The Sims FreePlay CSP - Language & Representations blog tasks

1) How is the game constructed?

The much awaited release of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild swiftly filled the horizon

2) What audience is this game targeting?

They preferred the Sims 3 more as it contained more of the fantasy aspect in them which is why they enjoyed that more than the sims 4.

3) What audience pleasures does the game provide?

Aloy is presented as a skillful and nimble figure who alternates between sliding, climbing, and employing new equipment like a grappling hook and paraglider. Her movement is described as ultra-fluid.

4) How does the game encourage in-app purchases?

Although I don't like the Sims series, it seems like they made some mistakes in trying to make it more realistic people seem unhappy that it is too similar to life.

Representation reading

Read this Forbes article on gender and racism in The Sims franchise and answer the following questions:

1) How realistic does The Sims intend to be?

Their purpose is to showcase their game and updates to the public. Additionally, they want to include screenshots that showcase how the changes might appear to players when they actually get their hands on the game.

2) How has The Sims tried to create more realistic representations of ethnicity?

Instead of having presets, they provide users a variety of options when creating a character, allowing them to customise them anyway they choose.

3) How has The Sims responded to racism and sexism in society?

Their game makes everything neutral for everyone, regardless of identity, in recognition of their audience's diversity in terms of race and gender.

4) What is The Sims perspective on gender fluidity and identity?

5) How does The Sims reinforce the dominant capitalist ideologies of American culture?

They romanticise everything, including owning a beautiful home and the American dream, which is reflected in the game's theme of penthouse ownership.

1) How did same-sex relationships unexpectedly help the original Sims game to be a success?

Due to the inclusion of same-sex relationships, which some players seemed to be seeking, this improved the public perception.

2) How is sexuality now represented in The Sims?

3) Why have fans praised the inclusion of LGBTQ relationships in The Sims franchise?

The LGBTQ community's involvement has made the game more diversified and enabled the inclusion of additional material that speaks to a wider audience.

4) Why did the Sims run into regulatory difficulties with American regulator the ESRB? How did EA respond?

5) How is sexuality represented in the wider videogames industry today?

greater LGBTQ representations in games, whether as choices or characters, provide developers greater creative freedom and enable players to relate to and engage with their games on a more personal level.

 

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