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IGN: EA says "no one's getting access [to Sims 4] ahead of release" for reviews
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Well at least that way we won't get glowing reviews opposite the nobody can log on and the game's broken as a result reality this way.
Gamers have no hesitation, they gettin' their Madden one way or another, no matter how shitty one of their yearly iterations is
For instance, despite know all that I know about the game, I'm still going to buy The Sims 4. I'll admit, it's mostly out of sheer curiosity now, all hope of the game being anywhere near the game I wanted it to be has faded, but, much like Duke Nukem Forever, I just have to see this thing for myself.
So in a sort of morbid way, I am looking forward to the game. Like looking forward to watching The Room or something. You know it'll be bad, but it's just so fascinatingly bad that it's hard to resist.
So in a sort of morbid way, I am looking forward to the game. Like looking forward to watching The Room or something. You know it'll be bad, but it's just so fascinatingly bad that it's hard to resist.
bigbaldwolf86
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Pretty much and it will still sell like crazy
Palette Swap
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Yeah, see the thread about all the features they removed.
This one is just another red flag.
I'm happy to say that I won't be buying FIFA this year for the first time.
That ends my association with EA until probably The Division is released. I can't stand EA's business practices, so I'm going to stop giving them my MONEYZ.
Boycotting doesn't work if you still buy their next big game, notwithstanding the fact the division isn't by EA.
Madden has a consistent quality as far as i've ever heard. They're not revolutionary or anything but they're reliable.
Mostly, but there are some down years. They're most obvious during console transitions.
PeakPointMatrix
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I've only seen the video showing their new home-building tool, which looked pretty intuitive. I haven't kept up, but have impressions been that negative for the rest of the game?
Edit: Nvm, read the removed features list. Yikes.
Edit: Nvm, read the removed features list. Yikes.
It mostly boils down like this:
Create-a-Sim? Awesome, but we miss Create-a-Style.
Build/Buy Mode? Nice, but where the heck is my pool and terrain tools?
Live Mode? ...nope!
No babies, no toddlers, inactive Sims don't do anything, no normal careers (But you can build a rocketship and be a space pirate!), a ton of missing objects and NPCs, but at least you have Emotions as a new thing. The simulation part is kind of... halfhearted, at best, it seems. It'd almost be a lie to call The Sims 4 a Life Simulator at this point, despite that The Sims, as a series, more or less IS that entire genre.
If there's ONE series that desperately needs a competitor, it's The Sims. Come on Activision/Ubisoft/Square-Enix/Indies, now's your chance!
ShinRPGamer
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So EA is already preparing to place The Sims in its graveyard of murdered franchises? What will they do (kill) next?
IronicSonic
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What about [paid] youtubers?
Handy Fake
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PeakPointMatrix
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How the hell can they promote this game with a straight face. I can't even think of a numbered sequel that got that much worse from the previous game.
That issue is... different here.
EA has these... um... I'm not sure what to call them. EA calls them Yib-Sims. Means "friend" in Simlish. Yes I know some Simlish, not the point. They, unlike the gaming press DO have early access to The Sims 4. I suppose "evangelicals" would be the word. Respected people in the Sims communities who are expected to shill the game to their fans.
Funny thing is, among these, the biggest fans of the series, there's a mixed opinion. One blogger, although I'm not entirely sure if she's a Yib-Sim or not, actually got her blog banned from being mentioned at the official EA The Sims forum. Mention "Honeywell Sims" and your post automatically gets flagged for moderator approval.
Reading it, it's kind of obvious why. Gotta control the message.
I was thinking that EA was planning a day one patch that wouldn't be ready until release date (based on the way they update their mobile phone offerings of this franchise).
silver.tongue
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I can totally see this catching on and becoming a trend. Totally.
The game will probably be decent even with all the things being cut or scaled back.
MHWilliams
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The Sims 4 builds on the strong Sims fanbase and is likely review-proof. EA probably feels it doesn't need to worry about outlet reviews for launch.
Hoho for breakfast
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Even if the game were somehow good, couldn't this create a bias against the game anyway pushing reviewers to give it a worse score?
KernelPanic
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And reviewers will defend whether may be wrong with it.
After Sim City I'm not really surprised to hear I can't review Sims 4 until after it has come out. Maxis just don't have the shine like they use to, and its pretty clear from the gameplay videos and many articles noting cut features.
Just like the movie industry, if the game was actually good the developer would be screaming it from the rooftops, instead of standing behind a "no review until after launch" facade. It is clear though that there are people out there who will just buy the game on good faith or because of their investment in the series, just like those who go and see terrible movies like Sharknado, so this no review system works to some effect.
Just like the movie industry, if the game was actually good the developer would be screaming it from the rooftops, instead of standing behind a "no review until after launch" facade. It is clear though that there are people out there who will just buy the game on good faith or because of their investment in the series, just like those who go and see terrible movies like Sharknado, so this no review system works to some effect.
mysteriousmage09
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Game will be an absolute train wreck.
I've been wishing someone would try and compete with The Sims for ages now. Right now, they know they don't gotta do squat because there is literally no alternative.
If one of the other big companies were to put a good amount of effort in to another life simulator to take on The Sims, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Actually, since you mentioned Squeenix, I've been wanting a Sims style game with graphics as nice as FFXIV for a few months now. No idea why that combination.
Omnii-chan
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That's okay, they just gave me Sims 2 complete which will have more content than 4.
Love Deterrence
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Practices like this are inexcusable. Quite frankly, it only gives some of us yet another reason to be cynical towards EA. Why do it? It shows a lack of confidence in the product and causes fans (who are more in-tune with game reviews and things of that nature) to lose hope. I know, it's EA... But it is incredibly troubling to hear this - especially after my less-than-stellar
experience with Battlefield 4.
(GOD AWFUL)
Hamster Plugin
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It doesn't say it's a subscription. Battlefield 3 and 4 also have a "Premium" which is just a season pass for all the DLC.
From the vid it says that The Sims 4 Premium gives you "early access to 3 new packs" so it looks like just a season pass for the first 3 DLCs.
Kocolino67
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It's not even funny, this is just sad. This reads like a massive regress.
I'm sure that the reviews will shed some light on it.
ebullientprism
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Well that's not a good sign. I was kinda hoping that it would still turn out OK.
Maybe not for you, but I genuinely enjoyed Sims 1 and 2. It's all subjective.