01.16.2007 MORE SIMS GAMES ON THE WAY: SIM STORIES

I remember the first time I tried to play a Sims game on my computer was the day I found out I needed a new computer. Then, the second time I tried playing a Sims game on my computer I realized Sims games weren't really worth buying. And that's coming from the kind of gaming dork who actually enjoys Harvest Moon simulation games. Well if you're new to Sims or even a lifelong fan of the series, EA has more money making schemes Sims games on the way:

Are you new to The Sims or know anyone who is? This is the game for them. The Sims Life Stories is the first release in an all-new, standalone product line called The Sims™ Stories. Play through all the great moments of your Sim's life in this easy-to-play, laptop-friendly version of The Sims. In the new and engaging directed Story mode, you take your Sims through a unique and entertaining storyline full of romance, conflict and dramatic twists. In open-ended Classic mode, you create Sims and then choose how they'll fulfill their dreams through life's biggest moments. Stay connected by using your own IM and email while playing.

The fact that a storyline is now present in The Sims series has me willing to give it another try, and knowing that it could run on my shitty laptop is another plus. You don't need The Sims or The Sims 2 to play it - it's not an expansion pack. The Sims Life Stories is set for a release in stores next month, with Pet Stories scheduled for a Summer release, and Castaway Stories set for a Winter release. The Sims Life Stories only offers a story mode for a gossipy girl and a nerd trying to find love, and Pet Stories is self-explanatorily lame, but deserted islands and bloody volleyballs are right up my alley - that'll be the one that I give a try.