When Will Wright pitched The Sims in the 1990s, EA executives doubted its potential as a 'virtual dollhouse'. Despite this, it became a massive success with 85 million players worldwide. The game's open-ended nature attracted casual gamers by allowing players to manage the lives of their characters in elaborate detail, leading to creative storytelling and memorable experiences, such as infamous memes. The game's longevity is fueled by community engagement through mods, where players can customize gameplay and share creations, fostering a strong bond among 'Simmers'.
The original game's open-ended nature helped it to become a hit and reach so-called "casual gamers" outside the medium's more dedicated audience.
UK-based streamer Jesse, best known as Plumbella, says she became obsessed with the legendary trick when she first played the game at five years old.
For dedicated fans, Jesse says, the longevity comes from building on each other's creations.
The Sims has been part of Jesse's life ever since, thanks, she says, to the community around it.
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