Electronic Arts today announced that The Simsâ„¢ Bustin’ Out
for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox®
video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCubeâ„¢ has shipped
under the EA Games brand. For the first time, Sims console players can get their
Sims out of the house and into all-new locations to play, work, and meet a cast
of outrageous new characters.

“Gamers will go crazy over the all-new locations, wacky characters, and
exciting careers in The Sims Bustin’ Out,” said Sinjin Bain, Vice President
and Executive Producer of the game at EA’s Maxisâ„¢ studio. “We’ve
added ten times the content of the first Sims console game, to make sure Sims
fans are entertained for a very long time.”

In The Sims Bustin’ Out players can now get out of the house and travel to
16 wild new locations to socialize with 25 outrageous characters. Players can
choose from challenging careers like Gangster, Paramilitary, or Mad Scientist.
Depending on what career track you choose there are now several different ways
to play the game. Players can now drive their scooter or a variety of unlockable
vehicles to visit locations such as Shiny Things Lab where they can invent a
Rocket Gnome or Casa Caliente to try out their love potions on a friend.

Players can unlock and collect hundreds of social moves and objects as they
progress through the game. Players can try their luck with moves like Booty
Spank and French Kiss or they can unlock objects exclusive to the console such
as the Climbing Wall and a Mutant Plant.

Featuring a completely overhauled game engine, The Sims Bustin’ Out displays
stunning graphics and Sims that are more life-like than ever. Players can customize
their Sims right down to the color of their eyes with a variety of new facial
feature options; Sims characters will also have distinct and noticeable personalities
that will affect gameplay. For example, a shy Sim will be a wall-flower at the
dance club, but an outgoing Sim will be rocking around the dance floor, showing
off his moves.

For the first time in The Sims franchise history, PlayStation 2 console gamers
can enjoy weekends with no work obligations by going online.* The Sims Bustin’
Out for the PlayStation 2 console features two-player cooperative online play,
where players can invite friends over to check out how they have decorated their
home, build skills, or trade social moves and objects. When players first go
online, they will enter a lobby where a matchmaker screen displays the astrological
signs, genders, and personalities of other Sims, so that players can effectively
choose their gaming partners. The game features an online trading system that
will allow players to swap social interactions and objects they have unlocked.
Players also can communicate with voice chat using a keyboard or USB headset
(USB headset and broadband connection required) and get valuable tips on how
to complete a career.

The Sims Bustin’ Out for the Nintendo GameCube supports connectivity with The
Sims Bustin’ Out for Game Boy® Advance. When connected, Game Boy Advance
players will unlock a hidden game cabinet that will allow them to use their
Nintendo GameCube Sims to play mini-games on the Game Boy Advance and earn extra
Simoleons. Players can also download and play their Nintendo GameCube Sim in
the Game Boy Advance world and obtain Simoleons, improve motives, and build
skills to bring back with them to the Nintendo GameCube version. This enables
players to take their Nintendo GameCube Sim with them anywhere. Additionally,
The Sims Bustin’ Out supports High definition 720p TV for the Xbox.

All console versions have memory card support so players can take their Sims
over to a friend’s house. Players can play with a friend in two-player mode,
which is available throughout the entire game.

*PlayStation 2 console online play requires an Internet connection and Network
Adaptor for the PlayStation 2 console (sold separately).

The Sims Bustin’ Out for the PlayStation 2, Xbox
and the Nintendo GameCube was developed by EA’s Maxis Studio and carries an
ESRB rating of “T” for Teen. It is available in stores now for a suggested
retail price of US $49.99 or by direct order from the EA StoreSM at http://www.ea.com
or by calling 877-EA GAMES (1- 877- 324-2637). More information on The Sims
Bustin’ Out can be found at http://thesims.ea.com/.

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