This image released by Electronic Arts shows the new diverse characters that will be available on “The Sims 4” the latest edition of “The Sims” video game.Electronic Arts via AP LOS ANGELES — The creators of “The Sims” are opening up gender customization options for the first time in the long-running history of the popular life simulation video game. “The Sims” publisher Electronic Arts and developer Maxis said a free update available Thursday for “The Sims 4” will remove gender boundaries and allow players to create virtual townsfolk — or Sims, as they’re known — with any type of physique, walk style or voice they choose. “The Sims 4” and earlier installments of the 16-year-old series previously restricted specific clothing, hair styles and other aesthetic options to either male or female characters. EA and Maxis said over 700 pieces of content previously available to only male or female Sims will now be accessible regardless of gender in “The Sims 4” and its various expansion packs. The studio said in a statement it wanted to “make sure players can create characters they can identify with or relate to through powerful tools that give them influence over a Sims’ gender, age, ethnicity, body type and more.” While previous editions of “The Sims” have featured character customization restrictions based on gender, users have unofficially modified the PC game over the years to remove such barriers. “The Sims 4” executive producer Rachel Franklin said in an email to The Associated Press that the developers have been working for over a year on the update.
“the Sims” Removes Gender Barriers In Video Game
The Associated Press, Denver Post: Entertainment
Thu, 06/02/2016 - 8:36am
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