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Electronic Arts - Sim City DS: Nintendo DS - $19.99

SynopsisWhat would you do if you could build your own city from scratch? Would you make it an industrial giant or would it be a stylish, sophisticated environment? Sim City DS gives you the opportunity to explore these possibilities. You'll have the power and the tools necessary to create the city of your dreams. Will your city be the next thriving metropolis or will it become the slum that never was? Sim City DS lets you build a brand-new city or take over the responsibilities of one of eight fictional cities already in their prime. Add landmarks that enhance the scenery and watch entertaining characters that add unique flavor to any location. You'll have to master such issues as planning and pollution if you want to be successful. Nintendo DS controls make it easy to fulfill your mayoral duties by displaying your city on the top screen, while you use the touch screen to perform your tasks. Should a disaster strike, you'll be ready to take charge use the DS microphone to blow out fires and the DS stylus to fight off monsters. You can even exchange letters with fellow city mayors through the Nintendo DS wireless system and unlock new landmarks that add class to any area.

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