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The Sims 2

Also known as: The Sims 2 (JPN)
The Sims 2

The Sims 2

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Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: Maxis
Release Date: September 14, 2004
Genre: Simulation
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    About This Game

    The full-fledged sequel to the astoundingly popular Sims game will feature completely redesigned graphics, environments, character customization, extended life span, and more. Create your new Sim with an unprecedented level of customization, beginning at the genetic level. This time around your Sims grow up, have kids (whose appearances are determined by the physical attributes of their parents), die, and swim in the hot tub.

    Play out the entire lifespan of your Sim, receiving Life Points at crucial moments such as getting married, or at a child's birth. Graphic detail reaches new heights from the fully 3D, multi-story environments to the plugs that connect plasma screen monitors, to the detail of a Sims' shirt and shoes.

     
    General Features
    • Mix Genes Take your Sims through an infinite number of generations as you evolve their family tree.
    • Fulfill Dreams Your Sims now have a purpose in life. Do they aspire to a life of fame, fortune, family, knowledge, or romance?
    • Push the Extremes Will your Sims be left at the altar and need a shrink, or inherit a fortune and become filthy rich?
    • Unlimited Creativity Generate unique Sims with the new Create-A-Sim, packed with a vast selection of facial features, hairstyles, and outfits. Build dream homes and design neighborhoods with new building, design, and home furnishing options.
    • Revolutionary Movie-making Make your own Sim films with the all-new movie-making feature. Create the cast, set the stage, take control of the camera, and capture your own screenplay in action.
    Minimum Requirements
    • If you have a T&L; capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM then you need at least:

      800 MHz processor or better
      256 MB RAM if Windows XP, ME, 98 or 2000
      At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space.

      If you have a non-T&L; capable video card (an Intel Extreme Graphics or a Radeon 7000/VE Series) then you need at least:

      2.0 GHz processor or better
      256 MB RAM if Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
      At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space

    For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view IGN's Videogame Specs FAQ.

    ESRBThe Sims 2
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: September 14, 2004
    Release Region: United States

    The Sims 2
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: September 16, 2004
    Release Region: Japan

    ESRBThe Sims 2 (Limited Edition)
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: September 4, 2007
    Release Region: United States

    ESRBThe Sims 2 Deluxe
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: May 9, 2007
    Release Region: United States

    ESRBThe Sims 2 H&M; Fashion Stuff
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 5, 2007
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIThe Sims 2 H&M; Fashion Stuff
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: June 1, 2007
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    ESRBThe Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: November 17, 2008
    Release Region: United States

    The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff
    Publisher: Electronic Arts
    Platform: PC
    Release Date: November 20, 2008
    Release Region: Australia

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