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Sims 2 Holiday Edition CD-ROM PC Game 2005 EA Games Complete CIB
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Region Code
- NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
- Release Year
- 2005
- Features
- Manual Included
- UPC
- 0014633151893
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Product Information
The Sims 2 Holiday Edition is a festive re-release of the 2004 people simulator sequel. Along with a full version of the main game, the package includes more than 40 previously unreleased, holiday-themed objects, such as wreaths, mistletoe, colored lights, Santa Claus costumes, fireworks, and lawn decorations. Also included are previously available objects of Easter, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and Halloween themes.<br><br>The Sims 2, the first full sequel to Maxis best-selling original, updates nearly every aspect of the Sims experience, from opening presentations to deep-down gameplay. The sequel features full 3D graphics, extensive new building and decorating options, and characters who are far more realistically complex than those of the first game. The original Sims earned unprecedented success by encouraging players to be creative and set their own goals, instead of asking them to follow a script or work toward some ultimate conquest. Most Sims fans eventually created entire neighborhoods full of unique little virtual people -- not to "win" the game, but simply for the fun in doing so. Above all else, this sequel is designed to encourage players to create their characters, houses, and neighborhoods with even more imagination, and in greater detail than ever before.<br><br>Characters in Sims 2 lead fuller, more complicated lives, and they are not immortal; they grow up, grow old, and eventually die (though gamers who would prefer their characters did not age can enter a code to turn this feature off). Sims have an average lifespan of about 20 hours of playing time, though characters who lead especially happy, successful lives may live to be older. For many, this mortality makes families even more important, since in a sense, characters can live on through their offspring. Sim children inherit some of their parents' physical and emotional traits, so a notable characteristic in an aging Sim may reappear later, in his or her children or grandchildren. Inheritance goes beyond mere genetics, however, and characters can share special interests and encourage positive traits in their children. Of course, homes and other material possessions are also passed down and kept in the family.<br><br>Since Sims now have a lifespan, perhaps it is fitting that they also have life goals. Concerns such as empty stomachs, full bladders, or a lack of entertainment still influence day-to-day activities, but each Sim is now more fundamentally motivated by one of five overall, lifelong Aspirations: Family, Fortune, Knowledge, Popularity, or Romance. A Sim's particular Aspiration is chosen when the character is created. Success is determined by a running tally of important moments and events that move the character toward (or against) his or her particular goal. Fortune-seeking Sims may get points for earning a promotion at work, for example, while Family-oriented Sims might score for spending some quality time with their children. If a Fortune-aspired Sim is fired from his or her job, however, points are subtracted, just as if a Family-motivated Sim were to catch his or her spouse having an affair. Successful Sims enjoy long, fulfilled lives, while those who lose too many points may spiral into nervous breakdowns.<br><br>Although it is likely that new expansion packages were being planned before The Sims 2 even hit store shelves, certain favorite features introduced in add-ons for the previous game are reprised in the sequel's main game. Since different Sims players have different content preferences, three separate starting neighborhoods are included, to accommodate different themes. Pleasantville presents the height of suburban living, where Americana ambles along at a comfortable pace. Eerie extraterrestrials still watch over the neighborhood of Strangeville, however, and they may interact with its player-controlled inhabitants, abducting stargazing Sims or even joining with them to produce hybrid offspring characters. Meanwhile, in the soap-o
Product Identifiers
Publisher
EA Games
UPC
0014633151893
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48618889
Product Key Features
Genre
Simulation
Video Game Series
The Sims Series
Platform
PC
Game Name
The Sims 2: Holiday Edition, The Sims 2
Additional Product Features
Release Year
2005
Number of Players
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Mouse, Keyboard
Game Name Edition
Holiday Edition
ESRB Descriptor
Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence
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- y***i (314)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe items shipped fast, were packaged well, and received as described and expected. I was able to get a brown haired version of the Luke head into the body before the day was out (the real reason I bought the lot) and the other two figures are projects I look forward to completing at some point. The seller was flexible and was great to work with (willing to negotiate). Overall, I would rate the transaction and the seller as A+.
- l***c (165)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent seller. Shipped promptly/quickly, well/safely packaged (without being a nightmare to open). Item exactly as described, in great condition. Good communication. Would buy from again.
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- t***s (191)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBought a few pieces from this seller. They arrived very quickly, and very safely packaged. The seller was very honest, very quick with the item. They arrived exactly as described. It was a real value to help get this project across the finish line. Thank you for your quick responses to questions. A seller you can have confidence in and buy with piece of mind. A great asset to the eBay community. A+++
- y***i (314)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe items shipped fast, were packaged well, and received as described and expected. I was able to get a brown haired version of the Luke head into the body before the day was out (the real reason I bought the lot) and the other two figures are projects I look forward to completing at some point. The seller was flexible and was great to work with (willing to negotiate). Overall, I would rate the transaction and the seller as A+.
- l***c (165)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent seller. Shipped promptly/quickly, well/safely packaged (without being a nightmare to open). Item exactly as described, in great condition. Good communication. Would buy from again.