


As the Superstar expansion pack coincided with the success of "American Idol" and its UK equivalent, "X Factor," it was with dread that I imagined the latest stand-alone game, The Sims 2: Castaway, would be a "Survivor" knock-off.

The Sims have had what can charitably be described as "interesting" lives: They've been pet owners, movie stars, millionaires, rock stars and been on more vacations than most Hollywood actors.
