The Sims Go Mobile on Verizon Wireless

By Allen Tsai | Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:27 pm

Electronics Arts (EA) said today it would begin offering The Sims 2 and The Sims 2 Connected Edition to Verizon Wireless customers through its Get It Now game subscription service.

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Players can use their cell phone to create Sims and the world around them, managing their life, motives, and moods. To satisfy the daily wants, needs, and demands, gamers need to grow career skills, buy special home furnishings, and developing relationships with neighbors.

Based on the wildly popular Sims franchise, The Sims 2 lets players enjoy the virtual-life game on-the-go, with an intuitive 'one thumb' gameplay design. The "Connected Edition" allows fans to save time by downloading content from their Sims PC game directly to their wireless phones.

Verizon Wireless customers can download and play The Sims 2 Connected Edition for $4.99 monthly access or $9.99 for unlimited use purchase; or The Sims 2 for $3.99 monthly access or $7.99 unlimited use purchase.

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