<-250x250 Square - left->EA has recently announced the artists who recorded the songs for the Sims 2 FreeTime soundtrack.
The expansion pack give to the Sims the possibility to explore new activities, hobbies and try interesting new careers, on the music of Natasha Bedingfield who’s new song, Pocketful of Sunshine, was chosen for the game and is sang in the Simlish language.

Along with this song you will also hear the voices of Lexington Bridge band from Germany, I’m from Barcelona band from Sweden, Datarock from Norway with "Fa-Fa-Fa" and Lara from Spain, while from the US are They Might Be Giants, Great Northern and Fire Flies with their "It's A Party".

Natasha Bedingfield has declared: "It was such a fun and delightful challenge to learn how to sing in Simlish. The language of The Sims captures a wonderful sense of beauty, creativity and humor, so my song 'Pocketful of Sunshine' translated well!"

On February 26 the FreeTime expansion pack will start shipping in US and on February 22 to Europe.

Considered on of the best nautical simulations, Virtual Skipper is back with a new edition dedicated to the most prestigious sailing competition, America’s Cup.

In 32nd America’s Cup players will have to choose between 11 available challengers, win the Louis Vuitton Cup, where you’ll compete against all the boats in the competition and thus win the chance to participate in America’s Cup. By doing this you will also be able to challenge Alinghi, the current holder of the trophy.

Players will have the chance to navigate four types of boats, each with their own different characteristics, on a very realistic sea(that’s what they say, we’ll see).The racers will compete in water courses like Valencia, Trapani, Marseille, Malmo as well as other famous sailing locations.

The game includes a powerful editor that allows players to create their own courses and regattas, to make for an unlimited gameplay fun.

Game features:

• 3D regatta simulation: the ultimate in computer sailing simulations.
• At any level, enjoy the game to its fullest with the four game modes suitable for beginners or seasoned navigators (arcade, tactical, simulation and “no rules”).
• A vast single player game with the highlight of a campaign dedicated to the America’s Cup.
• Skipper the 12 official boats of the America’s Cup, along with the Trimaran Open 60, the Offshore Racer and the Melges 24.
• Navigate the 14 legendary water courses, including Valencia, Marseille, Trapani and Malmö, official sites of the America’s Cup. Discover the prime locations for competitive sailing such as San Francisco, Sydney, Porto Cervo, Auckland, Vancouver, the Isle of Wight, Quiberon and even Qingdao.
• Including the famous Nadeo editors: Water course editor and MediaTracker (cameras, text and graphics).
• Multiplayer game (LAN and Internet), with world player rankings on the Internet.