Create Your Story Of Adventure To Make The Kingdom Great With New Characters, Contraptions And Unique Lands
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2008--The Sims™,
an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) Label, today announced the first
details for MySims™ Kingdom, the next experience from the creators
of MySims™. Launching exclusively on the Wii™ and Nintendo
DS™ platforms, MySims Kingdom sets you on a story of adventure,
discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects
revitalize the Kingdom. Launching globally in Fall 2008, MySims
Kingdom for the Wii and Nintendo DS puts the creativity in your hands
to make the Kingdom something to behold!
MySims Kingdom for the Wii
King Roland needs your help to make the Kingdom a better place.
Throughout this tale to bring the Kingdom back to its former glory,
you must help new and old friends alike, discover new lands and build
to the limit of your imagination.
Your MySims Kingdom experience begins in The Capital, the majestic
land at the center of your adventure. After you have met an initial
cast of characters including King Roland, Princess Butter, and your
constant companions Buddy and Lyndsay, you can venture beyond The
Capital. Find out more of what awaits you, and then get in your boat
to sail to many more lands on the horizon!
Throughout your journey new characters, lands, and clever new
contraptions will be revealed. Construct and do everything from
tending your pigs to finding treasure chests. Newly-added building
options will help you accomplish the tasks you're challenged with
along the way. In true MySims fashion, everything is customizable,
allowing every creation within your world to have a signature look.
There is a lot more to discover in regions beyond The Capital, so
stay tuned for more characters, contraptions and lands that are yet to
be revealed!
MySims Kingdom for Nintendo DS
Take the Kingdom with you! MySims Kingdom on Nintendo DS adds a
new chapter to the saga, challenging you to help the King thwart the
plans of evil in a far flung corner of the Kingdom. Many new
activities and mini-games are included to help you persuade the King
that your island is the ultimate royal destination.
"MySims has been met with such enthusiasm by players and families
everywhere, we are excited to make MySims its own franchise within The
Sims Label," said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims Label.
"MySims Kingdom has players helping King Roland and his subjects make
the MySims world a better place by completing rewarding quests,
building houses, bridges or even making contraptions powered by
electricity or water. And MySims Kingdom on Nintendo DS, adds many new
activities such as kayaking, ski jumping, populating the town zoo and
many others!"
Since its launch in September 2007, MySims quickly rose to global
success and is loved by players everywhere, having sold 2.8 million
copies worldwide to date. The second installment in the franchise,
MySims Kingdom, will hit retail shelves across North America, Europe
and Asia in Fall of 2008. For more information on MySims, please visit
www.mysims.com.
Get ready to embark on your own story-telling journey of discovery
and exploration in MySims Kingdom this fall.
Product Specifications
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Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores
Platform: Wii/Nintendo DS
Ship Date: Worldwide: Fall 2008
Category: Simulation/Strategy
ESRB Rating: This game has not been rated
PEGI Rating: This game has not been rated
About The Sims Franchise
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units
sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22
different languages in 60 different countries, The Sims has quickly
become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest
information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for
The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit
www.thesims2.com. To stay up-to-date on The Sims 3 news and
information, check out www.thesims3.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City,
California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software
company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and
distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems,
personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic
Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™,
EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA
posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than
one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases
can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, The Sims and MySims are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the
U.S. and/or other countries. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of
Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
CONTACT: The Sims Label
Addison Ames, 650-628-2990
Director, Public Relations
AAmes@EA.com
or
Bender / Helper Impact
Derek Musso, 212-689-6360
Derek_Musso@bhimpact.com
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.