In the The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime and mix their genes from one generation to the next. You set your Sims' goals in life; fame, fortune, family, romance or knowledge. Give them a long, successful existence or leave their lives in shambles. Take them to extremes, from getting busted to seeing a ghost, from marrying an alien to writing a great novel. Unleash your creativity with the all-new Create-A-Sim, new building options, and the new in-game movie camera. Get ready to mix their genes, fulfill their dreams, and push them to extremes. What do you want to do with your Sims' lives?


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The Sims 2 swept the nation making it one of the best selling PC games of the year. As the first expansion pack to this record-breaking title, your Sims are now young adults, leaving home to live the ultimate college fantasy. With The Sims 2 University, you immerse them in college life as they become the Big Sim on Campus. They'll relish their new-found freedom as they settle into an all-new college town and party with friends, join fraternities and sororities and pull outrageous pranks. Packed with over 100 new objects and décor items, your Sims will explore all the campus hot-spots as they frequent lounges, gyms, coffee houses and more. Studies are important too; they can earn a degree and open up new career paths. All new college-based wants and fears lead to new rewards and powers that can help your Sims achieve their goals and reap all of the benefits of their university years.


The Sims 2 shipped in September 2004 and quickly became the fastest selling PC game of all time and the No. 1 selling PC game of 2004. In the second expansion pack to this record-breaking title, your Sims are hitting the town to experience an epic night out. With The Sims 2 Nightlife, your Sims will be able to dance until dawn, hang out at the French bistro, or strike up romance at the local bowling alley with that special Sim. Whether your Sims are going out on dates to partying at all the cool hotspots with their friends, it's sure to be an unforgettable night.

In The Sims 2, players choose one of five life aspirations that determine their wants and fears-Popularity, Romance, Knowledge, Fortune, or Family. The Sims 2 Nightlife adds a new aspiration called Pleasure allowing players to fill their Sims' lives with fun and thrilling moments. Players also will be able to take part in the dating game which includes brand new date scoring with both success and failure states. Also new to the gameplay is the added attraction system which will help determine Sims' romantic compatibility among other Sims. Ready for fun and romance? This could be the beginning of a stormy affair, the love of their life, or a dating disaster.


Now your Sims can create their own businesses. They can design their own clothing boutique, beauty salon, florist, high-end electronics shop, bustling restaurant chain, or virtually any other type of business. Hire your staff as the business grows and put talented Sims to work making toys, running the register, crafting floral bouquets, giving sales pitches, or manufacturing robots. But watch out for slacker employees and be prepared to fire them on the spot. From clever tinkerer to master craftsman, develop your Sim’s talents to best suit your business needs. Will they build a thriving business empire or become eccentric entrepreneurs designing the next big thing?


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!


Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims! New seasonal activities await your Sims including snowball fights, chasing fireflies, jumping in leaf piles, and more. Strengthen family ties in Winter, let romance bloom in Spring, deepen the bonds of friendship in Summer, or fast-track your career in Fall. Your Sims can now explore new careers and master new talents throughout the year, but beware freezing, sunburn, sneezing, and other unexpected weather effects! Dress your Sims appropriately or face the consequences!


Get into the holiday spirit with The Sims 2 Christmas Party Pack! Your Sims can celebrate Xmas with 40 new items! Decorate the house, serve a festive dinner, experience Santa's arrival, and throw a rockin' New Year's Eve Bash!


Add excitement to your Sims' family with this all-new collection of furniture, clothing, and décor. Decorate the home with an assortment of cool new furnishings, including upscale living room items and adventurous bedroom sets. Dress your Sims in matching attire for an amusing day out with the family. With 60 new items from castle beds to cruise ship replicas, your Sims now has have more stuff for more family fun.


Your Sims can now indulge in a glamorous life with this collection of luxurious furniture, fashionable clothing, and extravagant décor items*. Create lavish homes furnished with the finest modern bedroom, living room, and dining room sets.


Available for a limited time only, The Sims 2 Festive Edition is a great value that includes the critically-acclaimed game, The Sims 2—in its entirety—plus 60 global holiday-themed items that allow your Sims to add sparkle to their holiday celebrations. Available for the same suggested retail price as the original game, The Sims 2 Festive Edition will include this holiday bonus content, allowing players to spread holiday cheer by turning their Sims’ home into a sugar plum fairy land, organizing a holiday get together, even rocking out with Funky the Snowman!


Your Sims can now celebrate in style with this fun collection of furniture, party fashions and decor items. Dress your Sims in dazzling wedding attire for a posh outdoor ceremony, decorate their house and garden to throw the ultimate fiesta, or invite the neighbours over for an elegant evening event. Throw the ultimate celebrations with all-new items including delicious cakes, colourful paper lanterns, balloons, sparkling tiaras, and more. Host the social events of the season with your Sims!


Must-Have Fashion Items for Your Sims from H&M! The popular European fashion retailer that is taking the US by storm with its trendsetting contemporary fashions is now coming to The Sims 2!

Your Sims can choose from cutting-edge men’s and women’s clothing including dresses, jeans, and other outfits, complete with accessories-all inspired by real H&M designs.

They can also design their own H&M store environment with retail décor items including mannequins, clothing racks, cash registers, and a fitting room. Then your Sims can showcase their up-to-the minute clothing line with a fashion show, complete with fashion runway.

Update your Sims’ wardrobes, design fun and trendy H&M stores, and let them put their fashion foot forward on the fashion runway!


Whether your Sims are relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, they’ll enjoy new activities to relax and rejuvenate. From building sand castles and catching rays to meditating in the Zen garden after a visit to the pool, players can quickly transform their Sims from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers. Sims will also learn new customs including local greetings and traditional dances to take home and teach to their friends. With The Sims 2 Bon Voyage, players can send their Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!

As your Sims travel, they’ll interact and learn from a variety of real and mythical locals including the wise old hermit, fire dancers -- even Big Foot! Like all true vacationers, your Sims will be able to decorate their homes with unique souvenirs from their trips that are available only at destinations within The Sims 2 Bon Voyage. They can even buy unique jewelry to wear or take home as gifts! Fall in love with the hula dance lei from your Sims tropical beach vacation? Bring it back and flaunt to the neighbors! Love the moves your Sim mastered doing the Slap Dance at the rustic lodge? Teach fellow Sims the tricks of the trade back at home. What your Sims learn and collect, is up to you!


Play Through the Great Moments of Your Sim's Life Story. The Sims Life Stories is the first release in an all-new product line called The Sims Stories. Play through all the great moments of your Sim’s life in an easy-to-play, laptop-friendly version of The Sims, the hugely popular PC game.


Train, play, and care for your cats and dogs, and count on many unexpected twists and turns in this easy-to-play, laptop-friendly version of The Sims. The Sims Pet Stories features two great ways to play. In the new and engaging directed Story mode, you take on a variety of challenges as you compete for 1st place in a local pet show and learn to tame a variety of pet personalities. You even unlock rewards along the way as you achieve set goals. In open-ended Classic mode, you create your Sims and their pets, design their homes, and teach your pets tricks. You decide how their stories unfold.