Gaming News - March 2007
Redwood City, CA (March 1, 2007) - EA today announced that
The Sims 2 Seasons is now available in retail stores.
From EA:
The Sims 2 Seasons, which ships to store shelves today, is available as a PC
expansion pack building on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience that allows
players to create and control virtual characters throughout their lives while
determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny. And
because each season unfolds differently, players are guaranteed a fresh
experience year after year!
Whether your Sims are ice skating on a crisp winter day or jumping into leaf
piles during a warm autumn afternoon, the variety of seasonal activities is
guaranteed to add a fresh, new layer of fun into your Sims life. Whether your
Sims are experiencing winter, spring, summer or fall, the enhanced visual
experience and seasonal activities will affect the entire The Sims 2 world! From
snowstorms and thundershowers to lightning bolts and more, not only will your
Sims neighborhood be affected by these seasonal changes, but so will your Sims,
as weather events and changes can impact your Sims relationships, moods, skills,
wants and fears. Are your Sims happiest while fishing and playing Marco Polo in
the summertime? Beat those wintertime blues by building snowmen, creating snow
angels, and more!
In addition to the enhanced visual upgrade such as snow accumulation and new
shadow effects, players can test your Sims’ green thumb by planting and
harvesting fruits and vegetables! Kick a cold with health boosters or meet the
woman of your Sims’ dreams by blending up magical love potions. Six new careers–
from gamer to adventurer – await your Sims throughout the year, with each new
career path offering the player it’s own unique reward object.
While your Sims are traversing through the various seasons of the year, make
sure they’re dressed appropriately for unexpected weather that can cause
freezing, heat stroke, and sneezing! Prepare them for heavy sunlight, stunning
lightening bolts and severe hail storms by dressing them in the season’s
trendiest outfits, including ear muffs, summer dresses, raincoats and more!
“The Sims 2 customers will be blown away by the amount of seasonal, outdoor
activities that players can engage in all-year long. Whether your Sims are
testing their gardening skills in the spring, catching butterflies in the
summer, having snowball fights in winter or jumping in to leaf piles in autumn –
there’s always a new, fun way to stay entertained in The Sims 2 Seasons!”
exclaimed Vice President and Studio Head of The Sims Division, Rod Humble. “Plus
the new beautifully rendered weather effects have blanketed The Sims 2
environments with a magical new look that rivals any PC experience available
today.”
KEY FEATURES
- Enhanced Visual Effects - Dramatic and detailed weather effects bring a
brand new visual experience to The Sims 2 universe! Snowstorms,
thundershowers, lightning bolts and deadly hailstones, all spectacularly
rendered to occur in both existing and new The Sims 2 neighborhoods!
- Share New activities— New group activities in every season for your Sims,
their family and friends! Build snowmen, splash in the pool, play catch, go
ice skating, and more
- Reap the Fruits of Your Sims’ Labors—Harvest fruits and veggies all year
round and blend love potions, energy drinks, health boosters and more.
- Benefit from Each Season—Each season impacts your Sims’ relationships,
moods, and more!
- Dress for the Season —Dress your Sims in seasonal outfits like winter
coats, gloves, ear muffs, raincoats, summer dresses, and more.
- Master New Talents—Show off your Sims’ green thumb! Join the Gardening
Club and your Sims may be rewarded with Simoleons or a wishing well! Catch
fresh Fish to grill on the barbeque—but beware unexpected catches!
- Explore 6 New Careers—Do your Sims yearn to be an adventurer or gamer?
Perhaps they’d rather explore music, law, journalism, or education? Fun reward
objects like the Heavy Metal Guitar await your Sims with each new career path.
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