> @Simmerville said:
> Anyone reacting negatively to new simmers getting the 8 years old base game for free: How mad do you get when a movie you paid to watch in the cinema is running for free on a TV channel 2-3 years later? It's pretty much the same, except you (hopefully) had tons more hours of fun from buying the basegame than going to the cinema. Not many ppl would pay a full cinema ticket to watch an old film, just like fewer gamers will invest in a 8 years old game... If I get any old game it would only be because it is practically free.
I don't think anyone is reacting negatively, I think it's more of a natural reaction. One that I'm sure EA/Maxis took into consideration.
The bottom line is EA/Maxis is a company like any other. They are in the business of making money. This is a great move for them as it exposes more people to an amazing game and offers an opportunity to make them profit.
For the users of the game, it no doubt extends the life of Sims 4 which is a benefit to us all. I am really happy that many new people will be exposed to the game.
It's really a win/win.
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