The Brand New Title from The Sims Studio Encourages You to Run the Wild
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) shipped SimAnimals(TM) for the Wii(TM)
and Nintendo DS(TM) to store shelves today. SimAnimals challenges
you to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of wild
animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an
on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up
and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and
flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings,
and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love
- or dislike you! Have fun developing relationships with wild animals
and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in
the wilderness.
"We are thrilled to ship SimAnimals, our brand new title from The
Sims Studio, which we feel defines a brand new category of animal video
games," said Sam Player, Executive Producer for SimAnimals. "SimAnimals
utilizes the Wii remote and the Nintendo DS stylus to create an
immersive and tactile experience that allows you to easily and
intuitively become part of the wood's expressive, quirky and sometimes
surprising action. We can't wait to see what types of stories our
players are going to tell using animals instead of people as their
actors."
Wild animals abound! You will meet a host of friendly wild animals
including deer, squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs and owls. And also some
mischievous characters like foxes, raccoons, badgers, crows and bears
who love to stir up trouble. Get in the middle of the action as they all
come together in your very own forest setting for a wild time!
Solve challenges and achieve goals throughout the game, because the
animals need you to help them thrive. Discover secrets, unlock forest
areas and uncover one-of-a-kind objects and wild animals, some with
special abilities, by successfully completing tasks. It's survival of
the fittest, as you find out who the troublemakers are and who the good
guys are to make sure everyone gets along - or not! In SimAnimals
on the Wii, take up to three of your friends with you on a forest
adventure in cooperative play mode! The forest, filled with exciting
wildlife, is big enough for you and your pals.
And, SimAnimals is tailored for the Nintendo DS. Interact
directly with the animals in their environment using your stylus, while
your Nintendo DS microphone lets you become the wind. Blow into the mic
to gather fruit from trees, spread blossoms, and see what else happens!
SimAnimals was developed by The Sims Studio exclusive for the Wii
and Nintendo DS systems. SimAnimals is rated E for Everyone with
a descriptor of Comic Mischief by the ESRB, 3+ by PEGI and has an MSRP
of $49.99 for the Wii version and $29.99 for the Nintendo DS. For more
information, please visit www.simanimals.com.
For assets, please visit www.info.ea.com.
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.
For information about the MySims franchise, visit www.mysims.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 SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS
Freestyle TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted
GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 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 SimAnimals 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.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA/The Sims
Angie Newman, 650-628-2877
Manager, Public Relations
anewman@ea.com
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