The Sims Livin' Large! Is Released for the Macintosh

Business Wire, Nov 20, 2000

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000

In a continued partnership with Electronic Arts(tm)(Nasdaq:ERTS), the world's largest interactive entertainment software company, Aspyr Media Inc. ships The Sims(tm)Livin' Large! for the Macintosh(R), platform conversion having been done by Westlake Interactive.

"The original The Sims for Mac has been an outstanding success; we're eager to bring more of The Sims magic to Mac users everywhere," says Michael Rogers, president of Aspyr. "The Sims Livin' Large! makes The Sims twice the game it used to be! Designer Will Wright and Maxis(tm) have added a bunch of new game elements and social interactions that create tons of cool new gameplay experiences."

The Sims Livin' Large offers 125 new items for Sims to use -- from a potion making chemistry set to a vibrating bed; five new careers for Sims to pursue -- journalism, hacker, slacker, music and paranormal; and new design and architecture features.

"Livin' Large not only doubles the game play of The Sims, it allows gamers to get creative and take their Sims into extreme situations," says Maxis General Manager Lucy Bradshaw. "With a new look, new friends, and new neighborhoods, Livin' Large makes living a whole new experience."

With the new furniture and architecture, gamers can create anything from garish Vegas-style lounges to medieval castles to retro "homes of the future." Combining these architectural styles with new character outfits allows gamers to create their own unique look and feel for the game!

Several new characters have been added that will interact with players in totally new ways. New career tracks have also been added, including Slacker, Paranormal, Hacker, Musician, and Journalist. And at home, there will be several new ways to develop a Sim's personalities and skills. As a bonus, all official Mac Web downloads to date and a selection of user-created skins have been included in Livin' Large! No one will miss out.

The Sims Livin' Large, for Macintosh, will be available wherever Mac games are sold, with a Suggested Retail Price of $29.95.

Based in Austin, Texas, Aspyr Media Inc. is a leading publisher of Macintosh interactive entertainment software, committed to offering high-quality interactive entertainment products and service, with a smile, to Mac gamers worldwide.

More information on Aspyr and their line of products can be found on the Internet at http://www.aspyr.com.

Westlake Interactive is a leading developer of Macintosh games, specializing in conversion. Based in Austin, Texas, Westlake has converted some best selling and critically acclaimed titles and has more than 25 years of combined experience developing Macintosh games.

Electronic Arts, Maxis and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.