Can we talk about the sims 4 rebrand vidio ?

"JoAnne65;c-17287148" wrote:

"Felicity;c-17287141" wrote:

"ceyric;c-17286839" wrote:

"Felicity;c-17283816" wrote:

"Horrorgirl6;d-967777" wrote:
Besides being cringey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKVaEM0VfXU
I feel like this video is manipulating.It feels like they took a bunch of people with self-esteem issues than put them on the center. The thing is this game is not meant to be a safe space, and you shouldn't be using this game as the main comfort. I have issues as well, and this does not sit well with me.

I do not like this ad at all. It's irresponsible. A video game should never ever be suggested as an alternative for counseling. I'm surprised that they didn't get much backlash for this ad.

I guess I'm old fashioned. I just think video games should be fun to play.

Unfortunately, the reality is that when people are depressed or their lives aren't good for whatever reason, some turn to drugs, others turn to gambling, some turn to video games, etc. Anything to distract one from the fact that their actual life isn't the best. I do wish that wasn't the case.

Yes, I understand that people use escapism as a way to deal with depression and other issues. And that is what makes this advertisement even more reprehensible. Instead of a video game, what if an alcohol company used this theme for advertising? As I said before, this ad is exploitative.

Edit: It's not a group of people hanging out and sharing their experiences. It's an advertisement. That is why it is gross.

Though I agree with you basically, I’m not sure this comparison is entirely accurate, because there is of course more to a Sims game than just being a game that allows you to escape reality (and I guess that’s what they’re mainly focusing on here). It’s a life simulation game that allows you in the most free, sandbox kind of way to play out a life every way you want to. I stand by my opinion about this video and how it crosses a line it shouldn’t cross, but there is more to it than just advertising addiction.

Joanne, I'm speaking as someone who both has struggled with clinical depression my entire life and someone who has dealt with MMO addiction. There is really a difference in an ad that talks about "playing with life" and this. I would not find this bothersome if a bunch of people were sharing on reddit (or wherever) these stories. I would be a bit concerned for some of them, but escape and fantasies can be sanity saving. The issue comes in when it's an advertisement. They're not talking about playing with life -- they're talking about dealing with life. I understand why someone would play under those circumstances -- it just should not be a selling point.