Let's all have virtual lives!
from the is-it-a-blockbuster-game dept
Thu, Feb 17th 2000 12:06pm —
Ryan
I've recently been reading a lot about
"The Sims", in salon there was an article about one writer that got bored and started to torture their virtual people. I really wonder what all the techdirt readers think about this, obviously all of us are into tech but do we want to live out virtual lives. I, for one have stopped myself from buying the game because I'm pretty sure I'd get addicted to it and do nothing else for days. What do all of you think about this game, is it the future of entertainment ?
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Living with The Sims
Overall, I was impressed with it. It's a great game, and lots of fun, especially if you're a control freak or if you're into architecture (or, for that matter, interior design). I was totally and hopelessly addicted to the game for a few days (as I am with all Maxis games after I first play them). But eventually, the addiction wore off as the game became more and more routine. I haven't played it in some time now.
I wouldn't say this is the future of gaming, although it is definitely one of the best games I've had the pleasure of playing. I recommend buying it on a Friday evening...that way you can play it all weekend and hopefully shake off your addiction by the time Monday rolls around. :)
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WICKED....
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Subject:Food
Fead all 80% [lasts them 2 days]
Cool? Just spending 3 hours trying to get my 'family' to funtion sounds like a harsh job. My job is just as hard.......
Another concetp [what I will do if I try the game] is have two roommies sharing a pad, one a theif and the other a rich kid. "Hey...that's my TV". Fun [twisted] Games......
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