[Nieuws] Geschreven door Joost op 2005-04-19 12:12:06
The Sims 2 komt naar de DS
Na The Sims 1 DS, zag EA klaarblijkelijk ook wel brood in een tweede deel van deze franchise voor de Dual Screen. Kijk snel verder voor de eerste screens en de eerste gameplay facts! Fans van de serie wachten al sinds september vorig jaar op een console/handheld editie van The Sims 2, aldus een woordvoerder van EA tenminste. Gelukkig voor die mensen, zit deze game er daadwerkelijk aan te komen. En onlangs heeft IGN de heren van EA weten te strikken voor een kort interview rondom de Dual Screen versie.
[I]IGN: Last year's The Urbz was essentially what we call a "GBA Plus" game: a GBA game ported and updated with touch screen function. Is this going to be the case with the sequel? EA Maxis: Not in the slightest! The Sims 2 for the NDS is a totally unique experience incorporating Real-time 3D, the Real Time Clock, true Touch screen activities, and even use of the microphone! IGN: What are some of the gameplay differences we can expect between last year's and this year's game? EA Maxis: The Sims 2 for the NDS has returned closer to the roots of the popular PC title. For starters, the world is fully rendered 3D. In addition, the game is a truly open-ended Sims experience which focuses on customizable gameplay rather than a linear, story-based mission structure. The Sims 2 for NDS also features a bevy of touch-screen based activities scattered throughout the game that enable users to completely customize their world and gameplay experience. IGN: How will wireless support come into play with The Sims 2? EA Maxis: Since the custom music and paintings are key to the player's success in The Sims 2 NDS, trading unique creations and head-to-head mini-games are the wireless focus of the The Sims 2 for the NDS. The user can create original artwork for the gallery and music that will play in the lounge and hotel rooms that you will want to trade with other players. These items can then be utilized throughout the game world as the patrons of the lounge and the hotel will have opinions about your creations. IGN: Any potential of having online support in the Nintendo DS version? EA Maxis: We are in discussions for this. IGN: Will the GBA game interact with the DS game if both cartridges are plugged into the handheld system? EA Maxis: This is a very interesting feature, and we are actively researching the capabilities of the dual pack link; however, no final decision has yet to be determined.[/I] Zie hier de eerste drie screens: