This slides is a coursework for NETS3010 Online Games, Play and Gamification

1. Everything you need to know about

2. The sims 4 is a simulation video game where
players can create a sim and control their life
completely.
Created by maxis and Released by Electronic
Arts in 2014, this game is a sequel to their
previous game, The sims 3.
What is The sims 4?
Players can create their sims, build houses and allow
their sims to participate is challenges that can
improve their skills and aspirations.
The sims is considered a social simulation game as it
is mainly based on the sims social interacti0n and
virtual activities similar to real life.

3. The objective of the game is all up to the
players. However, most of the players uses the
game to create an alternative life.
Even though the sims is only accessible for
players age 13+, the average players are
female ages between 18 to 24.
How to play The sims 4?
The sims 4 can be played on PC, Mac, Xbox one and
ps4 and it can be bought on Steam, ea, Origin for
about 79 Malaysian Ringgits.
The sims 4 also includes expansion packs that are
sold separately for the players that would like to
add more items and activities for their sims.

4. The Sims 4 improves character development
and housebuilding tools and adds new
emotion and personality components.
Since its debut, The Sims 4 has received several
DLC expension packs such as Spa Day, seasons
and discover university.
The latest extension pack was released in July
2021, called cottage living.
The sims 4 design
Considering that the sims 4 center point is to let the
sims experience activities that players can
experience in the real world, the expansion pack is to
create unlimited activities for the sims to try.

5. According to the Washington post, there are
more than 20 million players worldwide on the
Sims 4.
The Sims allows users the chance to design a
life they wish, which requires players to go to
work, develop relationships, manage feelings,
and even raise children to fulfil their
character's needs and goals, which may
represent the player's real-world needs and
aspirations.
why is The sims 4 popular?
The simplicity of the game allows all players to be
familiarized with the game very quickly and they
are able to remember the technicality of the game
even after they stop for a period amount of time.

6. So, Would you play
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7. References
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