EA Rocks The Sims 2 Pets with Hot Tracks from Cool Acts EA Rocks The Sims 2 Pets with Hot Tracks from Cool Acts; Musical Powerhouses Include the Pussycat Dolls, Aly & AJ, Flaming Lips and Hot Chip and Hits from International Superstars REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2006--Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today revealed a roster of more than 25 songs that will be featured in The Sims 2(TM) Pets. Fans of The Sims will be thrilled to learn they can hear the latest hits from hottest musical acts including the Pussycat Dolls, Aly & AJ, The Flaming Lips and Hot Chip, in addition to theme and mode music from Mark Mothersbaugh. With songs that represent a variety of genres from indie and hip hop to country and pop, every Sims player will find something they adore! "We had an absolute blast recording 'Don't Cha' in Simlish for The Sims 2 Pets! We were laughing the whole time, trying to communicate this chart-topping hit in a totally different language was such a riot," said Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer for the Pussycat Dolls. "I think we did a great job -- the song is definitely as catchy in Simlish as it is in English! And the pets -- they're so adorable and lifelike!" "The Sims is truly an international phenomenon, and the music must reflect that. For The Sims 2 Pets, we wanted to present great artists with international appeal. Pop icons Aly & AJ and The Pussycat Dolls re-recorded their smash hits in 'Simlish,' while Flaming Lips re-recorded a song from their new album especially for the game. It is amazing to see these artists, as well as stars from Italy, Finland, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland get into the 'Simlish' spirit. It's a whole new world of music for an all-new world of The Sims," said Steve Schnur, Executive of Worldwide Music and Marketing at EA. SIMS 2 PETS GLOBAL SOUNDTRACK ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist Track Platform ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Aly & AJ Chemicals React PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Brazil Candles Cast Long Shadows PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Cowboy Troy I play Chicken with a Train PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Cut Copy Future Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Dena Deadly Fortuzala PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- The Flaming Lips Free Radicals PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Hot Chip Colours Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Hot Chip So Glad To See You Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Isabelle Huang Hit It PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Jessi Malay Topsy Turvy PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Joanna J Unthinkable PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Kristen Dex Come On Come On PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- New Amsterdams Turn Out the Light PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Prescott Dixie Dixie Where Have You PC and Console Been All My Life ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Prescott Hurt Nobody PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Ralph Myerz and The Boombox Breakdown Console Jack Herren Band ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Saving Jane Girl Next Door PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Skye Sweetnam Boyhunter PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Something for Rockets I Never Know PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Tanaila Wow Wow Wow PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- The Films Black Shoes PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- The Format The Compromise PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- The Netw0rk Topy Apa Ty PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Pussycat Dolls Don't Cha PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- Touchstone Simpatico PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- W of P3 Aff Wubbas Doo PC and Console ----------------------- ---------------------------- --------------- "We've always been known to jump at opportunities that challenge us to do something totally fresh that we've never done. Needless to say, recording 'Free Radicals' in Simlish allowed us to do just that," said front man Flaming Lips singer, Wayne Coyne. "The Sims 2 Pets was an ideal product considering we have three mutts, Ted, Max and the Dragon Dog. It will be interesting to use Create-A-Pet to create them in the game and see what kind of trouble they get into!" The Sims 2 Pets will build on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience that allows players to create and control characters throughout their life while determining the outcome of their relationships and adventures. The addition of a new furry 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 cat and dog breeds and hottest 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! As in real life, your Sims' pet will benefit from 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! Be sure to expect the unexpected! The Sims 2 Pets will be available on October 17, 2006 on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and as a PC expansion pack(1) that builds on the original The Sims 2 PC game experience. Versions for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable), Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo DS(TM) systems will follow in late October and November. A mobile version will be coming soon. Product Specifications----------------------Publisher: Electronic ArtsDeveloper: Electronic Arts Redwood ShoresShip Date: October 17th, 2006: -- PlayStation(R)2 -- Nintendo GameCube(TM) -- PC expansion pack(1)Ship Date: Late October/early November 2006: -- Game Boy(R) Advance -- Nintendo DS(TM) -- PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)Ship Date: December 2006 -- Mobile platforms (Europe only)Category: Simulation/StrategyESRB Rating: "RP-T" (Rating Pending - Teen)PEGI Rating: 12+ for PC; 7+ for console and handhelds(1) Requires The Sims(TM) 2, The Sims(TM) 2 Special DVD Edition or The Sims(TM) 2 Holiday Edition to play. About The Sims(TM)The Sims franchise celebrated its sixth anniversary in February 2006. The game skyrocketed to the top of the charts when it began shipping to stores in February 2000 and quickly became a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. The Sims(TM) PC based product and expansion packs were the best selling PC games of 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Translated into 22 different languages, The Sims has inspired seven top selling expansion packs. They include: The Sims(TM) Livin' Large, The Sims(TM) House Party, The Sims(TM) Hot Date, The Sims(TM) Vacation, The Sims(TM) Unleashed, The Sims(TM) Superstar, and The Sims(TM) Makin' Magic. The Sims 2 shipped in September 2004 with sales already topping 7M units worldwide, it was the best selling PC game of 2004. The Sims(TM) 2 University shipped in March 2005, The Sims(TM) 2 Nightlife shipped in September 2005, The Sims(TM) 2 Open for Business shipped in February 2006. Combined sales for the franchise are approximately 70M games 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 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 videogame systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS BIG(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 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 http://info.ea.com. Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. "PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (TM), (R), Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Cool! I wonder if we're getting new channels on our Simmi-radio or if this is additions to the already existing channel. I can see Cowboy Troy being on the Country Channel, and the Pussycat Dolls being on the pop channel, etc.
Hm...I really liked the new radio station called New Wave that came with OFB, and I've been fiddling around with the files in the Music folder, trying to change them to a format I can play on WMP. Sigh.
