Gaming News - November 2004
Redwood City, CA (November 22, 2004) - Electronic Arts announced today
that Maxis Studio is developing The Sims 2 University, the first expansion pack
for The Sims 2.
Sinjin Bain, Executive Producer and Maxis Vice President, highlights the
company’s commitment to its loyal following, “We are thrilled to open up a whole
new stage of life for the Sims, allowing players to lead them through all the
challenges of college and living the exciting university lifestyle of the dorms,
parties and exams. This title is also the first in a line of expansion packs
that will address our players’ desires, further develop The Sims 2 franchise and
continually expand the world of the Sims creating almost endless gameplay and
storytelling possibilities."
From EA:
The Sims 2 University will ship this March and gives players of The Sims 2 the
ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as
they settle into an all-new college town to live out their ultimate college
fantasy.
In The Sims 2 University players for the first time will play through the new
“young adult” life stage as their Sims head off to college and join the campus
crowd. Whether they live in the dorms or rush a fraternity or sorority that’s
just the beginning…Sims can choose from one of 11 majors and by keeping their
grades on track, they’ll secure a final degree and open up 4 new career paths.
Players will enjoy all-new college based wants and fears that are tied to their
Sims’ social life and academic goals which will lead to new rewards and powers
that will help them achieve their goals and aspirations in college and beyond.
Pranks, parties and college social interactions add to the excitement while your
Sims explore campus locations such as college lounges, pool halls, gyms and
coffee houses. As in real life, if your Sims start running low on funds, they
can earn Simoleans by picking up a part time job, like tutoring, or engaging in
riskier affairs like printing money as a member of the “secret society.”
Of course, making the right decisions can lead to your Sim to the ultimate goal
of becoming “Big Sim on Campus” in The Sims 2 University.
The Sims 2 University will ship under the EA GAMES brand. The Sims 2 is required
to play The Sims 2 University.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrated its fourth anniversary in February. The game
skyrocketed to the top of the charts when it began shipping to stores in
February 2000 and quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The
Sims PC based product and expansion packs were the best selling PC games of
2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Translated into 17 different languages, The Sims has
inspired seven top selling expansion packs. They include: The Sims Livin’ Large,
The Sims House Party, The Sims Hot Date, The Sims Vacation, The Sims Unleashed,
The Sims Superstar, and The Sims Makin’ Magic. Combined sales for the franchise
have topped 41 million units life-to-date. For more information on The Sims 2,
visit www.thesims2.ea.com and for more information on The Sims franchise titles,
visit www.thesims.com.
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