Here are some new details for the Simpsons Game:

• Storyline will center around getting sucked into a video game
• EA plans to mock their own titles
• One extra mini game was confirmed for the Wii version. You’ll be playing as Homer who will be in an eating contest. You’ll use the Wiimote as if it were a spoon
• The level shown off was round the World in 80 Bites. Homer eats a ton of food and becomes a giant ball to roll around
• There will be 16 “episodes” in the game
• You’ll be able to switch between two characters from the core Simpsons family, Maggie not included. Each family member will have different abilities (such as Bart turning into Bartman)
• Split screen co-op will be available
• Collecting will be a part of the game as well. In the demo, the level was filled with 25 Duff Beer caps to collect.
• Release is sometime this fall to coincide with DVD release of the upcoming movie

Source: Advanced MN