Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on July 15, 2004, 07:18:02 AM
The Urbz Will Hit the Streets on the Nintendo DS; EA Announces Its First Game for the Highly-Anticipated Handheld Platform
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2004--Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) today announced that The Urbz(TM): Sims in the City(TM), the latest franchise from the celebrated studio behind The Sims(TM), is in development for the Nintendo DS. EA, in conjunction with Griptonite Games, is developing the game in Redwood City, CA and will ship in November 2004 under the EA GAMES(TM) brand.
The Urbz(TM): Sims in the City (TM) will benefit from the unique Nintendo DS capabilities by offering players a wireless multi-player mode, touch-screen input a multitude of in-game features that are not available in any other version of the game. Exclusive features for the Nintendo DS version include 24 objects, a unique touch-screen menu system, 5 minigames, 7 characters and 8 pet species that players can create with the special in-game 'gene manipulator'.
These aren't your typical Sims. These are the Urbz - and they have a completely new look, attitude and outlook on life. Sims are living in the city and it's all about building, and improving, their reputation. For the first time, players will not only be able to create their own Sim, but in addition will also have the opportunity to create their own pet. Daddy Bigbucks is trying to take over the city of Miniopolis and keep Splicer Island a secret. It is up to you to uncover the truth by training your pet, increasing your reputation and keeping your crew on Splicer Island happy.
"We're thrilled that this new franchise is the first from Electronic Arts to illustrate the power of the Nintendo DS," said Sinjin Bain, Vice President and Executive Producer. "On the Nintendo DS, we are able to do things with The Urbz(TM): Sims in the City (TM) that we could not do with any other console. Like the system itself, this game is completely unique. Never before have Sims players been able to unleash their alter egos in an urban environment - complete with the sounds, scenes and settings of the city."
Post by: Syl on July 15, 2004, 07:28:48 AM
but, nothing that interests me.
Post by: The Omen on July 15, 2004, 08:00:19 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on July 15, 2004, 08:20:22 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on July 15, 2004, 09:15:59 AM
Post by: Thrakkerzog on July 15, 2004, 09:44:46 AM
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Originally posted by: Jonnyboy117
I didn't see the Talkback comments until after updating the article, but yes, this basically confirms that Nintendo DS will be released in November at the latest. Good news for everyone who was worried about the delay rumors.
Not exactly. Didn't some gamecube games get released a week or so before the gamecube? I seem to remember Super Monkey Ball being available before the cube.
Post by: Ian Sane on July 15, 2004, 09:57:19 AM
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on July 15, 2004, 10:28:49 AM
Sorry for being cynical, but I just want to point out that a delay still isn't impossible. Heck, the GameCube and Xbox were delayed after exact dates!
Post by: nickmitch on July 15, 2004, 12:14:51 PM
Post by: Syl on July 15, 2004, 12:36:53 PM
19,000 yen and $180 respectively.
I saw this with multiple sources.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on July 15, 2004, 01:43:32 PM
Post by: Jale on July 15, 2004, 01:49:39 PM
Post by: Renny on July 15, 2004, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on July 15, 2004, 02:34:32 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on July 15, 2004, 03:45:13 PM
USD$180 = AUD$250. A bit too pricey for a handheld to me.
Post by: Mario on July 15, 2004, 04:19:32 PM
Yay for DS info. This game came out of nowhere, we still have no idea about what games the DS will launch with, this is exciting. An onslaught of DS news is approaching!
Good to see EA actually using the DS features too.
Post by: Renny on July 15, 2004, 04:34:58 PM
So is it possible to see it priced at $170 come a most assuredly November release [this one's optimistic!]? Or even $160?
http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/fun.games/08/24/gamecube.release.idg/
http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory
Post by: Infernal Monkey on July 15, 2004, 06:34:47 PM
"Nintendo DS, fourty five cents next month, get 100 games free!"
"Sony PSP, free! 7, 000 copies of Death Jr. bundled in!"
Post by: KDR_11k on July 15, 2004, 10:17:50 PM
Post by: Thrakkerzog on July 16, 2004, 03:41:18 AM
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Yeah but those Cube games were only about a week or so early. They wouldn't have come out then if the Cube was delayed to December or next year. If this game is released in November that means the DS will be too. If it comes out early it would like only a week to get a jump on competing launch titles. Anything earlier would be a waste of time. No one would buy it.
What I am saying is.. if the same thing happens, the DS could actually be released the first week of December.
Post by: Renny on July 16, 2004, 11:58:20 AM
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Post by: Bill Aurion on July 16, 2004, 12:40:53 PM
Post by: The Omen on July 17, 2004, 03:06:41 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on July 18, 2004, 10:48:42 AM
