Portable Planet

There’s marvelous news for Sims fans out there — there’s a new line coming specifically for Wii and DS. MySims promises to feature “easy and unique controls” for both Nintendo Wii and its portable buddy and is due to be released this fall.

From EA:

Electronic Arts announced today that the company is developing MySims, the first game in a revolutionary new line from the developers of the blockbuster franchise The Sims, designed especially for the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms.

MySims introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay that has enchanted Sims players worldwide. Players begin by creating their own toy-like Sim that reflects their personal style and attitudes. From pig-tails and baseball caps to dreadlocks and Mohawks, the options are endless and the style is unlike any Sims game to date. By unlocking cool new clothing, hairstyles and accessories, players explore the games incredible depth of customization and expression and the characters are just the beginning!

Transforming the traditional Sims gameplay for the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms, MySims moves the player to a delightful but disorganized town where thanks to the easy and unique controls they can re-shape everything and make it their own. The town is rundown, but the player can make it much more dynamic. Using a selection of building blocks, unique patterns and engaging creativity tools, players can design furniture and appliances, architect new homes and businesses, and re-define the entire MySims landscape!

As players explore and build up the town, they will get to know dedicated, long-time residents like the always-busy Mayor Rosalyn P. Marshall and Buddy the mostly-lazy hotel Bellhop. Once things start to look up, theyll meet and choose from a variety of colorful, would-be residents. Will they build a restaurant for Gino Delicioso the Italian Chef, or will they help Ocean Breeze set up his Yoga studio instead?

Design is everyones domain in MySims. From building a new Pizza Oven for Gino to putting the finishing touches on a new roof for Buddys busy hotel, each completed task will help the town grow. As it expands to new areas, players will receive special building blocks, decorations and patterns which help customize their unique creations. From furniture and buildings to the town as a whole, every choice informs how residents and visitors feel and behave.

We want MySims to provide a creative play experience like never before on a video game system, said Executive Producer Tim LeTourneau. By giving players the tools to create literally any kind of world they want in MySims, were reinforcing the idea that the players create the magic. Will the town support a plethora of spooky, mysterious townsfolk or buzz with the laughter and smiles of fun-loving Sims? Its your call! In MySims, what players make makes all the difference!

MySims will be available for the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms in Autumn 2007.