Sims go medieval on our asses

EA have announced The Sims Medieval for PC and Mac for release during the second quarter of 2011. Players will be able to create a hero or heroes, go on quest and build up a medieval kingdom.

Courtesy of the press release:

"The Middle Ages is a time of intrigue, legend, and excitement. It offers a perfect backdrop for a brand new series from The Sims studio due to the limitless stories that can be told," said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio at EA. "The Sims Medieval offers a new way for players to experience The Sims which we hope fans will enjoy, and it features gameplay that fans of strategy and role-playing games will find appealing such as controlling an entire kingdom and quest-based gameplay mechanics."