I decided to go ahead and pre-order Apartment Life so that I don’t miss out on the sweet GlowStation 90XD.  While I was in the process of ordering, I noticed something that I hadn’t noticed before: Sims 2:Apartment Life Limited Collection.  It’s $10 more than the “regular” Apartment Life and I couldn’t quite figure out why.

After a tiny bit of digging [and by digging I mean I scrolled down to the bottom of the page], I learned that Sims 2:Apartment Life Limited Collection is a combination of Sims 2:Double Deluxe [which is really a combination of The Sims 2, The Sims 2: Nightlife Expansion Pack and The Sims 2: Celebration Stuff] and Apartment Life.

SO, if you’ve been waiting to jump into the Sims 2 phenomenon this Sims 2:Apartment Life Limited Collection might be the combo pack for you since it contains a butt load of content for $40.00

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First off, I paid for all of my various versions of Sims 2. I know it sounds bitchy, but why in the world would I give it to you for free?

Also, it would be illegal for me to redistribute my copy of Sims 2 to you. I’m sure you’re a really cool person and you help old people across the street and stuff but I’m not risking a fine or jail time for anyone.

Lastly, have you checked out the price of Sims 2 lately?

Let me back up.

You can get Sims game for $31.98 on Amazon.com. Every stinkin’ one of them.

If you’re aching for Sims 2 then you can get The Sims 2 Deluxe – Sims 2 and Nightlife – from 18.98.

Also, Maxis just released Double Deluxe which gives you The Sims 2, Nightlife and Celebration Stuff all starting at 30.98. [Prices include shipping.]

So, while I understand that for some of you guys 18.98 might seem like a lot of money, think of how quickly you could save up the cash.

That’s four Venti White Mochas at Starbucks.

That’s about four Quarter Pounders w/cheese and fries from McDonald’s.

That’s…well, you get the idea.

Save your money. Buy the game and start enjoying one of the most popular computer games created. I promise you won’t be sorry. And if you find a site where I can play Sims 2 online for free then let me know.

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The pants available in Sims 2 leave a bit to be desired. Even with the addition of the “peaking boxer” jeans, I still find myself wanting more.

That’s why these pants make me so darn happy.

Not only are they more casual but the chunky boot just strikes me as more true to life. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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The answer?

Of course it’s worth the money!

EA’s offering Sims 2 Double Deluxe for all of you procrastinators. The set will include the base game, Sims 2 Nightlife and Sims 2 Celebration Stuff. It will also include a bonus DVD that gives you insider developer information.

You can pre-order Double Deluxe by clicking here and the game will be ready for download on the 16th.

Sims 3 isn’t hitting stores until some time in 2009.

Do you really want to wait that long to enhance your Sims game?

I didn’t think so.

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I haven’t gotten my latest Sims 2 Stuff pack yet, The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff but here’s a review from someone who did:

The Sims 2 continues in its line of add-ons, this time focusing on one of the things Sims do best — party.

Celebration! Stuff contains a collection of furniture and clothing dedicated to weddings, birthdays or general partying. Bridal gowns, tuxedos and bridesmaids dresses come with the expansion, fulfilling the wishes of many a Sims fan.

Until now, players relied on user-made creations to get their party dress fix. Celebration! Stuff won’t compete with those user-made items, since it only has a handful of clothing patterns separated out into different colors to create the illusion of variety.

Players can create entire party-themed rooms with new furniture and decorations. We particularly like the infinite buffet table, votive candle lighting and statues. Celebraton! Stuff also lets players purchase wedding and birthday cakes to fit the occasion. Items generally range from classy wedding items to hokey fixtures (like neon heart lights) to the strange (a party themed BBQ grill?). This add-on compliments recent expansions, such as University, Nightlife and Seasons nicely, but it quickly becomes obvious that the banquet table, tailored specifically for formal parties like weddings, should have come in different designs to fit more occasions. There’s nothing for, say, a pet wedding — but maybe that’s something to look forward to in another add-on.

Celebration! Stuff offers a nice selection of new items, but paying $19.99 (a $10 difference from a full expansion pack) seems a little high for these party items, especially since the new clothing options don’t offer much variety. Still, no one ever said great parties should be cheap, and players will most likely forget the slightly inflated price tag when planning out that huge virtual wedding of their dreams.

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