By Jim Drewes - August 29, 2005
Maxis just announced that the next installment in the Sims series, The Sims 2 Nightlife, has gone gold and will ship to retailers on September 15th. Nightlife, which is to be released under the EA brand, is the second expansion pack to hit shelves since the release of the popular Sims 2 title. The Sims 2 Nightlife will feature new downtown locations, over 125 new objects, a "pleasure" life aspiration, and a new attraction system. Gamers will even be able to travel downtown in customized cars. The Sims franchise has been booming, and the addition of Nightlife should help bolster support with the older demographic of Sims players.