Sims 3 Headed to DS and Wii

Kris Erickson • Apr 27, 2010 • Comments ()

Electronic Arts has revealed that two versions of its popular Sims franchise will be coming to Nintendo consoles later this year. The console hand handheld versions of the Sims 3 each feature new gameplay elements that were not in the original PC release.

Exclusive to the Wii version, players will be able to enjoy an all-new beach town with unique residents, traits, careers and lifetime wishes. For the first time ever, players can enjoy The Sims 3 with friends by going head to head in the new "Life Moments" game to earn rewards. Finally, players will also enjoy several adventure quests, as the game will challenge them to explore their town and discover the secrets therein.

On the Nintendo DS, players can use the stylus to build their Sims' homes with tools, draw walls and floors, and customize virtually everything from décor objects, textures, and more. Players will use the stylus to sculpt their Sims' facial features, choose hair styles and clothing, and dictate personalities in the most robust Create a Sim yet for a handheld game. In "Story Mode," players will control multiple Sims within a family and enjoy life's special moments. For the first time ever on the Nintendo DS, players can enjoy a complete life simulation as they guide their Sims through completing challenges to unlock additional items, new buildings and landmarks, and more.

Both games sound pretty good, and we are confident with EA's track record as a third-party publisher on the DS and Wii.