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EA Announces The Sims Carnival SnapCity and The Sims Carnival BumperBlast

EA Announces The Sims Carnival SnapCity and The Sims Carnival BumperBlast Now Available in Stores

The First Two PC Titles From The Sims Carnival Designed for Casual

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2008--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that both The Sims Carnival(TM) SnapCity and The Sims Carnival(TM) BumperBlast are available in stores now. These first two Windows-based PC game titles, in a new casual game product line from The Sims(TM) Label called The Sims Carnival(TM), are designed to be enjoyable and accessible games for players of all ages. The Sims Carnival SnapCity and The Sims Carnival BumperBlast are sold separately for MSRP $19.99 each at major retailers across the U.S. Also in the U.S., both games are now available for direct download at EA.com and at Pogo.com(TM). In February, The Sims Carnival SnapCity and The Sims Carnival BumperBlast will be available for direct download in both French and German languages at EA.com.

"We designed these pick-up-and-play PC games to be entertaining, while still presenting depth in gameplay, long-term enjoyment and great value," said Rod Humble, Head of The Sims Studio. "The Sims Carnival SnapCity and The Sims Carnival BumperBlast are built to have broad appeal and bring fun to everyone."

The Sims Carnival SnapCity is a city-building puzzle game that is both strategic and accessible. In a fun, open-ended gameplay environment, players are challenged to position falling, colored blocks in just the right places to build their own personal cities. Featuring an array of industrial, commercial and residential neighborhoods, it's never the same city twice! Players can also pick-up-and-play by jumping into 25 unique existing neighborhood levels. The Sims Carnival SnapCity...it's a snap!

The Sims Carnival BumperBlast will have the player blasting away for hours! The goal in this arcade-style game is to clear out all The Sims-styled bumpers before the shots run out. The player is challenged to master skill shots, score combos and bonuses, and go for the high score! With over 140 action-packed levels, The Sims Carnival BumperBlast is a fun, casual game that can be played time and time again.

Product Specifications
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Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores
Digital Download Availability: Available now in North America only
Retail Availability: Major retailers across the U.S.
Platform: Windows-based PC computers

The Sims Carnival SnapCity
Platform: PC
Category: Simulation/Puzzle/Strategy
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

The Sims Carnival BumperBlast
Platform: PC
Category: Arcade/Strategy
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone

Review: SimCity Societies Soundtrack

The soundtrack for SimCity has no doubt made impressions on many SimCity fans. From Sim Broadway to ElectriCITY, such themes have become an integral part of the SimCity Community and culture. These very themes offered a great deal of immersion that captures the imagination of SimCity players. Previous SimCity soundtracks have been well thought out, offering a great deal of depth. They offered culture, life and captures the essence of a city. Now enters SimCity Societies. It’s a totally different game play offering cultural elements and societal energies that influence the sphere of game play. The question is: Does the SimCity Societies soundtrack follow true to SimCity legacy offering a soundtrack of depth, and emotion, like previous SimCity soundtracks before it?

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New Community Manager

I'd like to extend a warm welcome to MaxoidVanquish, who has officially started as community manager of The Sims Division. He will be around between six to nine months.

On behalf of the WorldSims Team, Welcome MaxoidVanquish! We hope you'll feel right at home (and possibly stay longer than nine months )

Source: TheSims2.com

Sims Fans Embark on Vacation as EA Ships The Sims 2 Bon Voyage

Fans of the Popular Video Game Series Travel to Exotic Destinations With Their Sims

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2007--Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that fans of the critically-acclaimed PC game -- The Sims(TM) 2 -- can now experience all-new exotic destinations as they travel with their Sims! The Sims(TM) 2 Bon Voyage, which ships to store shelves today, is available as a PC expansion pack(1) building on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience. Fans can now whisk their Sims away on a variety of exciting trips to three exotic locations including the Far East, Mountain Getaway, and even a Tropical Paradise!

Whether your Sims are meditating in a pristine Zen garden in the Far East, enjoying an adventurous helicopter tour through the mountains, or relaxing in a luxury suite in the Tropics, they'll enjoy a myriad of all-new activities to unwind and rejuvenate. From exploring ancient ruins and building sand castles to catching some rays after a boardwalk shopping spree, players can quickly transform their Sims from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers. Sims will also learn new customs including local greetings and dances to take home and teach to their friends. With The Sims 2 Bon Voyage, players can send their Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!

As your Sims travel, they'll interact and learn from a variety of real and mythical locals including the wise old hermit, fire dancers -- even Big Foot! Like all true tourists, your Sims will be able to decorate their homes with unique souvenirs from their trips that are available only at destinations within The Sims 2 Bon Voyage. They can even buy unique jewelry to wear or take home as gifts! Fall in love with the hula dance lei from your Sims' tropical beach vacation? Bring it back and flaunt to the neighbors! Love the moves your Sim mastered doing the Slap Dance at the rustic lodge? Teach fellow Sims the tricks of the trade back at home. What your Sims learn and collect is up to you!

