EA Staff@PugLove888, Millie Bobbie Brown (MBB) was one of the breakout stars from the Netflix series Stranger Things which, looking at this Game Pack, seems to give off similar vibes from. To me, it feels almost like a shoehorned Game Pack to reflect upon that series.
I have nothing against MBB herself, but considering the development period that it likely took for this Game Pack, and the association Sims 4 has now, I find it quite difficult for it to be a mere coincidence.
This all said, I recall the last outburst that was made in relation to material released by the EA/Maxis team, that "to them, something new might differ from what the fans/players want." I have no problem with that; however that also comes off as insulting or arrogant towards the player base who want to share their enthusiasm, but feel there's a disconnection between the consumer and the developer.
I am probably getting too deep into the weeds here in the wrong medium to discuss this matter, but I had to make my opinion known in some way. I am not angry at the announcement of this Game Pack, however I am disappointed as I feel that the hype that was suddenly drummed up for it this week was unfounded.
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@burin077, ah, thanks for clarifying! 🤨 Not having Netflix, I'd never seen a whole episode of "Stranger Things", just a few scenes when visiting a relative. (I wanted to check it out, but there was too much cross conversation going on) -- so I didn't know she was on the show! 😳 I thought this pack had a "Stranger Things" vibe to it though. 😎 I think I must have got MMB confused with Baby Ariel since I thought that MMB might also be a social media star. 🤭😃
I still think that this looks like a fun pack! 🙂 And this kind of theming for the Sims has been done before, so I think it fits in with some of the older themes in the Sims, especially TS2! (The pictures also remind me of the '90s Soundgarden video "Black Hole Sun"! 😮😃 😉 )
Thanks again for educating me! 😇
A very valid point, @kreatora
If the pack just "drops off" after the mystery is solved, it limits the pack's replay value.
I do find the pack does have a few things I would certainly like, too; hairstyles, outfits, and of course more building space.
Here's hoping my worry over this pack is unfounded; I do want to like new material for The Sims, I guess just the unveiling of this pack and the premise behind it leave something to be desired for me.
It is wrong to force us to update today. The patch notes don't mention any major changes like in November. And it comes two days after starting press about the new game pack so... obviously the patch is preparing for next week's pack launch. What if I don't want to buy the game pack?!? What if I want to wait till the modders I subscribe to are able to repair broken mods. Nope. Can't play! Must patch! That is so wrong. I have a lot much money invested in this game and I cannot even play it and enjoy the same game I turned off 12 hours ago.
