Video Gaming News - July 2003
Redwood City, CA (July 1, 2003) - Electronic Arts today announced that
The Sims Bustin' Out is in development for the Game Boy Advance at the company's
Walnut Creek-based Maxis studio in conjunction with Griptonite Games, an Amaze
Entertainment Studio.
From Maxis:
For the first time, Game Boy Advance players will be able to experience the
zany and unpredictable world of The Sims™. Players will be able to take direct
control of their Sim to explore all-new Game Boy Advance exclusive locations as
they work their way from rags to riches. The Sims Bustin' Out Game Boy Advance
version will support connectivity with the Nintendo GameCube™ and is scheduled
for simultaneous release with The Sims Bustin' Out on all current-generation
console platforms in December 2003.
"Sims fans can now take their Sims anywhere with The Sims Bustin' Out on Game
Boy Advance," said Sinjin Bain, Vice President and Executive Producer of the
game at EA's Maxis studio. "Whenever we bring The Sims to a new platform, we
redesign the gameplay to create exciting and innovative ways to experience The
Sims. Players will enjoy classic Game Boy Advance gameplay with the signature
offbeat humor of the Sims."
True to the original The Sims games, Game Boy Advance players will create a
Sim with a unique appearance and personality to control through out the game.
Players will also have to satisfy the traditional eight core Sim motives
including bladder, comfort, hygiene, and of course hunger.
Players begin living in a Barn and earn their way through locations in
SimValley to eventually live in the coolest cribs, such as a swanky Mansion on
the hill. Players will be able to unlock over 20 locations such as the Biker
Juice Bar and the Ultimate Dance Club on their way to success. There are eight
new career paths for players to pursue including Cliff Diving Instructor to Iron
Pizza Chef. If players want to get through adventures with speed, they will be
able to unlock a scooter to race around SimValley. Players will meet and play
with a wild cast of over 30 new characters exclusive to the Game Boy Advance
such as Salty Sam and Bucky the Bull Rider. Players also can go to the pet
shelter and adopt a dog or cat to keep them company. New to the Sims is a
close-up social interaction screen that will allow players to have conversations
with other Sims and establish friendships that will help them advance through
levels and complete goals.
Unlike previous The Sims games, players will not purchase items from a
catalog. Players will now collect over 150 Game Boy Advance exclusive objects
such as a Punching Bag, Fishing Rod, and Boom Box. Players obtain objects by
attending once-a-day auctions, going directly to stores, or by trading with
other characters. Players may trade rare objects with other players by joining
in each other's once-a-day auctions if connected to another Game Boy Advance
with The Sims Bustin' Out.
The Sims Bustin' Out Game Boy Advance version will support connectivity with
The Sims Bustin' Out Nintendo GameCube version. When connected, Game Boy Advance
players will unlock a special hidden level for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo
GameCube players will unlock a hidden game cabinet that will give their Sims
access to mini-games that they can play on their Game Boy Advance to earn extra
Simoleons. Players will also be able to download and play their Nintendo
GameCube Sim in the Game Boy Advance world and obtain Simoleons, motives, and
skills to bring back with them to the Nintendo GameCube version, enabling
players to take their Nintendo GameCube Sim with them anywhere.
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