EA announces My Sims for US release on Wii and DS

by Jared Rea { Feb 26th 2007 at 8:25PM }

Remember that whacky, Japanese-centric version of The Sims that EA cooked up for the Wii? Well, they finally got around to announcing it for us! MySims will be making its way to the Nintendo Wii and DS this Fall and boy are we ever excited.

Ever since The Urbz (Serious question: Does anyone even remember The Urbz?) The Sims have been due for a serious makeover. Turning them into adorable, toy-like kiddies seems like a step in the right direction. At least until we get over that whole "Uncanny Valley" nonsense, anyways.

EA also launched a new website to promote the game where you can view an English language version of the original trailer. Check out the screenshots below and start hoping for some sort of WiFi Connect gameplay to pop up in the months to come.

Gallery: MySims

Tags: ea, my sims, mysims, the sims, the urbz, TheSims, TheUrbz

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

vidGuy @ Feb 26th 2007 8:39PM

You know that Heavy Rain clip isn't nearly impressive as it was just a short time ago.

Sensai @ Feb 26th 2007 8:46PM

My sister has The Urbz. She likes it a lot, actually. Not my style, though...

Or was that more of a rhetorical question? Ah...I see what you did there.

John Z @ Feb 26th 2007 9:00PM

Little kids or not, this one actually looks kind of interesting. It might get me to care about the Sims franchise. No one can say it's not original, at least... maybe EA is finally learning to not crank out the same crap over and over?

.......pffft, BWAHAHAHA, I can't say that with a straight face.

Durandel @ Feb 26th 2007 9:08PM

Hmm... reminds me a bit of.. Animal Crossing..? I see trees with 3 apples that look VERY familiar...

rokobungi @ Feb 26th 2007 9:13PM

can we put our mii's in it?

Debaser @ Feb 26th 2007 9:24PM

Checked this out in NP's article, looks more like MyAnimalCrossingRipoff. Wouldn't expect much more from EA anyway though.

Ben Tremblay @ Feb 26th 2007 9:26PM

Next up: free pacifier or Pez dispenser with Wii games.

yay @ Feb 26th 2007 9:46PM

Are people actually excited with the long list of crappy games/ports coming out for the Wii? I don't see how one could be.

miles foreman @ Feb 26th 2007 9:47PM

RE: 6. can we put our mii's in it?

Posted at 9:13PM on Feb 26th 2007 by rokobungi

My thoughts exactly.

Avinash_Tyagi @ Feb 26th 2007 9:54PM

#10

How is this a port? Its totally redesigned for the Wii

Oro @ Feb 26th 2007 9:58PM

Ok, now just bring Sim City DS over to the US

REUYL @ Feb 26th 2007 10:01PM

EA decides to break the mold, and we get this crap. Not even my sister would play this POS.

REUYL @ Feb 26th 2007 10:01PM

EA decides to break the mold, and we get this crap. Not even my sister would play this POS.

Jared @ Feb 26th 2007 10:04PM

I remember a time when EA wouldn't even offer their games on certain consoles.

I remember a time when the word "exclusive" wasn't even in their vernacular.

Oh, but lets do crap all over this game without knowing anything about it. It's, like, totally cool to be all cynical for absolutely no reason.

am i rite?

Avinash_Tyagi @ Feb 26th 2007 10:07PM

I think this game looks like a lot of fun, kind of a harvest moon/animal crossing game

David @ Feb 26th 2007 10:41PM

It's an Animal Crossing ripoff.

This one won't be online, but I'm sure the sequel that will be release 4 days after this one will.

Gavin @ Feb 26th 2007 10:42PM

Obligatory rules for online EA games discussion:

If the game from EA is released for 360, PS3, or PC then it is to be decried as unoriginal crap, useless franchise continuation, and just another product from and evil, greedy corporate entity that destroys everything it touches.

If the game is for the Wii then it is awesome that they are supporting the system and you can't wait till it is released because it will surely revolutionize gaming as we know it.

Frankie @ Feb 26th 2007 10:45PM

Wow, maybe the Wii will somehow turn EA around? I've been somewhat surprised at their Wii offerings so far, both in quantity and actual quality. Keep it up, EA.

