Has anyone seen the music choice for the latest trailer?!https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1433838197398589443Now, the song is awful. But hopefully this means there has been a change of direction where more adult themes might be coming into the game, The Sims 4 is too bright, colourful and perfect - nothing bad ever happens, it is all too child friendly and I tire of it.

As much as I want to be optimistic with you, no. I do not think they are, at all really. Starting when I was in Preschool I listened to Disturbed, Papa Roach, etc. because of my father. In elementary school my school bus played hip hop all the way to and back from school. My bus driver even organized a little thing to have us sing Smack That by Akon (think that is how he spelled his name) for the principal.When it comes to music, as long as most of the swears are semi censored, most people do not care what kids sing. They just think they don't understand and that it is fine. Oh, and this was not some super liberal school either. They'd meltdown if you wore a hat inside and it was a small enough school that they could get away with having regular Christian elements present.

I'm not sure it would mean a change in direction for the game, but maybe for their trailers, they hired Luumia to work on them and he has a certain style and makes cc which I think appeals more to older people.

I doubt that. Its not the first time they have added adultier music styles. They dont wanna mess with their rating or their sales.

Oh how I wish we could have some less kiddy content like romance ... and suchnot exactly fan of this song in particular tho...just feeling a little Crumplebottom about it I guess *gets in crumplebottom gear and goes to spa to slap multiple sims for being improper in public *

Is that Meagan Thee Stalion? Sorry I'm at work and can't listen to it at full blast.I don't think the Sims has ever been "family friendly". Have you forgotten "Hot in Herre" on the Summer station in Seasons? :D :D I honestly would love some more "adult" gameplay in my sims game.

The Sims 4 moving away from its kid friendly themes?

InuMiroLover
New Spectator
4 years ago
"VeeDub;c-17972213" wrote:
If they use Ginuwine's "Pony" when/if they ever do a trailer about horses... then we can talk about non-kid-friendly themes. Yeah. :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbnoG2dsUk0

*sweats loudly*

Now Im not saying that they should use that song if and when we get a pack about horses...Im just saying...I wouldnt be against it. They probably shouldnt! But...I wouldnt say no to it.

Now if you excuse me I have to listen to a particular song on repeat for like the next 3 hours.

On topic, first time listening to that song? I got a good chuckle out of it. Its not what I would listen to, but its what the kids are listening to so I dont really care. I thought it was a little cringy, but that's all.
SheriSim
Seasoned Hotshot
4 years ago
I think it would be nice if it did mean a change for the direction of the game, but, I think that’s just wishful thinking.
taydevsim
New Spectator
4 years ago
if anything, the sims 4 seems to be leaning even more into childish antics, so no.
evilyn_37
Rising Adventurer
4 years ago
I loved the song and the trailer. Don’t think they mean anything though. I wish it did.
SilentK008
Seasoned Newcomer
4 years ago
I thought the trailer for the spa-day-refresh was really good. Like the song as well.

ROM had K.Flay - Blood in The Cut. That song did not magically give us more adult themes going forward so I guess that it will be the same as ever. It's just me guessing here.
EmmaVane
Seasoned Veteran
4 years ago
"EIisabetta;c-17972551" wrote:
This game is, and has ALWAYS been, rated T for Teen. While there are some 'kid friendly' things, it is not and never has been a kids game. There have always, and I do mean always, been warnings for content.

I REALLY want to comment on some of the comments about the choice of music and what they sound like but I also don't want to lose my posting privleges.

The original Sims game was actually rated for kids aged 7+ in the UK. Some of the later packs and collections were 12+, likely due to some of the risqué additions.

You can't see a rating on the original game case, but the Double and Triple Deluxe versions (containing base game and various expansions) are clearly marked as 7+. The complete collection is rated 12+.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uJ4AAOSwBmJcgZds/s-l1600.jpg
Bluegayle
Hero
4 years ago
Canada Double Deluxe was T for teens.

I meant Deluxe edition for Sims & Double Deluxe for Sims2
Jocee21224
4 years ago
I doubt it, unfortunately. A lot of younger audiences like this song, even if it's a bit more mature.
In fact, they may be trying to attract newer generations by using more current music.
Bmm209
4 years ago
"LeGardePourpre;c-17992168" wrote:
The Sims is probably Teen rated not because of the Woohoo interaction, but because of the LGBT and same sex romance.

The most of countries think a kid is too young to "understand" it.

I doubt that its because of lgbt themes. There are lgbt characters being starred in childrens shows. But no childrens shows has people having sex in garbage dumpsters, "free love" policies or streakers. Besides like 50 sex spots, there lots of innuendo in game & the like, which I see why its teen. Also its M in some countries.
Harukotyan
4 years ago
Not only Sims4 is 18+ in Russia 'cause of LGBT but Sims Mobile is completely prohibited here 'cause of the same reasons.