Fans of the Popular Video Game Series Embark on New Seasonal Adventures With Their Sims
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that fans of the
popular video game franchise, The Sims™ 2, will now be able to head
outdoors for year-round fun with their Sims. The Sims™ 2 Seasons
will be available as a PC expansion pack(1) and will build 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. The
Sims 2 Seasons introduces all new ways for your Sims to enjoy spring,
summer winter & fall!
Experiencing all four seasons for the first time -- from seasonal
activities to all-new outerwear for unpredictable weather -- is
guaranteed to provide a whole new level of excitement for your Sims!
Not only will your Sims experience the seasons changing in winter,
spring, summer and fall, but each season will deliver unique benefits,
impacting your Sims relationships, mood, skills, careers and more. And
be sure to dress your Sims appropriately for the weather -- freezing,
sunburn and other unexpected weather effects can occur!
Whether you're strengthening family ties in winter, letting
romance bloom in spring, deepening the bonds of friendship in summer,
or fast-tracking your career in fall, the seasons have a whole new
impact on your Sims' lives throughout the year! Avoid the heat; take a
dip in the pool and play Marco Polo! Go skating on an ice rink; have
snowball fights, build snowmen or make snow angels. Each season
unfolds differently delivering stunning visuals of weather effects and
seasonal changes including snow, rain, hail, lightning and more
ensuring a unique gameplay experience for many seasons to come. Show
Off Your Sims' Green Thumb; make your garden blossom and reap the
rewards! And as an added bonus, crops that harvest at the peak time
can produce varying juices that reap special benefits, from love
potions and energy boosts to cold fighters and smart juices! Time to
drink up!
"The Sims 2 Seasons really delivers what the players have been
asking for -- a unique gaming experience offering new seasonal,
outdoor activities that players can engage in. And because each season
unfolds differently, winter, spring, summer and fall will look
different than the year before, guaranteeing a fresh experience each
season," said Vice President and Studio Head of The Sims Division, Rod
Humble. "From fishing with Dad on a cool lake to catching fireflies on
a warm summer night -- these are the great moments in life we remember
either from growing up with our parents or growing up with our kids.
The wonderful gardening system adds another layer of player creativity
and nurturing which is the perfect compliment to the base game."
The Sims 2 Seasons will ship in Europe on February 23 and across
the US on February 27 as a PC expansion pack(1) that builds on the
original The Sims 2 PC game experience.
KEY FEATURES
Benefit from Each Season -- Each season impacts your Sims'
relationships, moods, and more!
Share New activities -- New group activities in every season your
Sims and their family and friends! Build snowmen, splash in the pool,
play catch, ice skate, 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.
Update Their Wardrobes -- 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 for friendship and tips on how to make your garden
blossom, and reap the rewards! Catch fresh Fish to grill on the
barbeque -- but beware of 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.
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!
(1) The Sims™ 2 Seasons for PC requires The Sims™ 2 or The
Sims™ 2 Special DVD Edition for PC to play.
About The Sims™
The Sims franchise celebrated its fifth 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. The Sims 2 shipped in September 2004 with sales
already topping 5M units worldwide, it was the best selling PC game of
2004. The Sims™ 2 University shipped in March 2005, The Sims™ 2
Nightlife shipped in September 2005, The Sims™ 2 Open for Business
shipped in February 2006 and The Sims™ 2 Pets shipped in October
2006. Combined sales for the franchise are approximately 70M units
life-to-date. For more information on The Sims 2, visit
http://www.thesims2.com and for more information on The Sims franchise
titles, visit http://www.thesims.com
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City,
California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software
company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and
distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems,
personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic
Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™,
EA™, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2006, EA posted
revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one
million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts