Looking for a quiet getaway from the routine bustle of civilization for this weekend? Electronic Arts is announcing that the Nintendo Wii, DS, and Sony PlayStation 2 ports of The Sims 2: Castaway is being readied for an October 26 release in Europe. The PlayStation Portable port will be coming in shortly after this year's Halloween festivities, on November 2.

The Sims 2: Castaway takes players on the wild side of Will Wright's The Sims game franchise as they struggle to survive, and hopefully flourish, on a deserted island. Players can look forward to adventuring in lush jungles and mysterious caves, as well as understanding the ancient civilization that's also on the island.

In addition to the exploration, DS owners will also be treated to six mini-games making the most of their handheld's controls - spear fishing, fire starting and bug squashing are among the activities you can expect.

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