EA has released screenshots of Sims 2 characters engaging in eccentric behavior. The game allows players to control their Sims over an entire lifetime and pass on their DNA to new generations. All of this takes place in a new 3D world that allows players to zoom in close to see the facial expressions of their characters. Sims 2 is scheduled to ship Sept. 17. Click here to download a 19MB zip file containing over a minute of gameplay footage in QuickTime format.