links to post modernism – everything superficial and hyperrealistic
parody – copying real life – remaking friends, celebrities etc
developed by EA Mobile and later with Firemonkeys Studios
free version of The Sims for mobile devices
released for iOS on December 15, 2011
released for Android on February 15, 2012
released for BlackBerry 10 on July 31, 2013
released for Windows Phone 8 on September 12, 2013
released for Fire OS in October 2012
game features four types of currency: Simoleons, Lifestyle Points, Social Points, and Simcash, the latter being obtainable by spending real currency
Sims Freeplay received “Generally favorable reviews” from critics, holding an aggregated Metacritic score of 80/100
The video game was banned due to the possibility of establishing a homosexual relationship in: China, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt
create people of alls sorts of gender style – creative thing
the representative for ea told fans on an online forum that sims mobile game the sims freeplay will no longer be available in 7 countries – spokesperson said “in light of regional standard” the game will no longer be updated. -it was banned due to games explicit LGBT CONTENT.
immerses people to be able to escape their real life and give people control over peoples hyperreality life
Open system -any body can play it – however due to the ban it is now considered as a closed system, as countries like china and saudi arab cannot play the game
Active involvement- play game. and transferring money