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THE SIMS. IT'S A series which is almost as old as time. The recent Makin' Magic is recognised as the final incarnation of the console / PC versions (until Sims 2.0 - an entirely new game - debuts) but no such restriction is forthcoming for the little handheld that could - Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. It makes a lot of sense when you think about it: neither the game nor the GBA itself focuses on graphical impressiveness; they are both entirely about gameplay. A match made in heaven? Until Bustin' Out comes out (22nd January), we can't say for sure, but we can take a look at the features the title boasts...

• First version of The Sims to appear on Nintendo's handheld
  
• Connectivity with The Sims: Bustin' Out on Nintendo GameCube (scheduled for release at the same time)
  
• Game Boy Advance exclusive locations to explore
  
• Create-a-sim mode, complete with lots of customisation options - create a sim that is unique to you
  
• Start off living in a barn in SimValley and work your way up to living in a mansion on the hill - any way you want to
  
• Collect more than 150 unique to the GBA items, such as fishing rods and boom boxes, by going to daily auctions, shops or trading with other players

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