Get two of your favorite MySims games in one pack with MySims and MySims Racing. In MySims, with a little creativity and help from the locals, you can bring the town to life. In MySims Racing, build your winning car and take on tricky opponents on a variety of challenging tracks. With two great games in one bundle, the fun never stops with the MySims!

MySims

• Create yourself and your friends
• Shape your community and decide who lives there
• Design a world that’s uniquely yours- from buildings to furniture
• Socialize with the locals and uncover all sorts of surprising treasures

MySims Racing

• Race to the finish across a huge variety of exotic tracks
• Build your winning car by customizing its power, acceleration, and handling
• Compete against up to four racers for prizes and bragging rights
• Get ahead of the curve with awesome power-ups like the heat seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or bubble dropper

Average total playing time per Nintendo Channel user, since the game’s launch
Rock Band 2 – 45 hours, 30 minutes
FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play – 34 hours, 21 minutes
Rock Band – 31 hours, 47 minutes
The Godfather: Blackhand Edition – 28 hours, 52 minutes
Madden NFL 08 – 28 hours, 39 minutes
MySims – 25 hours, 46 minutes
Madden NFL 09 All-Play – 24 hours, 18 minutes
MySims Kingdom – 22 hours, 9 minutes
Need for Speed: Uncover – 22 hours, 1 minute
Tiger Wood PGA Tour 08 – 21 hours, 26 minutes
Need for Speed Carbon – 20 hours, 17 minutes
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 All-Play – 19 hours, 10 minutes
NBA Live 09 All-Play – 18 hours, 28 minutes
The Sims 2: Pets – 18 hours, 15 minutes
Need for Speed: Pro Street – 18 hours, 1 minute
NCAA Football 09 All-Play – 17 hours, 50 minutes
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – 16 hours, 47 minutes
Skate It – 16 hours, 22 minutes
The Sims 2: Castaway – 14 hours, 41 minutes
Boom Blox – 14 hours, 21 minutes
Boom Blox Bash Party – 13 hours, 45 minutes
Madden NFL 10 – 12 hours, 38 minutes
The Beatles: Rock Band – 12 hours, 1 minute
Boogie Superstar – 11 hours, 21 minutes
EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis – 11 hours, 50 minutes
Littlest Pet Shop – 11 hours, 25 minutes
Monopoly – 11 hours, 1 minute
SimCity Creator – 10 hours, 11 minutes
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – 9 hours, 10 minutes
MySims Racing – 8 hours, 32 minutes
Boogie – 7 hours, 43 minutes
SimAnimals – 7 hours, 17 minutes
EA Sports Active – 7 hours, 15 minutes
MySims Party – 6 hours, 57 minutes
NASCAR Kart Racing – 6 hours, 34 minutes
AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack – 6 hours, 21 minutes
Nerf N-Strike – 6 hours, 2 minutes
Rock Band Track Pack, Volume 2 – 5 hours, 43 minutes

From Kotaku

While yes, they both are very cool…I don’t think any skin will be able to top the following.

Those who live in the UK if you purchase the digital download version of The Sims 3, you’ll also be able to download MySims PC for free!  Better hurry though, as this deal is only for the weekend of June 6th thru 7th.

US users…we get a deal, but a crappy one.  If you order The Sims 3 and MySims, you’ll receive 15% off your order (boo)

Games released after May 2008 allowed users to authorize up to 5 computers to play the game on at the same time.  By using these tools, an authorization slot will be freed up and will let you install the game on another computer.  If you want to reauthorize, all you need to do is relaunch the game.

While sure, this isn’t exactly what we wanted, it’s a start.  I’d love to see them take effort in removing SecuROM from the game’s exe file, but chances are that would require more effort as they’d have to recompile the game’s code again without the SecuROM program embedded…

Click the box to grab the De-Authorization Tool that you need.  I’ll add these to SimPrograms sometime tomorrow – it’s getting late :P

You’ll love

* Fun building furniture
* Similar appeal to Animal Crossing
* Lots of details to find

You’ll hate

* No real complexity
* Frustrating searches for items
* Little replay value

GamesRadar gives MySims PC a good rating of 7

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS – News), today announced the availability of five new games for mobile phones and one for the iPod™. EA Mobile games will keep its customers entertained while waiting in lines at the mall or while traveling to see the family this holiday season with engaging mobile game experiences. Need for Speed™ Undercover and Tomb Raider: Underworld™ offer action packed adventure, while MySims™, SimCity™ Metropolis, and THE GAME OF LIFE offer something for the more casual player.

“As we head into the holiday season, our customers will enjoy great gaming experiences created for mobile with titles such as Need for Speed Undercover,” said Adam Sussman, VP Publishing Americas and Asia for EA Mobile. “As the global leader in mobile games publishing, we’re proud to continue creating quality games based on popular EA franchises.”

Need for Speed Undercover

Chase or be chased in Need for Speed Undercover. The cops are back like never before in this action-packed game of pursuit and betrayal. Battle ruthless street racers out to win at any cost. Earn respect and fill your garage with the world’s fastest cars. Reach the finish line first in circuit races. Bust up the city in bounty challenges. Show your skills for a shot at top drivers. Choose between Career or Quick Race mode. You’re the hunter and the hunted in Need for Speed Undercover.

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Join Lara Croft™ in a mythical journey, as she embarks on her most treacherous adventure yet. Discover an ancient world of cryptic puzzles, hidden tombs and deadly enemies as you explore the wonders of the underworld. Based on the hit console game, Tomb Raider: Underworld brings you an action packed adventure of epic proportions. Master your surroundings using acrobatic abilities and deadly combat skills to help Lara reach new heights. Can you unravel the mysteries that await her?

MySims

The adventure never ends with MySims! Help the townspeople rebuild after a devastating storm. Play the hero as you explore mysterious lands and face puzzling challenges on your quest for powerful gems. Dare to skydive for valuable rewards, paraglide across a gaping canyon, and even fish for bloodthirsty piranha. Customize the appearance of your Sim from head to toe. Choose between Story Mode or hone your skills in Activities. You never know who – or what – you’ll find on your journey through MySims.

SimCity Metropolis

Build your legacy with SimCity Metropolis. Handpicked by the President, your task is to shape a new town into the city of your dreams! Build the right combination of comfortable residences, successful industries, and popular businesses to keep Sims happy. Solve each neighborhood’s humorous scenario to expand your city and earn Hero Buildings. Act fast to take advantage of opportunities and overcome disasters. Simplified controls help you turn a small town into a flourishing SimCity Metropolis.

THE GAME OF LIFE

Make it big in THE GAME OF LIFE! Experience the popular board game on your phone. Go to college for a chance to make the big bucks. Start a career and get rich quick. Get married. Have a couple kids. Buy the big house with the huge mortgage. Spin the wheel with skill and you might come out ahead. Strategy and luck will decide if you retire to lofty Millionaire Estates or lowly Countryside Acres. Where will THE GAME OF LIFE take you?

Need for Speed Undercover, Tomb Raider: Underworld, MySims, SimCity Metropolis, and THE GAME OF LIFE are currently available for purchase globally. For information on carrier availability and pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.

About EA Mobile

EA Mobile™, a division of EA’s Casual Entertainment Label, is the world’s leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such as Tetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims™, and Need For Speed™. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company’s partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS™ brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR®. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone™ and iPod®. For more information about EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, EA Mobile, POGO, Need for Speed, MySims, SimCity and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and NASCAR are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding, LLC. Bejeweled is a registered trademark of PopCap Games, Inc. THE GAME OF LIFE, MONOPOLY and YAHTZEE are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. SCRABBLE is a trademark of Hasbro in the United States and Canada and is used with permission. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Tomb Raider: Underworld © Eidos Interactive Limited 2008. Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Underworld are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Limited.

Source:  BusinessWire

Mobile lovers, you should now be able to grab MySims from the EA Mobile stores for the low price of $2.99.  It’s features are below:

Calling all MySims fans! Now you can take your favorite game on the go!

Explore a mysterious world of exciting adventures and challenging activities on your quest to collect powerful gems and rebuild your town.

Play MySims again and again with 6 exciting activities packed into the full game: Fishing, Racquetball, Lei Making, Sushi, Paragliding and Skydiving.

Customize your Sim and create tourists, then watch as they make an appearance in your MySims world!

MySims fans of all ages will enjoy the intuitive controls, variety of items and collectibles, and vibrant graphics.

Immerse yourself in the casual MySims experience tailored for mobile gaming.

You can also find directions on how to play, hints & tips and even a FAQ if you’re stuck.  I’d like to thank SimsDomination for the news!

This is a game that while rated for Everyone feels like it was targeted for younger players. The experience has a directed feel and even the tutorial goes to great pains to speak to younger players. Not that that is a bad thing. This is a light-hearted game that takes a new direction for the Sims franchise and as such is a refreshing break from the endless expansions for Sims 2.

EA should be proud of this title. It’s not overly deep, but it is entertaining in a childlike way.

GameZone rates MySims PC a score of 7.0

OS: Windows Vista/XP
Processor: 1.5 Ghz (2.4 for Vista) Older Celeron processors before 2004 are below the minimum requirements.
Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB for Vista)
HDD: 3.0 GB
Video Card: Direct X certified sound card
Sound Card: Direct X certified sound card
Input: Mouse, Keyboard

So what does this mean?  I need to get this site up-to-date to make it MySims friendly.  I’ll create a System Requirements page very shortly along with troubleshooting tips from the help file.  I’ll also check to see about putting together a tutorials section for it as well and consider creating a few tutorials.

Last but not least, the game allows you to build and share objects (package files similiar to TS2).  If I’m addicted to it, I could consider uploading my creations.

Oh, and once I familiarize myself with the game, expect a review.  If you already have the game, drop a post in the comments section letting me know your details to connect.  I should be registered in the game as “Judhudson@knology.net”, I’m not positive how the online system works.

Jack was kind enough to take 16 more screens of the game in action.  I’ve added them to my Flickr set, so check them out below.  He did want me to make a note that please don’t re-upload them without his permission as they are a gift to this site.

I should see you all online in the next few days, I hope!  I’ll make sure to post when I have it.

So has anyone here picked up a copy yet?  Let me know how it is!