So apparently several Game Changers went to Redwood City for Sims Camp on the 4th and 5th of this month. However, it doesn’t appear any information from that camp has been released. Do you guys know when the embargo will be lifted?

Sims camp seemed very hush hush this year. It’s kind of weird.

Yeah, there was no word about it, then suddenly they were there, but aside from a few tweets none of them really posted much about it. Last year most of them were tweeting like crazy, and putting up YouTube vlogs.

Is there even an embargo on stating when the embargo is lifted? I feel like we should know by now when to expect the floodgates to open.

"mischiefluver;c-17302667" wrote:Is there even an embargo on stating when the embargo is lifted? I feel like we should know by now when to expect the floodgates to open. Nothing, total silence so far. Last year they were all saying the embargo lifts on ____, and I can’t wait to share with you all. This year, crickets. The whole thing is strange.

"Pamtastic72;c-17302673" wrote:"mischiefluver;c-17302667" wrote:Is there even an embargo on stating when the embargo is lifted? I feel like we should know by now when to expect the floodgates to open. Nothing, total silence so far. Last year they were all saying the embargo lifts on ____, and I can’t wait to share with you all. This year, crickets. The whole thing is strange.It is really weird! You would think at least one game changer would give a date. All I can think is that the gamechangers are being held to a really specific and strict contract.

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catloverplayer
Rising Ace
5 years ago
I'm guessing Monday for Sims Camp Info and Wednesday Early Access for Game Changers.
atreya33
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
It is al very strange indeed. I suspect it has something to do with the patch for discover University. There is total silence about that as well. I think there is a big patch coming and they they want to keep it a surprise.
indiasparks
5 years ago
Do you guys think the embargo will lift on the weekend or Monday?
I hope the sims team don’t adopt this advertising strategy in future, I’m desperate for info!
Perthelia
New Novice
5 years ago
"EdithV;c-17302799" wrote:
Do you guys think the embargo will lift on the weekend or Monday?
I hope the sims team don’t adopt this advertising strategy in future, I’m desperate for info!

There is an official livestream tomorrow. They're not going to lift the embargo before that.
catloverplayer
Rising Ace
5 years ago
"Simpatsyann;c-17302815" wrote:
"EdithV;c-17302799" wrote:
Do you guys think the embargo will lift on the weekend or Monday?
I hope the sims team don’t adopt this advertising strategy in future, I’m desperate for info!

There is an official livestream tomorrow. They're not going to lift the embargo before that.

Right now I'd be happy just for an announcement of when the embargo will lift.
Foopydoopydoo
5 years ago
The team seems to have tightened down on any kind of leaks for this pack, it's probably to check whether this more 'channelled' approach to building hype will boost sales. I don't think they're being intentionally sneaky wrt content or they wouldn't have a stream a full week before release but I guess we'll see how they cover the pack's content tomorrow.
paigeisin5
New Spectator
5 years ago
This secret squirrel stuff has become so annoying. And it gets worse with every new pack. Especially when it's an EP. But it does feel as if the teams aren't finished with a few key bits of the EP and update, and are afraid to say anything right now in case some of those bits and pieces don't make it into the finished product. Crunch time at the EA studio, all hands on deck!
atreya33
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
"EdithV;c-17302799" wrote:
Do you guys think the embargo will lift on the weekend or Monday?
I hope the sims team don’t adopt this advertising strategy in future, I’m desperate for info!

Personally I think that might be the goal of the new approach, getting us so desperate for info that we will focus on the life stream.
paigeisin5
New Spectator
5 years ago
EA would never, ever admit to not having a finished product on release day. OMG and LOL!! The sky would fall before they'd miss a deadline! But, seriously, the week before a new release has to be hectic. I do not envy the teams one little bit right now. Then we have another holiday falling on a Monday before a release on Friday, and wow. Just wow. By next weekend, I am sure everyone at the studio will be ready for two solid days of sleep.
Peapod79
5 years ago
All this silence does worry me now that they are rushing and it's going to be buggy. I'm sure they're quiet and rushing so it's not buggy, I don't believe the people working on it want it to be a mess but I'm worried it's going to be. I feel like this whole year has been rushed, more so than other years, but that might also be just me and my life at home feeling like everything is happening so fast. The silence does have me questioning things a little more this time though, something is different.