"MYSIMS" - WII - ELECTRONIC ARTS (EA)
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What it is: The latest attempt to put the "Sims" franchise on a console. EA hopes the widespread appeal of the "Sims" brand will be a natural fit for the Wii, which is winning over mainstream and casual gamers.
Why you'll want it: Create your own Sim, then build and decorate a home and help neighbors fix up their own abodes. There are seemingly endless ways to customize your Sim, and there is lots to explore in the colorful world.
Reality check: Scrapped the social dynamic aspects of the PC-based versions of "The Sims". Cutesy visual style may not appeal to everyone.