I've been a dedicated Maxis customer for decades and have invested a significant amount in your games. However, the recent addition of a constantly blinking shopping cart in the UI is incredibly disruptive and feels like an aggressive push for content I don't want. It's seriously hindering my enjoyment of the game.
I'm concerned this signals a troubling change in EA's priorities, similar to what happened with SimCity. If this trend of intrusive monetization continues, I'll be forced to reconsider my loyalty to The Sims franchise.
While I appreciate your need for revenue, this approach is counterproductive. I love the sandbox aspect of The Sims, but constant in-game advertisements are unacceptable in a product I've already paid for. I urge you to remove this UI element and reconsider strategies that prioritize player experience over short-term profit. Otherwise, you risk losing loyal customers like myself.
