People must really love playing with little virtual lives that go about their digital existence without suspecting something bigger (and in my case, meaner) watching over them. Me, I just love spooking hapless Sims or creating funny ways for them to die. For the rest of them who want to see what happens when you stick a couple of them in an apartment, there’s always the new Sims 2 Apartment Life expansion pack. We’re just going to let the press release speak for itself – what more can we say? Except that we’re a little concerned, especially the box art seems to feature some sort of Sim voyeur peeping through someone’s window through a telescope.

EA ANNOUNCES THE SIMS 2 APARTMENT LIFE EXPANSION PACK
International Line-up of Artists Add Music to the Fun and Drama of Close Quarters Living

GUILDFORD, UK — August 7, 2008 — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the international line-up of artists who are set to rock on The Sims™ 2 Apartment Life Expansion Pack soundtrack. Hit groups such as Good Charlotte and hot newcomer Katy Perry add flavour to the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living. International pop stars also sizzle on the soundtrack including Vanilla Sky from Italy, Ranetki Girls from Russia and Lola, a Hungarian pop star gaining fame and recognition across Europe as well as Artwerk artists Chromeo, Ladytron and Junkie XL. To top it all off, Australian singer and songwriter Gabriella Cilmi sings her hit debut title, “Sweet About Me.”

In The Sims 2 Apartment Life, excitement and surprise await your Sims as they move out of the suburbs and into a brand new busy apartment building! Set your Sims up in an artsy converted loft, swinging studio bachelor pad or posh penthouse with their own butler. Close quarters mean new opportunities or unexpected surprises. And now for the first time, there is the ability to control multiple households so that neighbouring Sims can live in happy harmony, or comical conflict. Your Sims can advance their career with the right social network, cope with domestic drama when roommates clash or find true love just down the hall!

The Sims 2 Apartment Life, the latest expansion pack is slated for launch on August 22 in European and Asia-Pacific regions and August 26 in North America.

In-Game Soundtrack Includes:“Everything”
Performed by A Cursive Memory
“Getting Better”
Performed by Bob Schneider
“Radio”
Performed by Castaneda
“Fancy Footwork”
Performed by Chromeo
“Battle Royale”
Performed by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
“Sweet About Me”
Performed by Gabriella Cilmi
“Club Soda”
Performed by Ghostland Observatory

“Where Would We Be Now”
Performed by Good Charlotte
“Violet Stars Happy Hunting!”
Performed by Janelle Monae

“Crazy”
Performed by Jem
“Mad Pursuit”
Performed by Junkie XL feat. Electrocute
“Hot N Cold”
Performed by Katy Perry
“Ghosts”
Performed by Ladytron
“Mozdulj Mar (Mondulo Mar)”
Performed by Lola
“Ona Odna (She’s Alone)”
Performed by Ranetki Girls
“This Is Not A Test”
Performed by Shock of Pleasure
“Brainless”
Performed by Sunny Day Sets Fire
“Good Day”
Performed by Tally Hall
“Come My Sunshine”
Performed by The Comas
“Divebomb”
Performed by The Whip
“Not A Love Song”
Performed by Uh Huh Her
“On & On”
Performed by Vanilla Sky
“Can’t Believe My Eyes”
Performed by Wainwright

Music Credits
Executive Music Producer, Steve Schnur
Sr. Music Supervisor, Cybele Pettus
Music Licensing Manager. Beverly Koeckeritz

The Sims 2 Apartment Life requires The Sims 2 Double Deluxe, The Sims 2 Deluxe, The Sims 2 Special DVD Edition or The Sims 2 Holiday Edition for PC to play.

About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages in 60 different countries, The Sims has quickly become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit www.thesims2.com. To stay up-to-date on The Sims 3 news and information, check out www.thesims3.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 video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.electronicarts.co.uk/press

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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