EA unveils Booze Training
by JC Fletcher 
{ Apr 26th 2007 at 2:00PM }
EA is proving that they really are interested in Japanese audiences: not only are they designing MySims with Japanese gamers in mind, but they are making training games. Three of them!
They're all about drinking, too: Bartender DS, about mixing drinks; Sakashou DS, about sake, and Sommelier DS, about wine. The software is designed to help you choose fine beverages and properly store your wines. Sim City DS producer Hiroshi Murakami said that it was his hope that people would spend the 2950 yen on Sommelier DS and then buy good wine instead of going directly to the cheap stuff.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Shogan @ Apr 26th 2007 2:09PM
I would actually buy a Bartending app for the DS if it had enough info. Hopefully it'll come to the US.
Chris @ Apr 26th 2007 2:39PM
@1: As would I. I like learning more about this stuff, and I can't think of a more fun and convenient way than a DS game. C'mon EA, localize it!
Alex @ Apr 26th 2007 4:26PM
DS is becoming this libary of virtual books in Japan, I wouldnt be surprised if schools started making the DS an optional gadget to expand the students' studies.
Lv99 Slacker @ Apr 26th 2007 4:41PM
Bartender? Is that based on the anime series?
http://www.crunchyroll.com/showmedia?id=28281
3cubedminus3squared @ Apr 26th 2007 6:46PM
Nintendo needs games like this here in the US. If there were learning games available here with lots of info., I woulod actually consider buying them. If they were priced right of course.
Kefka @ Apr 27th 2007 3:03AM
Haha, that's awesome.
I think if the DS/cartridges had some rewritable memory, apps like this would be so much better though. Downloading updates with new content would be awesome.
Still, great idea. Bonus points for the word "sommelier" - was trying to remember it yesterday!