The Sims

  • The Sims 4

    The Sims 4 Werewolves: Furry Fun or a Wild Waste of Money?

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    June 15, 2022 16:48
    Alice Bennett With the release of a brand new game pack, The Sims 4 Werewolves, Alice Bennett discusses the potential of this new addition.  EA has recently released the trailer for the new The Sims 4 game pack, Werewolves, which has been met with both enthusiasm and scepticism. The pack will be released on...

  • Reflecting On Video Games That Made Me A ‘Gamer’

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    March 30, 2022 10:11
    How did it all start? My love for gaming began when I was about ten, and I would play free games online. A lot has changed since then, but becoming an adult has made me truly appreciate the wonderful games that made me fall in love with gaming. Daria...
  • The Sims 4 Expansion Pack

    The Sims 4 Game Packs: Are They Worth It?

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    February 23, 2022 15:37
    The trailer for The Sims 4 My Wedding Story was released at the beginning of February to a pleasantly surprised fanbase, with many Simmers welcoming this addition to the game. However, within the Sims community, there has been some controversy over the way that EA has released expansion packs with the...

  • My Hopes For The Sims 5

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    November 23, 2021 15:00
    Daria Paterek There is no confirmation that The Sims 5 is coming anytime soon. However, with the popularity of the franchise, it is clear that EA will continue the series. Daria outlines her hopes for The Sims 5 as she reflects on previous instalments in the series. Meaningful Interactions I want the relationships...

  • Should Disabilities Be Included In The Sims?

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    October 10, 2021 19:44
    Alice Bennett There has been growing online discourse about whether disabilities should be included in The Sims franchise. As a result, Alice asks, ‘For a game that represents life, shouldn’t The Sims represent all aspects of it?’ Issues remain with inclusion in the game, including the lack of representation...

  • 17 Years Later, And The Sims 2 Is Still The Best Game In The Series

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    September 13, 2021 21:35
    Daria Paterek On the 17th anniversary of The Sims 2, Daria reflects on the successes and downfalls of the series. The first Sims game that I owned was The Sims: Unleashed. I was about 10, and my mom bought it from a charity shop, claiming that it looked fun. After...

  • Universities In Games, From The Sims To Bully

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    September 21, 2020 14:02
    Jack Richardson On the first day of Freshers, Jack looks at how accurate our favourite uni-based video games are… With COVID hanging around and a good chunk of teaching moving online this year, your regularly scheduled Fabled University ExperienceTM has gone out of the window. Truth is, the closest...