EA Announces The Sims 2 Pets
Fans of the Popular Video Game Series Enrich The Lives of
Their Sims With The Addition of an Animal Companion
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – (July 27, 2006. 9 a.m. PST) –
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the
popular video game franchise, The Sims™ 2, is going to the
dogs—and for that matter, to the cats, guinea pigs and birds
too! The company is releasing
The Sims™ 2 Pets
on current generation console systems, handheld platforms
and as a PC expansion pack.
The Sims 2 Pets
will build 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 customized content tailored to the
platform.
The addition of a new friend is guaranteed to enrich the
daily lives of your Sims! Not only will players have the
opportunity to choose from a variety of existing breeds, and
hot designer mixes, but they’ll also be able to personally
design their new friend with the Create-a-Pet feature. The
ability to customize gives fans the opportunity to create
their ideal pet by choosing their body shape, unique
markings, even their pet’s personalities! With so many
different animals to choose from, there’s no telling what
unpredictable experiences could occur!
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!
“The Sims 2 Pets
captures the magic between pets and their owners,” said
Executive Producer Rod Humble. “A dog gnawing at his chew
toy, a cat jumping at a dangled feather, a toddler stroking
the chest of a big dog who sits by patiently—even a frisky
dog getting caught rolling around in the trash. These
special moments all come to life through the lifelike
animations and artwork of
The Sims 2 Pets.
There is something delightful about your Sim, a little pet
person, having a pet of their own. Pets allows players to
tell more stories with their Sims and helps create more
emergent anecdotes within the game.”
The Sims 2 Pets
will be available on the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube™, Game Boy®
Advance, and Nintendo DS™, and as a PC expansion pack* that
builds on the original
The Sims 2 PC game experience. A version for the
PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system will follow.
All Platforms
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Sims Have New Friends - Pets!
Sims can
share their lives with their new pets and add more fun to
the Sims experience. From dogs, cats, caged animals and
more, your Sims share new friends to experience life’s
precious moments. With so many different animals to choose
from, there’s no telling what unpredictable experiences
could occur!
·
Create-A-Pet:
Choose
from dozens of dog and cat breeds or customize features for
a one-of-a-kind pet. You can even modify your pet’s body
shape by choosing from specific colors and unique markings.
Don’t like the way they act? Change their personality – from
smart and sweet to silly and sloppy – anyone can create
their ideal animal friend in
The Sims 2 Pets.
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“Sit, Spike, Sit”:
Your Sims
can encourage and discipline pets, training them to shake,
roll over, play dead, and more. Unruly pets might dig in the
yard, claw the sofa, or topple the trash. Thankfully, a
little training can go a long way.
·
Classic Sims Open-Ended Gameplay:
Create and
control digital characters over a lifetime, setting their
goals in life from popularity and romance, to fortune and
family– their stories are in your hands.
·
Share unique Pet unlocks:
Use
special codes to share unlockable pet accessories, fur types
or markings with other
The Sims 2 Pets players.
Unique to PC*
·
Friends for a Lifetime:
Your Sims’ pets are members of the family and share all of
life’s great moments – whether it’s kids training puppies,
teens playing fetch in the park, adults watching TV with
their cats, or elders enjoying a sunny day in the park with
their long-time companion!
·
Create a designer breed:
Your Sims
pets have genetics, allowing you to create the latest
designer pet, including popular hybrid breeds like the
Labradoodle, Puggle and Schnoodle! Like what you’ve created?
Register them to appear in Create-A-Pet as a unique
pedigree!
·
Bring Home the Bacon:
Sims
aren’t the only ones with careers anymore! Skilled pets can
earn a living from three career tracks – Show Business,
Security, and Service – and work their way up through five
job levels.
Unique to PlayStation®2, Nintendo GameCube™ and PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system
·
Stroll the
Central Town Park:
Take your
Sims and their pet for a romp at any of the nearby park
areas, or head to the Central Town Park which is a favorite of pet owners.
While there, watch your pet play well with others while your
Sim can meet others and socialize with fellow animal lovers.
·
Shop ‘til you drop:
Visit the adjoining Town Center, a great gathering spot for Sims
that evolves over time. Once you’ve seen the latest styles
and decided on a purchase, deck your pet out in the latest
clothing and accessories around. From geek to chic and cool
to casual, your Sim can customize their pet’s look with one
stop in the Town Center. It’s sure to be the coolest pet in
town!
Unique to Nintendo DS™
·
Manage a
Pet Care Center:
Pamper,
preen, and nurse all the neighborhood pets at your new Pet Care
Center that you create and
customize.
·
How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?
In a pet
store that you own and operate, you can help other Sims pick
out the perfect pet. Earn extra Simoleans by selling the pet
products that include the latest pet fashions and
accessories!
Game Boy® Advance
·
Give Your Sim a Career in Pet Care:
Take care of the town’s pets by being a veterinarian, a
world-class pet trainer and more. Players can even choose
from a variety of cat and dogs to adopt as their very own.
Whether they are healing pets or just taking them for a
stroll, there is always something to do in the pet-friendly
town of Barkersville.
·
Toys, treats and tricks!:
Sims can teach their pets cool and amazing tricks and then
compete in the World Championships to be the best in show!
Product Specifications
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores
Ship
Date: October 17th, 2006:
·
PlayStation®2
·
Nintendo
GameCube™
·
Game Boy®
Advance
·
Nintendo
DS™
·
PC
expansion pack*
Ship
Date: November 2006:
·
PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable)
Category: Simulation/Strategy
ESRB Rating:“RP-T” (Rating Pending – Teen)
* The
Sims™ 2 Pets for PC requires The Sims™ 2 or The Sims™ 2
Special DVD Edition for PC to play.
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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. 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
