(PC) The Sims Medieval
EA and Medieval Times announce “Be a Hero Event” in honor of The Sims Medieval
Mar 7th
You know what sucks the most about this? That my friend and operator of Urban Online Entertainment (and techguy + the website host provider of this site) ManagerJosh called me up earlier today and rubbed in my face that he has VIP tickets to attend this event. Arrrgghhh, why can’t I live in California?!?! There are more of these events held in other locations – but the big one is in Buena Park, California on March 21st. Closest one to me is in Atlanta, GA…and that’s 5 hours away :P
Medieval Times Restaurant To Host A Special Evening Event Featuring The Sims Medieval With Portion of the Proceeds Going to the Medieval Times Foundation Charity
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bring on the feast! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the “Be a Hero” campaign in honor of the launch of the brand new The Sims™ videogame, The Sims™ Medieval. A special event will take place at Medieval Times Restaurant in Buena Park, California on March 21st with a portion of the proceeds from the night’s special affair benefitting the Medieval Times Foundation Charity. For more information or to buy tickets, please visit http://medievaltimes.com/buenapark/specialoffers/sims-medieval-be-a-hero-launch.aspx.
With nine locations across the country, Medieval Times is a unique dining experience that offers people a combination of medieval banquet and thrilling competition and is one of the top dinner attractions in North America. The Sims Medieval is a brand new videogame brought to you by the developers of the best-selling, The Sims games, which places the popular Sims, characters unique to The Sims, into the Middle Ages and brings players robust, compelling gameplay never seen before in the history of franchise. For the first time, players can create heroes, venture on quests, build and control a kingdom, and play every Hero Sim character in the land. Attendees of the special event will receive a digital download code for their own copy of The Sims Medieval for PC/Mac before it officially hits stores worldwide March 22nd.
“Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament brings history to life through its two-hour, live-action medieval tournament shows. Giving guests a feeling of what it would have been like to live in the middle ages,” said Kerry Graves, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Medieval Times USA. “Now, that same feeling can be experienced in The Sims Medieval videogame. We are honored to host the official launch of The Sims Medieval at the flagship of the Medieval Times company — the Buena Park, California castle.”
“The Sims Medieval and Medieval Times are a perfect blend of two franchises that are working towards the same goal of providing a rich, creative and fun experience within a medieval setting,” said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio. “We’re thrilled we could bring the two together for a great cause. Attendees will be able to enjoy a live-action experience of Medieval Times and come away ready to relive moments and more by playing The Sims Medieval.”
The Medieval Times “Be a Hero” event is open to the public and all attendees who come will have the opportunity to play The Sims Medieval before the festivities begin. As a special gift, all guests will receive a digital download code good for a free digital copy of The Sims Medieval on PC/Mac before it lands on store shelves. Also, there will be a random giveaway at the eight additional Medieval Times locations where 50 digital download codes good for a free digital copy of the game will be given away at random. Visit The Sims Medieval Facebook page for more information: www.Facebook.com/TheSimsMedieval
Marking a departure from the traditional gameplay elements of past The Sims games, The Sims Medieval is set in medieval times and gives players the opportunity to build up a medieval kingdom, participate in quests, level-up their Sims and fulfill storyline elements. Players will find their Sims in a variety of situations previously unknown to them like whether or not to poison the king, searching for dragons, and punishing Sims by putting them into the stocks or having them face the Pit Beast. Every quest plays out differently depending on which quest choice the player makes and which Sim they use for fulfilling the story.
Everything in The Sims Medieval is crafted to create an immersive medieval world that the player can explore. From the quest-based gameplay, to the medieval objects such as tapestries, clothing and furniture, players will even notice that their Sims look different due to the warm glow behind the characters and the artistically painted approach to the world itself. Completing quests enables players to bring in new playable Hero Sims, that they can fully customize right down to the fabrics they wear as well as selecting their two personal traits and one fatal flaw. Players get close to their characters, not only sending them on epic quests, but also making sure they carry out their daily responsibilities which can vary depending on their career. Responsibilities can include healing the sick as a Physician Hero Sim, trading for exotic goods as a Merchant Hero Sim, or forging armor as a Blacksmith Hero Sim.
