Gaming News - October 2006
Redwood City, CA (October 17, 2006) - Today Electronic Arts announced
that it has shipped The Sims 2 Pets for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and as a PC
expansion pack The Sims 2.
From EA:
The Sims 2 Pets builds on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience that allows
players to create and control digital characters throughout their lives while
determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny. Each
version will feature custom content tailored to the platform.
The addition of animal friends is guaranteed to enrich the daily lives of your
Sims! Not only will you have the opportunity to choose from a variety of
existing breeds and hot designer mixes, but you’ll also be able to use the
Create-a-Pet feature to create unique pets by designing different body types,
choosing unique markings, even defining personalities! From smart and silly to
sweet and sloppy, players can create any pet they desire in The Sims 2 Pets.
Players will also be able to teach their pet new tricks, take them for a romp in
the park, outfit them with new pet accessories and even give them a job! As in
real life, your Sims’ pet will require care and training. A neglected cat with
an urge to scratch might claw up your new couch if you aren’t careful, and
leaving your dog unattended near a freshly planted flower bed probably isn’t
wise! When you add pets to the whimsical Simsical world of The Sims 2, there’s
no telling what might happen!
The Sims 2 Pets also offers a star-studded celebrity line-up! Check out the
latest hits from the hottest musical acts including the Pussycat Dolls, Aly & AJ,
The Flaming Lips and Hot Chip while interacting with international superstar
Hilary Duff and her beloved Chihuahua Lola. The latter pair will appear in the
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 console and Nintendo GameCube versions of the game,
and Hilary and Lola can only be downloaded into the PC version until December
31, 2006 from www.TheSims2.com
“The Sims games have sold more than 70 million copies around the world and we
have a huge fan base. The number one request we hear from fans is that they’d
like to finally interact with pets in the games.” said Executive Producer Rod
Humble. “I’m happy to say that EA has listened to our fans! With The Sims 2
Pets, we have brought to life the experience of pet ownership—from the special
moments such as being nuzzled by your cat, to moments of frustration, like
discovering your dog has knocked over the trash—within the world of The Sims 2.”
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