June 15 2009, Australia \u2013 It\u2019s time to rev up the engines and race into an all-new adventure with the MySims\u2122! The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that MySims Racing for the Wii\u2122 and Nintendo DS\u2122 zooms into retail outlets this week.<\/p>\n
The latest title in the popular MySims franchise starts players as wannabe speedsters and after working their way up the ranks, it is time for them to burn rubber against the toughest MySims rival racers on the trickiest tracks in Speedville. The excitement never stops as the more successful the player is on the track, the more they will be able to customise their kart and trick it out with new engines and bodies. Designed specifically from the ground up for the Nintendo platforms, MySims Racing offers something for everyone who wants to live life in the fast lane.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe MySims have had many adventures and conquered many challenges, but for the first time we find them behind the wheels of their own customised vehicles,\u201d said Tim LeTourneau, General Manager of the MySims Franchise. \u201cMySims Racing combines the fun and quirky MySims spirit our fans love with fast-paced action-packed arcade racing.\u00a0 We can\u2019t wait for players to take this game for a spin.\u201d<\/p>\n
MySims Racing for the Wii
\nRace to the finish line in MySims Racing! Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During the race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking watermelon or a bubble dropper that can help racers wreck their competition. There are nearly endless customisation options so that the kart reflects your high-gear personality. Swap bodies, change paint jobs and add tons of accessories. Not only can you change the look of their kart, you can also improve power, acceleration and handling by mixing and matching engines, suspension and steering components.<\/p>\n
MySims Racing for the Nintendo DS
\nRace on the go! MySims Racing for the Nintendo DS allows you and up to three of your friends to race using local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.<\/p>\n
MySims Racing was developed in conjunction with partners at The Sims Studio and Artificial Mind & Movement, is rated G by the OFLC. The RRP is $79.99 for the Wii version and $49.99 for the Nintendo DS. For more information please visit www.mysimsracing.com<\/a>. For information about the MySims franchise, visit www.mysims.com<\/a>. For assets, please visit www.info.ea.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Electronic Arts EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO, and MySims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and\/or other countries. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.\u00a0 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.\u00a0<\/p>\n MySimsTM \u00a9 2007 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, the EA logo and MySims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and\/or other countries. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" June 15 2009, Australia \u2013 It\u2019s time to rev up the engines and race into an all-new adventure with the MySims\u2122! The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that MySims Racing for the Wii\u2122 and Nintendo DS\u2122 zooms into retail outlets this week. The latest title in the popular MySims<\/p>\n
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