New details about Sims for the Wii, DS @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on February 26, 2007

News: Sadly, its not Mii Sims, but My Sims.

EA has revealed new details about their toybox reimagining of The Sims that's coming to the Wii and DS. My Sims is scheduled to ship in late 2007 and, according to EA, will be the first game in a new series of Sims titles.

The game starts with players creating their Sim, just now with a Lego-like bent. From there, EA describes the gameplay like this:

Transforming the traditional Sims gameplay for the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms, My Sims 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, they'll 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?

"We want My Sims 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 My Sims, we're 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? It's your call! In My Sims, what players make... makes all the difference!"

We'll have more on My Sims soon.