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Aspyr Media, Inc. announced this morning that Sims 2 University—the first expansion pack to EA's popular The Sims 2—has been declared Gold Master and is expected to begin shipping December 14th.

The Sims 2 University allows players to explore a whole new stage of life as young adults and introduces college-related wants and fears that are ultimately tied to their Sims1 social life and academic goals. The expansion also introduces influence gameplay allowing players to earn influence points to have other Sims do certain tasks for them such as homework, term papers, cleaning up the fraternity house or even pulling pranks on other Sims. Players will be able to choose from one of 11 majors and open up 4 new career paths as they make their way through University.

The Sims 2 University, which requires The Sims 2 to play, is rated T by the ESRB and is available for preorder for $34.99. More information can be found through Aspyr's site.