The game was somewhat different than the computer version, or earlier titles, including some new rules and mechanics. Developed and published by Electronic Arts, and released in 2007, The Sims 2: Castaway is a life simulation, survival, single-player game. This game was released for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and some mobile phones. Once an exclusive title for PCs the remarkable success of the franchise warranted diverse spin-offs. The Sims 2: Castaway is the third entry of the series for console platforms.