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Electronic Arts - The Sims 2: PlayStation 2 - $19.99

Synopsis With a little something for the control freak in all of us, Sims 2 gives you total power over everything in your own personal Sims universe. You'll create characters, give them homes, guide their careers and even pick out their clothes. You alone can juggle all the details, including everything from who their friends are to what your Sim should eat for lunch. You'll enjoy the exciting challenge of maintaining balance or the sinister joy of plunging the world into chaos. Be careful, though, for keeping your Sim happy might not be as easy as you think. The addition of the new Memories and Awareness functions means the social landscape of the Sims is more intricate than ever, guaranteeing endless hours of enjoyable gameplay. With unlimited options to customize a world and tailor it precisely to your liking, you can build homes, design fashions and even create your own recipes. See what it is like to live vicariously through your Sim as you climb the ladder to success or just kick back and enjoy the good life. You can even play cooperatively with a friend in split-screen two-player mode. So if you've ever wondered what it would feel like to play God, roll up your sleeves, get to work and try your hand at managing someone else's life for a change.

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