EA’s The Sims 3 is extremely popular and in November last year the company released a game add-on called World Adventures. Now the EA Play Label of Electronic Arts has announced that The Sims 3 is being developed for consoles and will launch this fall.
“We’re bringing players the best console and handheld game for The Sims franchise to date and are excited to offer a unique experience for all types of gamers on their platform of choice,” said Sam Player, Executive Producer at EA. “Building on the unique traits system, living open neighborhood, lifetime wishes, and endless customization options, we’ve tailored each platform of The Sims 3 with exclusive features to allow for even more control, creativity, and connectivity.”
The Sims 3 for console and handheld will have some all-new features including the unlockable “Karma Powers” which must be used carefully. Players will be able to give their Sims “instant beauty”, or help them “get lucky”, but karma might come back to bite them. There will an integrated exchange system on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and players will be able to design, build and share creations without ever leaving the game.
“The Sims series continues to be one of the most successful videogames of all time by providing universally appealing content and focusing on the player’s imagination, emergent gameplay mechanics, and the innate humor evident in the virtual world of The Sims,” Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio commented. “We’re building on this foundation and applying new features that will make for a robust, deep and rewarding gameplay experience. I’m extremely proud of the game that the team is making and can’t wait to bring these exciting new features like “Karma Powers” to life and get them into players’ hands.”
The Sims 3 is in development for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS systems. The Wii version will have an all-new beach town populated by unique residents with unique traits and careers. The DS version will allow players to use the stylus to build homes, draw walls and floors, and customize practically everything. DS players will also be able to sculpt their Sims facial characteristics.