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MySims Racing

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MySims Racing
PAL cover art
DeveloperArtificial Mind & Movement
PublisherElectronic Arts
ComposerMark Mothersbaugh
SeriesThe Sims
EngineHavok (Wii)
PlatformsWii, Nintendo DS
Release
GenresRacing, life simulation
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

MySims Racing is a go-kart-car racing game developed by Artificial Mind & Movement (now Behaviour Interactive) and published by Electronic Arts as part of the MySims series, a spin-off from its trademark The Sims series of games. The title was released in June 2009 for the Nintendo DS and Wii.

Though similar to Mario Kart, the game offers some unique gameplay features, such as a Story Mode (similar to the rebooted Need for Speed series), basic car and character customization, and the ability to transfer cars to and from Wii Remotes.

Gameplay

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In MySims Racing, players begin as novice racers and progress through the ranks by competing against various rivals on a variety of tracks set in the fictional world of Speedville.[3] As players win races, they unlock new customization options for their karts, including upgraded engines and body parts. The game features a range of racing modes and customization elements.[4]

Release

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MySims Racing was released for the Wii and Nintendo DS on June 16, 2009.[5]

Reception

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The game received "average" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6][7] In Japan, where the game was ported for release under the name Boku to Sim no Machi Racing (ぼくとシムのまち レーシング, Boku to Shimu no Machi Rēshingu) on June 25, 2009, Famitsu gave it a score of 26 out of 40 for the Wii version,[10] and 25 out of 40 for the DS version.[9]

Austin Light of GameSpot praised the Wii version's customization and new style of kart racing.[15] The DS version was praised for its fun customization options, the Story mode that mixes up the standard kart-racing formula and its crisp, vibrant visuals both in and out of races; however, Light felt the game's Story mode was too long.[14]

Sales

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In the United Kingdom, MySims Racing ranked as the 28th best-selling video game for the week ending June 27.[26] It placed 31st the following week, ending July 4,[27] and moved to 40th for the week ending July 11.[28] The game moved to 37th for the week ending July 18.[29] It later re-entered the charts at 31st for the week ending August 1,[30] and placed 34th the following week, ending August 8.[31]

References

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  1. ^ James Kozanecki (June 14, 2009). "AU Shippin' Out: Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings [date mislabeled as "June 15, 2009"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 16, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Sophia Tong (April 13, 2009). "MySims Racing Hands-On". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "MySims Racing Speeds Its Way onto Store Shelves This Week". IGN. 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  4. ^ "MySims Racing". GamesIndustry.biz. 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  5. ^ Nunneley-Jackson, Stephany (2009-04-22). "MySims Agents heading to Wii and DS this fall". VG247. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  6. ^ a b "MySims Racing critic reviews (DS)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "MySims Racing critic reviews (Wii)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Jan Wöbbeking (July 2, 2009). "Test: MySims Racing". 4Players (in German). 4Players GmbH. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "ぼくとシムのまち レーシング (DS)". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "ぼくとシムのまち レーシング (Wii)". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Loup Lassinat-Foubert (June 19, 2009). "Test : MySims Racing DS : droit dans le fossé". Gamekult (in French). TF1 Group. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  12. ^ Loup Lassinat-Foubert (June 22, 2009). "Test : MySims Racing Wii : dérapage contrôlé ?". Gamekult (in French). TF1 Group. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  13. ^ "Review: MySims Racing (Wii)". GamesMaster. Future plc. August 2009. p. 60.
  14. ^ a b Austin Light (June 24, 2009). "MySims Racing Review (DS)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  15. ^ a b Austin Light (June 23, 2009). "MySims Racing Review (Wii)". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  16. ^ "MySims Racing Review (Wii)". GameTrailers. Viacom. June 25, 2009. Archived from the original on December 11, 2009. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  17. ^ Steven Hopper (June 23, 2009). "MySims Racing - NDS - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 28, 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  18. ^ Michael Lafferty (June 23, 2009). "MySims Racing - WII - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 27, 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  19. ^ Matt Casamassina (June 24, 2009). "MySims Racing Review (Wii)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  20. ^ dharn (June 18, 2009). "Test: MySims Racing (DS)". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  21. ^ "Review: MySims Racing (DS)". NGamer. Future plc. September 2009. p. 73.
  22. ^ "Review: MySims Racing (Wii)". NGamer. Future plc. August 2009. p. 67.
  23. ^ Zachary Miller (July 8, 2009). "MySims Racing DS". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  24. ^ Pedro Hernandez (July 14, 2009). "MySims Racing (Wii)". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  25. ^ Mike Jackson (August 2009). "MySims Racing Review (Wii)". Official Nintendo Magazine. Future plc. p. 95. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  26. ^ Purchese, Robery (2009-06-29). "UK Charts: Fight Night 4 the champ". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  27. ^ Purchese, Robert (2009-07-06). "UK charts: Fight Night still undefeated". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  28. ^ Purchese, Robert Purchese (2009-07-13). "UK charts: Tiger roars to the top". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  29. ^ Purchese, Robert (2009-07-20). "UK charts: Harry Potter and the No. 1 Hit". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  30. ^ Purchese, Robert (2009-08-03). "UK chart: Wii Sports Resort holds lead". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  31. ^ Purchese, Robert (2009-08-10). "UK chart: Ashes leaves others for dust". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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