Video Gaming News - December 2003
Redwood City, CA (December 2, 2003) - Electronic Arts today announced
that The Sims Bustin' Out for the Game Boy Advance has shipped in North America.
From EA:
For the first time, Game Boy Advance players will be able to experience the
zany and unpredictable world of The Sims™. Players can take direct control of
their Sim to explore 20 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™ version scheduled
to release in mid-December.
"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. "In bringing The Sims to the Game Boy Advance, we've
redesigned the gameplay to translate the core Sims gameplay into a unique Game
Boy Advance experience, while keeping 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 throughout the game. As
players make their way through the adventure, they will need to satisfy the
traditional eight core Sim motives including bladder, comfort, hygiene, and, of
course, hunger.
Players begin their adventure on Hayseed Farm, but will soon make their way to
various locations in SimValley eventually living in the coolest cribs, such as
the swanky Waterfront Villa. Players will explore over 20 locations such as Olde
Salty's Fish and Chips Stand and the rockin' Club Rubb. They will meet a wild
cast of over 30 new characters exclusive to the Game Boy Advance such as Old
Salty, Lottie Cash, and Detective Dan. In addition, players will unlock a
scooter that will let them make their way around SimValley with speed and style.
Players can even visit an animal shelter and adopt a dog or cat to keep them
company.
New to The Sims Bustin' Out is a close-up social interaction screen that will
let players have conversations with other Sims, making friends and enemies in
order to advance through levels and complete goals. Players also will be
challenged with eight new career mini-games including Smoothie Slider, Cliff
Diver X, and Pizza Pandemonium.
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
Pinball Machine, Giant Tiki Head, and Beejaphone Guitar. Players obtain objects
by attending once-a-day auctions and shopping in stores. The Sims Bustin' Out
supports the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable; players can link to a friend's
Game Boy Advance to trade or sell rare objects through live auctions. By linking
with their friends, players can also unlock a special location, Paradise Island,
that features a special store with exclusive objects.
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 hidden game cabinet that will allow them to use their
Nintendo GameCube Sims to play mini-games on the Game Boy Advance and 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. This enables
players to take their Nintendo GameCube Sim with them anywhere.
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