After nearly a year of silence, first details on the Sims-inspired DS game surfaces.
Last year, Nintendo unveiled a DS game called Friend Connection at their Fall Media Conference. No gameplay details were shown, except for a short video of a Satoru Iwata Mii delivering a speech and a Shigeru Miyamoto Mii singing karaoke.
The game has been set for a Japanese release on June 18, and online retailer Gamestar has the first details. Friend Connection is a life simulation title in which players will create a Mii or transfer one from the Wii's Mii Channel and start life on an island with other Miis. Miis will then interact with each other, establishing friendships and even creating enemies. Miis based on family members and friends can also be created or transferred into the game. They will also feature stats that create a unique personality.
In the evenings, Miis can watch various TV broadcasts. Friend Connection will also feature appearances by Satoru Iwata, Reggie Fils-Aime, and Shigeru Miyamoto.
Details on an American localization have yet to be offered.