Electronic Arts today announced that The Simsâ„¢ Bustin’ Out
is in development for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system,
the Xboxâ„¢ video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCubeâ„¢.
The Sims is making a big return to consoles with The Sims Bustin’ Out. For the
first time, Sims console players will have the ability to get their Sims out
of the house and into all-new locations to play, work, and meet a cast of outrageous
new characters. The Sims Bustin’ Out PlayStation 2 console version will be unveiled
to industry insiders on May 13th at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition
in Los Angeles. The game is scheduled to be released simultaneously on all current-generation
console platforms in early 2004. . .

“We’re giving our fans what they’ve been asking for, the excitement
of getting out of the house to explore new locations, meet wild new characters,
and experience new storylines,” said Sinjin Bain, Vice President and
Executive Producer of the game at EA’s Maxisâ„¢ studio. “The Sims
Bustin’ Out has ten times more replay value than the first Sims console game.”

The Sims Bustin’ Out features an all-new neighborhood with over a dozen new
unlockable locations and a cast of over 40 new zany characters to socialize
with. Players will purchase a car or scooter in order to get out of the house
and head to the Gym to work out with exercise fanatic Goldie Toane or to Club
Rubb to rave with club owner Bing Bling. Players will be able to crash parties,
create havoc, or just drive their neighbors crazy!

Sims console players will be able to unlock and collect 80 new social moves
like “Towel Snap” and “Moonwalk Dancing”
that will add to the distinct character of a Sim. Players can unlock hundreds
of new objects such as a Climbing Wall and a High Dive to test their skills
outside the house.

Players can choose from ten new careers including Mobster,
Athlete, Mad Scientist, and Fashion
Victim. Depending on what career track you choose there are now a variety
of different ways to win the game. Players will have the ability to go back
and forth through different careers and levels to unlock objects and locations.
Players can play with or against friends in two-player mode, which is available
throughout the entire game. The Sims Bustin’ Out also features level-based gameplay.

Like never before, Sims characters on the console will have distinct and noticeable
personality that will affect gameplay. For example, a shy Sim will do a timid
dance at the dance club, but an outgoing Sim will be rocking around the dance
floor, showing off their moves.

The new controller-base game interface makes manipulating the Sims through
the triumphs and tribulations of their daily lives both easy and amusing. All
console versions will have memory card support so players can take their Sims
over to a friend’s house.

About The Sims
The Sims Get a Life for the PlayStation 2 console, Microsoft Xbox, and the Nintendo
GameCube launched in early 2003 and quickly vaulted to the top of charts. The
Sims for the PC skyrocketed to the top of the charts when it began shipping
to stores in February 2000 and quickly became a universal gaming and cultural
phenomenon. The Sims was the best selling PC game of both 2000 and 2001 and
is now the best selling PC game of all time. Translated into 17 different languages,
The Sims has inspired five expansion packs; The Simsâ„¢ Livin’ Large, The Simsâ„¢
House Party, The Simsâ„¢ Hot Date, The Simsâ„¢ Vacation and The Simsâ„¢ Unleashed.
Combined sales for the franchise have topped 24 million units life-to-date.
For more information on The Sims franchise titles, visit http://www.thesims.com.

Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s
leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, Electronic
Arts posted revenues of $2.5 billion for fiscal 2003. The company develops,
publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems,
personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
three brand names: EA SPORTSâ„¢, EA GAMESâ„¢, and EA SPORTS BIGâ„¢. EA’s
homepage and online game site is EA.COM(SM). More information about EA’s products
and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

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