12:36 PM on 01.16.2007
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Niero
Episodic content isn't going away. No, it is instead leaking into all kinds of franchises and into the dirty minds of those that ruined the concept of "expansion pack" for everyone. I'm pointing the finger at you EA -- hastily flooding the market with ten barely discernable laddered Sims add-on packs which relied on each other to work properly. So what is a publisher with more money than God to do this year if it can't sustain more add-ons? Next-gen shines a light on the new strategy:
The new line of Sims games are “laptop-friendly” standalone deals that don’t require previous versions of The Sims. The first of three announced Sims Stories is The Sims Life Stories, which features story modes that follow characters through a non-linear “romantic comedy.” It’s slated to ship February 6.
LOL VIMM! (I just invented that, it stands for "vomiting in my mouth"). At least Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks aren't in it. If your loved one is a Sims fan and you fail at life when it comes to purchasing thoughtful gifts, this timely release might be a viable option. Two more episodes are slated to ship later this year -- The Sims Pet Stories slated for this summer and The Sims Castaway Stories for winter 2008. If none of these games tickle your recycled fancy, we encourage you to sign our top secret petition for The Sims: Tender Chainsaw Massacre Moments. A classic in the making, we assure you.
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