Katy Perry becomes a Sim

Katy Perry is doing just about anything to keep her mind occupied and forget about her recent split fom husband Russell Brand.

The pop superstar has now been revealed as a computer game character for new PC game, The Sims 3 Showtime.

As well as players being able to play Katy in their games and obtain themed Katy Perry goodies, she will also front the global advertising campaign, complete with 'Simmed' Katy Perry trailer to try 'The One That Got Away'.

She said: "I love how you're able to play out different stories through your Sims characters - giving them different careers and watching them succeed.

"It's cool to see the Sims' stage performances in The Sims 3 Showtime decked out just like my California Dreams Tour - even my cotton candy video screens are in there. I always like to think of myself as a cartoon, and now I'm a Sim."

The newest release from the popular gaming series is released globally in March 2012.