"The Sims 2 players will be amazed by the amount of environments and activities that are offered in Bon Voyage. We have opened up a world of opportunity for your Sims to travel and expand their cultural horizons as well as relax and escape from their hectic everyday routines," Studio Head of The Sims Label, Rod Humble, states. "Whether your Sims are enjoying local treats on white sandy beaches, learning Tai Chi from experts in the Far East or honing their log-rolling skills at a rustic mountain camp -- there's always a new fun way to stay entertained in The Sims 2 Bon Voyage!"

The Sims 2 Bon Voyage will ship under the EA brand and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. The game will ship August 31st in Europe and across the US as a PC expansion pack(1) that builds on the original The Sims 2 PC game experience.

For more information on The Sims 2 and The Sims 2 Bon Voyage, visit http://www.thesims2.com.

KEY FEATURES

-- Travel to Three Exotic Destinations: Each location offers unique landscapes and local residents, such as the Fire Dancer and Ninja, for your Sims to meet and learn from. Try local cuisine and admire cultural landmarks as your Sims explore these new locales.

-- Send Your Sims on Tours: Glass bottom boat rides, adventurous van tours, and other excursions are fun new activities for your Sims, but there may be some surprises in store!

-- Buy or Find Unique Items: Shop for rare items found only on your Sims' travels, including unique jewelry they can wear or take home as gifts. Stumble upon hidden locations, collect shells on the beach, or dig up treasure.

-- Stay at New Travel Accommodations: Splurge on a luxury suite for your Sims or choose a cozy cabin. Your Sims will enjoy the comfort of room service, get pampered at the spa, and more.

Product Specifications
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores
Ship Date: US: September 4, 2007
Europe: August 31, 2007
-- PC expansion pack(1)
Category: Simulation/Strategy
ESRB Rating: T
PEGI Rating: 12+

(1) Requires The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition, The Sims 2 Holiday Edition or The Sims 2 Deluxe for PC to play.

IDG World Expo Announces Electronic Arts' Participation in E for All (TM)

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Aug. 21, 2007--Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has signed on to exhibit at the new Entertainment for All(TM) Expo (E for All(TM)) video game event, scheduled to take place October 18-21, 2007 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, IDG World Expo announced today.

"Electronic Arts' participation reflects the essence of E for All - providing consumers with unprecedented access to the leading video game companies in the business," said Mary Dolaher, CEO of IDG World Expo, which produces the event. "No matter what role you play in the world of video games, E for All is designed for you, because its focus is on what matters - the games. Just like EA's products, E for All is made for all kinds of gamers. We're thrilled to have EA's involvement in this inaugural event and to be able to bring their products to our attendees."

A major independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, EA publishes an industry-leading portfolio of titles that have sold millions of copies worldwide. EA's broad portfolio of franchises includes global perennial blockbusters from its EA SPORTS(TM) brand, including Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer and NBA LIVE. The diverse offerings from its EA(TM) brand feature wholly-owned intellectual properties such as Need For Speed(TM), The Sims(TM) and Burnout(TM) franchises, as well as key Hollywood licenses for games based on The Lord of The Rings(TM), Harry Potter(TM) and The Godfather(TM) properties. Recent EA SPORTS BIG(TM) hit titles include NFL STREET, NBA STREET and FIFA STREET. (Titles to be shown at E for All will be announced at a later date.)

EA's participation in the Expo expands the range of the latest video game titles that consumers will be able to test drive and buy at E for All before they hit store shelves for the holidays. In addition to being first to preview the newest video games and gadgets in advance of the holidays, E for All attendees will be able to participate in tournaments, compete head to head with other gamers on the show's various game stages, and take advantage of social and professional networking opportunities. With an emphasis on video games and the people who play them, E for All will bring together all members of the gaming community - from hardcore and casual gamers, developers and publishers, to industry luminaries, media and retailers.

MySims - Leggo!

E3 has come and gone, but we're still reflecting on our Sims experience. We got a chance to look at MySims at this year's E3 2007 Media and Business Summit. Thanks to Tim LeTourneau for showing us MySims.

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SimCity Goes Social

We had the pleasure of looking at SimCity Societies at E3 2007. Thanks to Chris Beatrice of Tilted Mill for helping us see SimCity Societies, and Jeff Fiske of Tilted Mill for demoing SimCity Societies to us.

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SimCity Societies Images from E3 2007

We've added 32 new images on SimCity Societies at E3 2007. Please note we're under request to post only certain shots and unreleased shots will be released on a future date.

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Join WorldSims @ E3

We'd like to extend an invitation to the entire Sims 2 Community and SimCity community to join us as we cover the E3 Media and Business Summit. I will be attending E3 this year in Santa Monica, CA to get an upclose look at SimCity Societies, as well as MySims and Sims 2 Castaway Stories.

See you around!

MySims, Sims 2 Castaway, and SimCity Societies Announced in E3 Lineup

The brand new E3 Media and Business Summit starts today and EA rolls out the lineup. Among the titles being showcased is MySims, The Sims 2 Castaway, and SimCity Societies.

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