundreds of new objects such as a Climbing Wall and
a High Dive to test their skills outside the house.
Players can choose from ten new careers including Mobster, Athlete, Mad
Scientist, and Fashion Victim. Depending on what career track you choose there
are now a variety of different ways to win the game. Players will have the
ability to go back and forth through different careers and levels to unlock
objects and locations. Players can play with or against friends in two-player
mode, which is available throughout the entire game. The Sims Bustin' Out also
features level-based gameplay.
Like never before, Sims characters on the console will have distinct and
noticeable personality that will affect gameplay. For example, a shy Sim will do
a timid dance at the dance club, but an outgoing Sim will be rocking around the
dance floor, showing off their moves.
The new controller-base game interface makes manipulating the Sims through
the triumphs and tribulations of their daily lives both easy and amusing. All
console versions will have memory card support so players can take their Sims
over to a friend's house.
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