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Electronic Arts has announced that they have shipped The Sims 2: Open for Business for the PC.

Open for Business allows the sims to find their dream jobs and flourish in the business world. Players can create various types of establishments including boutiques, restaurants, salons and more. The game will feature over 125 items along with new gameplay elements. Players can also create floor plans, sales displays, hire and fire employees and set prices for their businesses.

Don Laabs, senior producer for The Sims 2 said, "The Sims 2: Open for Business opens a limitless world of new gameplay for Sims fans...This is one of the most open-ended expansion packs we have created and we encourage fans to discorver their irreverent, quirky business personalities."