All posts tagged in Life Simulation
Oct 21, 2018
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave you ever wistfully wondered what it’s like to have a claim to fame? Well, ponder no further!
EA Games’ Sims franchise is notorious for allowing Simmers to indulge in frivolous fantasies. The upcoming Sims 4 expansion pack is no exception! The expansion pack, which is entitled The Sims 4 Get Famous, is seemingly relevant given the age we live in and the abundance of generation Z Simmers. The Sims 4 Get Famous will allow Simmers to reach for the stars and become A-list actors or celebrity influencers, and to go from rags to riches and live a life of luxury.
Features:
- Rise to stardom – Achieve both fame and fortune as your Sim gets catapulted into the limelight. But remember, being a celebrity comes with both perks and drawbacks.
- Act the part – Guide your sims into an alluring acting career. Star in commercials and Television series’. Get a big break, and you may even land a role in a big blockbuster!
- Talk of The town – Work your way up from a modest starter home to the mega-mansion of your dreams. Aim for a legendary diamond on Starlight boulevard with your Sim’s name emblazoned on it. Work hard enough, and you too can be the talk of the town.
- Lavish Lifestyle – Live a life of luxury and glamour. Obtain numerous celebrity perks as your Sim’s celebrity status soars. Showcase chic clothing out and about, or even adorn your abode with alluring gold-plated furniture!
The Sims 4 Get Famous (which can be pre-ordered from Origin) will be released on November 15th 2018 for PC and Mac, and will cost $39.99 to purchase.
- Oct 12, 2018
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he solo developer of Stardew Valley (Eric Barone of ConcernedApe) has recently made an exciting announcement. Stardew Valley will soon be available on iOS and Android! The game will be coming to iOS first, and will be released on the app store (where it can be pre-ordered) on the 24th October. The mobile version of the game is being overseen by London-based studio The Secret Police.
About Stardew Valley:
Stardew Valley is a Harvest Moon-reminiscent RPG farming simulation with pixel graphics. Developed by ConcernedApe and published by Chucklefish, the game was very well received. It currently holds a 10/10 rating on Steam where it also has ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews.
Some of the game’s features include:
- Raising animals, growing crops and improving your farm
- Improving skills in 5 different areas (farming, mining, combat, fishing, and foraging)
- A variety of complex characters, places, enigmas, and secrets to discover
- Diversity in character customization and dating
- Over two hours of original music.
The game is already available to play on a wide variety of platforms including:
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Mac OS
- PS4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PS Vita
About Stardew Valley for mobile:
Unfortunately, online multiplayer farming will not be available on iOS and Android. The port will, however, include all of the single player content from the recent 1.3 PC update.
The mobile versions have been optimized for touch screens, and contain a new UI, new controls, and a new menu system. Additionally, upon the game’s launch, players will be able to transfer their PC save data to iOS via iTunes.
Priced at $7.99 and with no in-app purchase options, the port is seemingly good value for money.
Eric Barone has said that the Android version of the game is nearly complete. He has also reassured gamers that work on multiplayer updates for consoles will be unaffected. This is because the console updates are being handled by teams separate from those working on the mobile versions.
- Aug 12, 2018
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]icontier is an upcoming pixel art-stylized miniscape RPG. The game’s retro 2D art style, alongside its life simulation elements, make it comparable to Stardew Valley and the original Harvest Moon games.
Picontier is designed by indie label SKIPMORE, who are best known for their Fairune and Drancia series titles. It is being published by Flyhigh Works Co., a company established in 2011 that specializes in localizing Japanese, English and Chinese titles.
It has recently been announced that the PC version of the game will be released via Steam this winter. Whilst FlyHigh works did not mention other platforms in their recent broadcast, the game has previously been announced for PS4, Switch, and 3DS.
About:
Picontier is a mini RPG game that allows players to enjoy slow-living on a whimsical island after being washed ashore. Its life simulation elements include farming, crafting, fishing, and mining. Like Stardew Valley, the game also appeals to the more adventurous of gamers by offering excitement. In this instance, players can journey to the dungeons to fight monsters. Additionally, the game contains a charming story and a variety of strange island creatures to communicate with. The game therefore seems to tick all the boxes where depth is concerned.
- Jun 10, 2018
Ooblets at E3 2018
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]oblets have announced that they will be taking part in E3 this year. PC Gamer will therefore be revealing some exclusive secrets about Ooblets on their PC Gaming Show on Twitch. The stream will take place tomorrow (Monday 11th June) at 3pm PT, at Twitch.tv/pcgamer.
Brand new pins at The Yetee
To celebrate their participation in E3, the developers have added 3 more Ooblets pins to their merchandise collection. The pins can be purchased alongside pre-existing Ooblets merchandise at The Yetee.
Ooblets Discord emojis
Those who follow Ooblets on Twitter and Discord may already be aware of this, but some awesome Ooblets emojis are now available to use on Discord. You can follow Ooblets on Discord (if you haven’t already) here.
May Devlog
In their May Devlog (which can be read here), the developers talk about their engagement with E3, and how more information about the game’s progress will be revealed there. In the meantime however, they talk about updates such as:
- New animations
- Added dialogue
- The ability for characters to visually hold items
- More male hairstyles
- Region design testing
They have stated that next on their to-do list is:
- To finish Badgetown
- To complete the friendship system
- To try and get the game ready for early testing
- May 25, 2018
Finally!
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ans of The Sims will be pleased to hear that EA Games have finally announced the release of a long-awaited The Sims 4 Seasons expansion pack. Fittingly, the expansion pack (that will be released for PC and Mac on June 22nd), will be entitled The Sims 4 Seasons.
Features of the new expansion include
- Four different seasons. Prepare to wrap-up for winter, or swelter in the summer sun.
- Seasonal Activities. From summer pool parties, to winter ice-skating.
- Calendar and Holiday Celebrations. Celebrate traditional holidays as well as creating your own. Exchange gifts with friends and family, maintain traditions, and even entertain special guests.
- Gardening Career. Green-fingered Simmers will even be able to start a career in gardening, as either a botanist or a flower arranger.
The new addition to the beloved series is described in more depth here, in a light-hearted manner which the kooky series is notorious for.
EA games have already made the game available for pre-order. The game can be pre-purchased here for £34.99.
Fans have impatiently waited since 2014 for a season-themed expansion, and have only recently been graced with the pet-themed expansion pack, The Sims 4 Cats+Dogs.
Pets and Seasons aren’t the only things we’ve had to wait for. Upon it’s release in 2014, there was an outcry over the game’s lack of pools and toddlers. This lead to a hasty patch from developers, in order to appease the aquaphiles and broody hens.
The Sims 4 may be lacking in certain elements, but snow makes everything better right? ❄
