Maybe the "new Sims experience" could be optional multiplayer a la Stardew Valley.

"Writin_Reg;c-16465081" wrote:
I run a super computer -with a big wide screen - I thought gameboys were ridiculous as well- my kids had tons of those games, and their kids now like the mobile games- Not my thing at all. Oh and I have 20-20 vision so not a problem looking at them - I just see no point - never mind none of the kind of control I like. Heck I won't even use a laptop - if that tells you anything. I ran my desktop in a camper for two summers - and there were 2 laptops in the camper - brand new, even 1 gaming laptop - not interested. I like desktops I create myself with my components of choice. I am as choosy about the games I play.

I play my games on my desk computer as well, because I like to actually see easily what I'm doing and have the controls I want. I did play S3 on a laptop when I was pregnant and couch bound for my whole pregnancy and that was a huge help to me for getting through the day not moving. When I get a new gaming computer however, it will be a desk top. My kids also had the Gameboys and I just didn't see it as why play Mario & monkey games on the gameboy when a huge tv screen is available. I did try Sims freeplay and I didn't like the leveling up part because I actually hate it in the Sims games as well. Only played it for around 15mins. I've not tried/considered mobile and I probably won't. The only thing I want a phone game for and my phone has a large screen is to play a random game like blackjack while I'm waiting on whatever and can't be doing what I would like. :)