The Sims 2 Pets to Feature Hilary Duff and Her Dog Lola

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Electronic Arts signs an agreement with Hilary Duff - a famous artist, actress, fashion designer and philanthropist - to make her inaugural video game debut in The Sims. Through this partnership, Hilary will appear in The Sims 2 Pets games, joined by her beloved Chihuahua Lola, releasing on October 20th across Europe for the Sony PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube and as a PC expansion pack to the original PC game, The Sims 2. A Nintendo DS version of the game will follow in late October for Europe.

Special moments come to life through the lifelike animations, artwork and game play of The Sims 2 Pets: A dog gnawing at his chew toy, a cat jumping at a dangled feather, a toddler stroking the chest of a big dog who sits by patiently?even the serenity of a cat curled up at the end of the bed. These moments, captured within the game, create a real bond between players and these virtual creatures. The Sims 2 Pets will build on the celebrated The Sims 2 experience which 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 customise 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, so expect the unexpected.

Hilary and Lola appear in the following versions of The Sims 2 Pets:
- Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube: In the console version of the game, Hilary will visit the Town Center with her dog, Lola. A player might run into her as she plays with Lola, browses the shops or socialize with other Sims. If Hilary is busy talking to her Sims pals, Lola will roam the park making friends with other dogs and cats, chasing them around and playing. Hopefully they won't get themselves into trouble by digging holes or knocking over trash cans. Players can interact with Lola and Hilary as they can with any other pet or Sim. You can invite Hilary to your house, and while she's there teach Lola some new tricks to entertain your party guests.
- Nintendo DS handheld game system: In this handheld version, Hilary will visit the Central Park with her dog, Lola. Other Sims can chat with Hilary and befriend her. If Hilary likes the player, she will start to bring Lola to the Pet Care Center where Sims can teach Lola new tricks, improve her health, and make her happier. Lola is a people pleaser, so after learning a new trick, she won't be shy about showing it off at the Central Park.
- PC expansion pack: Hilary will be downloadable for the PC version of the Sims 2 Pets from October 17 through December 31 only. To download the Hilary Sim, players will visit the official Sims website. Once she is downloaded to the game, Hilary will be a fully playable character in the Sims. This means that players can customize and control Hilary as they do other Sims, from changing her clothes, makeup and hairstyle to building and decorating her home ? even defining her dreams and establishing her social life, by throwing parties, making friends, flirting and creating a family. With the Sims 2 Pets PC expansion pack, Hilary can head to the park with Lola for a game of fetch, or even add to her pet family by adopting a cat, dog, bird or hamster that she can train, play with, and love as her own. To access Lola, players will type in a code that will "unlock" Lola, introducing her to the game. Players can indirectly control Lola through other Sims, including Hilary herself. For example, a Sim can teach Lola new tricks, rub her belly, and feed her treats.

The Sims 2 Pets will be available on October 20th across Europe for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube and as a PC expansion pack that builds on the original The Sims 2 PC game experience. Versions for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) systems will follow in late October, November and December. A mobile version will be available in Europe in December 2006.

To check out Hilary in The Sims 2 Pets, pick up a copy of the game before December 31st.

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