The Sims Medieval will be available March 22, 2011 for $49.99 and has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB. There is also a limited edition available on the same day and those that pre-order that will have access to exclusive content including three all-new, themed throne rooms with Barbarian, Dark Magic and Princess themes and two exclusive outfit sets, the Monarch set featuring a royally decked out king and queen and the Executioner set, complete with a leather apron and an intimidating black hood. To pre-order the game please visit http://www.ea.com/the-sims-medieval/buy. To download artwork, please visit www.info.ea.com. For more information about The Sims Medieval please visit www.info.ea.com or the official website at www.TheSimsMedieval.com.
About The Sims
The Sims™ franchise, the groundbreaking game series that allows players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer, celebrates its ten year anniversary in 2010 with an impressive more than 125 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims series has quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. Since its June 2009 launch, The Sims 3 has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide across multiple platforms and was the #1 best-selling PC title for 2009 in North America and Europe. Fan intensity is evidenced through nearly 250 million downloads of player created content including: The Sims characters, houses, stories and more. The Sims 3 community site, www.thesims3.com, welcomes up to seven million unique visitors monthly, handles more than 240 content downloads every minute and more than 3.5 million uploads have been made to date, including 11 movies each hour. The Sims 3 YouTube Channel is within the top 10 most viewed sponsored channels of all time with more than 45 million video views. Visit The Sims 3 official website to see what the players are creating at www.TheSims3.com or the official YouTube Channel for The Sims at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims. The Sims 3 is currently available for PC, Mac, iPhone®, iPod touch® and mobile devices. The Sims 3 is also available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, and Wii™ and in March 2011 on the Nintendo 3DS.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. 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 Mobile, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mac, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Wii,Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Medieval Times
Blending centuries-old heritage, fairytale intrigue and timeless appeal, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is the world’s premiere medieval-themed family dinner attraction. An authentic jousting tournament, exquisite horsemanship and dangerous swordplay allows Medieval Times to bring the glory of the Middle Ages to guests through a dynamic two-hour arena performance and four course period-style feast.
Medieval Times USA is headquartered in Irving, Texas with tournament locations in Buena Park, Calif.; Kissimmee, Fla.; Lyndhurst, N.J.; Schaumburg, Ill.; Dallas, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Baltimore, Md. and Atlanta, Ga. For more information about Medieval Times, visit WWW.MEDIEVALTIMES.COM or call 1-888-WE-JOUST.
Edenstyle – Scenes from a family’s life in The Sims Medieval
Mar 7th
Edenstyle posted a video sharing a family’s life from The Sims Medieval during their trip to the Medieval event held at Hever Castle.
GameSpot – The Sims Medieval Updated Q&A: Classic Sims Elements
Mar 7th
New Q&A available with producer Rachel Bernstein on The Sims Medieval. This time, they talk about CAS and many elements that Sims players may enjoy:
GS: In more-recent Sims games, it’s clear that the team has wanted to include collectible items for pack-rat players who love collecting rare plants, rare fish, and rare cooking recipes. How much of this kind of collection gameplay will we see in Medieval? Where in Medieval can collectors get their fix? Is the achievement/medal system partially intended to scratch this itch, for instance?
RB: Yes, we have a robust achievement system where players will be able to complete hundreds of mini-goals. The game tracks the overall number of completed achievements, and as these are accomplished, an ornate jewel (representing the eye of the watcher) becomes visibly “slotted.” Completionist-collector players will be well rewarded for their diligence and hard work. Roughly, these achievement goals can be divided into three categories: game, kingdom, and sim.
SVTimes previews The Sims Medieval at Hever Castle
Mar 5th
There are several things that we noticed or heard about the game, but haven’t been able to check out ourselves. We heard that there will be children in the game. These are, however, not like children in the Sims 3. They do age, but they don’t go by the normal age phases. They’ll age quicker.Talking about aging, this is something that’s left out of the game. Besides the children, your adult Sims won’t age anymore. They can however die, but from other causes than age (by poisoning for example). There is also a new medieval grim reaper, which looks more scary than the original grim reaper.
The moodlets of your Sim have also been changed. Instead of moodlets they are now called ‘focus’. This is also what they are intended for. When your Sim has more positive focus, he’ll be able to focus better on his quests. And vice versa of course; with more negative focus, he’ll proceed less quick. So make sure you keep your Sims happy.
The Sims Medieval – exclusive pre-order bonus outfits
Mar 4th
I’m not sure if these were posted in the past – EA uploaded them to their Sims Medieval Facebook page today of two exclusive outfits for your Sims if you pre-order the Limited Edition of the game.
