Poll Results: Graphics

Sorry, i know i'm a day late again, ive been burried up to my neck in schoolwork, but anyway here were last weeks poll results! We asked you: "What graphics settings do you play TS2 on?"

Results:
Ultra High: 2 Votes (50%)
High: 1 Vote (25%)
Moderate: 1 Vote (25%)
Low: 0 Votes (0%)

This week we ask you: "Is EA Exploiting the MySims Franchise, with titles such as MySims Party and MySims Racing?". Poll will close next monday.

MySims Kingdom Nominated for Best Wii Simulation Game of 2008

MySims kingdom was the runner up for Best Simulation game for the Wii in 2008 by IGN.com today. While yes there was only one other game (animal Crossing City Folk, which won) it still shows that MySims Kingdom is here to stay. Congrats to all the folks at EA who worked on the game.

Read the Rest of the awards here

The Escapist Magazine Talks MySims Kingdom

I know its strange to still be posting MySims Kingdom stuff, but the escapist has put up an interview! Check it out! MySims Kingdom is out on the Wii and DS now, MySims Party will be coming soon.

IGN Reviews MySims Kingdom

IGN has finally reviewed MySims Kingdom, giving it a decent 7.3 "Decent" score.

"MySims Kingdom is a safe sequel with just enough improvements to satisfy fans of the first game. While some enhancements have arrived free of sacrifices, others have come with trade-offs. I love the new themed kingdom design, the significant improvements to load times, on-the-fly construction and Wii controller implementation. Meanwhile, I think the more focused storyline has also nurtured a more linear experience, a fact that clashes with the nature of the franchise. On the same note, the underdeveloped AI characters and missing online component seem at odds with the other Sims games. This is still a fun title -- one with more polish than the original -- but I think EA can still do much more with the series and am eagerly awaiting the next version."

Metacritic has yet to add the score from IGN.

View the IGN review here

1up Reviews MySims Kingdom

MySims kingdom has been out quite a while now, but the reviews are still trickling in.  1up just posted their review giving it a poor "C-" grade, which i think improperly translates on metacritic as a 42/100.  Obviously the games Metacritic score took a massive hit lowering it about 5 points down to a 76/100.  With that said here is a quote from the review;

"Kingdom's elementary building blocks result in a decent kids' game that serves as a gentle introduction to the toolbox genre...at best. I'd love to see what a more cerebral MySims game would look like, but given the Wii's target audience, I'll just have to serve my king's leisure."

You can read the full review from 1up Here and you can view the Metacritic score Here

Gamespot Reviews MySims Kingdom

Today gamespot published their review for MySims gingdom giving it a 7.5 or "Good" rating.  Siting that the game is fun to play with families, and its cutesy art style.

"Finishing the main story should take about eight hours, though that could be doubled if you feel like hunting down every object and completing optional tasks. Despite the occasional camera or control snag, MySims Kingdom is a lot of fun and recommended for those new to The Sims or for anyone looking for a lighthearted, laid-back adventure."

You can view the average score for MySims kingdom over at Metacritic.com

Poll: MySims Kingdom

Well out Poll results from last week are in.  The Poll asked whether or not you planned to buy MySims Kingdom or not.  Here are the results:

This weeks Poll asks if You like the idea of an EA-Disney Merger.  Poll will close on monday as usual

New MySims Kingdom Reviews

2 New reviews popped up on the radar today for MySims Kingdom.  First Cheat Code Central game MySims kingdom a 4.2/5 (8.4/10) summing up the review with

"Overall, I really loved MySims Kingdom. There was plenty here to explore and build, and while the story might have been on the forgettable side, I really enjoyed the focused Sim-style gameplay. This title brings together the creative energy of The Sims franchise and channels it into a cute little construction-based title that ends up being anything but. MySims is a big adventure in a small package, and if you are a fan of the Sims, or any other casual title, you owe it to yourself to check this one out"

Thats not a bad score for the game, better then what the first MySims got.  The second review comes from the Official Nintendo UK Magazine giving it an 8.5/10.  They had the folowwing to say

"Like a lot of games these days, MySims Kingdom is all about the experience and it takes you on a charming journey where you get to meet and greet some brilliant characters. Yet, as an adventure, MySims is now in the company of the best that Wii has to offer and it just can't live with the likes of Galaxy and Twilight Princess. Still, provided you have some heart, this Kingdom packs more than enough personality to make it well worth a visit."

You can view all of the reviews to date over at Metacritic.com

Trailer Day Playlist

If you would like to see more MySims trailers, or even if not, we have come up with a youtube playlist and player of 6 of the MySims trailers.  MySims Kingdom, PC and the first MySims are included in the mix.  Check it out Below!

New MySims Kingdom Trailer!

To conclude trailer day, we would like to present you with the brand new trailer for MySims Kingdom.  Yes another trailer for it.  While this trailer is only 30 seconds it is pretty neat, and shows off a bit about the game.  MySims kingdom can be found in stores... Now!  Before you go out and buy it though, finish reading this post.  Watch the video below.

MySims Kingom TV Advertisement

As part of trailer day we present you with the new TV ad for MySims Kingdom!  The Wii game shipped on tuesday and is available worldwide for the Wii and DS.  Check out the Ad below.

MySims Kingdom and PC Have Shipped

If you are one of the people who didn't get to try out MySims for the Wii or DS last year, simply because you didn't have one of the consoles, now is your chance!  MySims PC has shipped to stores, and mailboxes worldwide.  In other MySims news, Kingdom has now been released for the Wii and DS!  Who knows how this will affect the PC Game (if it will come in as an expansion, or free DLC?, or maybe not at all?).  Regardless the games have shipped and should be available in retail stores tomorrow.

First MySims Kingdom Review

Nintendo Power, has written up its review for MySims Kingdom, which will appear in next month's issue (December).  It gives it a 7.5/10 saying

"this is a must-own for Wii devotees and Sims fans alike."

You can read all the MySims Kingdom reviews, as they come in on Metacritic

New MySims Kingdom Trailer

EA has unveiled a new Trailed for MySims kingdom, the game will be shipping on October 28th for the Wii and DS

MySims Kingdom Pre-Orders

For the few of you who are actually excited to play MySims Kingdom for the Wii & DS this october, you would be happy to know that you can now Pre-Order it via The EA Store. Now i played through MySims for the Wii and found it rather lacking, and don't plan on buying Kingdom. I guess we shall see when it hits stores on October 28th.

Other Pre-order Locations:
Amazon.com (US)
Gamestop (US)