Frankie @ Feb 26th 2007 10:48PM

"If the game is for the Wii then it is awesome that they are supporting the system and you can't wait till it is released because it will surely revolutionize gaming as we know it."

Well, if girls and women buy the Wii in droves(which, from the look of things seems much more likely more than ever), It will change the industry in a big way.

Ben Tremblay @ Feb 26th 2007 11:10PM

If anyone looks long and hard at the current Wii offerings, he'll find that it is overtly child-oriented. Just look at EBGames' Wii section. It looks like it's targeted at pre-school children with its pastel colors and beautiful, beautiful stars and little hearts! Oh well.

NintendoFanbot @ Feb 26th 2007 11:20PM

"If the game is for the Wii then it is awesome that they are supporting the system and you can't wait till it is released because it will surely revolutionize gaming as we know it."

I guess actually considering about who they are marketing to (JAPAN is where this game's existence was first revealed) had no small part in it. Or that it doesn't look a port of the old PC version, huh?

To EA, this could be a new thing for them. To be honest, I really do hope that EA succeeds with this game in Japan as well as here.

But Nintendo fans aren't capable of telling the difference because they hate so blindly, m i rite?

mocax @ Feb 27th 2007 1:48AM

If you understand the japanese, those characters in the game are not children.
They're adults that look like children.

Burnt Meatloaf @ Feb 27th 2007 4:53AM

It's amazing how many people think they know a game inside out from watching a promo movie.

"OMG! Rabbits with toilet plungers! Must get!"

Greg2k @ Feb 27th 2007 6:34AM

Some people still don't realise how bad EA was before. EA has improved a hell of a lot in the past two years, whilst Ubisoft have taken over the "huge publisher makes shitty games" position.

I'm not saying EA is awesome, I'm just saying those of you who think EA's the shallowest of publishers are terribly mistaken.

t_m @ Feb 27th 2007 7:01AM

I want to put my Miis in every game. I want Miis sims, a Miis RTS, a Miis version of Gears of War (Mii paintball?), etc..

AJ Vaynerchuk @ Feb 27th 2007 10:20AM

I actually think this game could be very very good. Sure it looks childish, but who cares? In my opinion, as long as the game isn't buggy, and the game play is fun, its a good game.

I am under the assumption that we can put our miis in the game, if not, then I'm a little disappointed!

AJ Vaynerchuk
http://www.WiiTube.com
Wii + YouTube = WiiTube

Pawsie @ Feb 27th 2007 12:10PM

I think that's the only argument anyone made.. that the game looks 'cute'. But that's only based on the assumption that cute games can't be enjoyable.

Though people watch cartoons like Family Guy, the Simpson, See Lab 2021, and claymation like Robot Chicken.. and fail to see appearances do not dictate game value..

Muu @ Feb 27th 2007 1:15PM

Nothing on that short clip says anything about whether these are kids or not, and most likely it won't be an issue. Cute and pop-ish sells in Japan, and obviously that's what they're going after here. As long as the public doesn't associate this with the Japanese anime/game fanboy scene (who've yet to wholly achieve social acceptance in Japan... and probably never will if their habit of buying figurines of characters that look like 12yrold girls doesn't stop) this thing could sell pretty well.

boot @ Feb 28th 2007 6:12AM

I think it would be great for online capabilities that the wiis has coming this spring. A great way to meet new people and exchange friend codes to play other games that require them. This game shouldnt use nintendos friend codes and just be a massive online game.

o0Panic0o @ Mar 31st 2007 7:29PM

What can u do in My Sims that is the same or diff? i herd u do missions, but can u do "free mode" or can u have a family and go to work? sure doesnt seem like it. seems like all u can do is be friends with people and build a house. id really like 2 know, so it be great if some one would reply :D

xtashax @ Apr 16th 2007 9:41AM

i think this game is goin to be great :) but why ccant it be realesed into shops a bit ealier not in autum?

xtashax @ Apr 17th 2007 7:52AM

i think that my sims is just like animal crossing BUT WAY BETTER.cuz animal crossing u dont build a town u move into 1 full of stupid trees.u cant choose your person witch is a down fall.

so plz just bring my sims out now!!!!!! why does it cum out in autum/winter time!!!

thankyou thats all i have 2 say