MSN France – The Sims Medieval: Webisode 4
Mar 4th
Hey French visitors! MSN France is holding a small webseries on The Sims Medieval. Part four is now available to watch, catch the video below. Thanks to SimCookie for pointing this out and the Youtube link.
3/4/11 – The Sims 3′s Photos: Unlock the Photo (Sims Medieval)
Mar 4th
Perhaps it’s just me…does the dude looks like he is constipated?
The Sims Medieval – All about Heroes!
Mar 4th
The Sims 3 UK posted the following note on their facebook page in which they discuss the details on the ‘heroes’ of The Sims Medieval!
Whether engaging in combat, crafting poisons to dispose of a rival, or applying leeches in an effort to cure other Sims, your hero Sims help set the overall tone of your kingdom. From the decrees of the Monarch to the poems and plays of the Bard, the actions of your hero Sims help shape the experience of all of the Sims in the realm.
Heroes – The Basics
Hero Sims are the Sims that you can control. There are ten different hero Sims in all: the Monarch, Bard, Blacksmith, Jacoban Priest, Peteran Priest, Knight, Merchant, Physician, Spy, and Wizard. You begin with the Monarch and, as you complete quests, you earn Resource Points which you can spend on a new building and new hero.
Each hero has special abilities, their own signature objects, and a unique building they call home. Heroes also have special ways to earn money, although all Sims can earn Simoles by fishing or and gathering wildflowers.
The Heroes
The ten different heroes are described below. One thing to note: any hero can be either a male or a female. You decide this when you add a hero to your realm.
The Bard
With a love for the arts and life in general, the Bard makes his home at the tavern. He spends his time serenading fellow Sims with his lute, composing poems, and writing and performing plays. When not devoting himself to his craft, he seeks out experiences, drawing inspiration from other Sims and the world at large.
The Blacksmith
This hero forges the steel that is the backbone of your kingdom. Although her usual fare includes armor, swords, and other weapons, she has also been known to create one-of-a-kind objects. The Blacksmith ekes out her living at the smithy and, in addition to crafting a range of metal goods, can mine ore and sell her goods at the market.
The Jacoban Priest
Adhering to a strict moral code that sometimes condones using vigorous force to compel other Sims to practice what he preaches, the Jacoban Priest lives in the grand cathedral, surrounded by luxury—well, medieval luxury anyway. Known to issue bold proclamations and exact punishment for transgressions, this priest is often both revered and feared.
The Knight
Like the finely honed sword she wields, the Knight was made for war. When not engaged in battle, she can be found in the training yard preparing for the next campaign. Her superb fighting skills make the Knight particularly adept at hunting—and she is not above using her threatening demeanor to extort Simoles from fellow Sims.
The Merchant
Traveling far and wide to procure the most exquisite—or at any rate, unusual—goods, the Merchant gives the Sims in your realm what they want at a competitive price. Buying low and selling high helps him ensure not just a profit but the melodious jangle of Simoles in his own purse.
The Monarch
Whether benevolent or terrifying, the Monarch has the power of the realm in her hands. The yoke of authority can be heavy though as every choice the ruler makes impacts all within her kingdom. A busy Sim, the Monarch must find time to hear petitions from her subjects, propose edicts, order any offending Sims to the stocks—or worse to the pit—and maintain her fighting skills to ensure that she’s combat-ready.
The Peteran Priest
Gentler than his Jacoban brothers, the Peteran priest prides himself on being a sage ascetic—or he would if pride weren’t a sin. Preaching compassion, he strives to help others live according to The Watcher’s principles and spends his time writing when not giving sermons or blessing well water.
The Physician
Conditions in medieval times are nearly perfect for the spread of disease and so the role of the Physician is an important one. Using her vast arsenal of cutting-edge treatments, she applies leeches, administers tonics, and occasionally performs surgeries if there is no safer alternative. In her spare time, she wanders the fields of the kingdom seeking herbs that she can sell or craft into tonics.
The Spy
Not so much secretive as discreet, the Spy maintains a network of informers that he uses to further his agenda. Whether crafting a subtle poison, picking pockets, or eavesdropping on important conversations, he is always thinking two steps ahead of his adversaries—and his allies.
The Wizard
Born with special skills, the Wizard’s power grows as she studies the arcane arts and applies her formidable willpower. Secluded in her tower, the Wizard crafts potions and magic items and perfects new spells. Fellow Sims rejoice when she ventures out, as her powerful spells can bestow abundance on the town.
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