Unfortunately Lackluster
Edit to add: On a positive note, I do think that Gamepacks are where Sims 4 really shines and they have all been amazing EXCEPT Strangerville which was not worth the money at all. Gamepacks come with ...
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"Atreya33;c-17137116" wrote:"PrincipleOfEntropy;c-17137081" wrote:"DeafSimmer;c-17136573" wrote:
I had to agree. It doesn't have as much clothing items, and some of my favorite clothes from Sims 3 Island Paradise didn't make a comeback. It would be nice if a CC creator converted the Island Paradise clothes from Sims 3 to the Sims 4. I'm also disappointed that firewalking and resorts weren't included. And most of the Game Changers' reviews are either too enthusiastic or not entirely honest, as if they're worried about losing that Game Changer status. If I was a Youtuber, I would be very honest when reviewing Island Living.
Being honest is a sketchy part of the program. Game Changer Gggmanlives was paid to review Anthem on his YouTube channel and had his content removed when he cited issues with the game.
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/youtuber-says-ea-demanded-takedown-paid-review-1203146117/
EA reps claim the take down was due to concerns regarding honesty but nothing he mentioned in his review was dishonest. He cited poor frame rate and horrible load times as the main issues, all of which are now widely discussed problems.
If this is true, then I will look at the game changer program differently. What I miss in the article in the link is EA giving the specific reason to demand the removal of his content. Not meeting the guidelines feels like a vague argument. If he told lies, it would be in EA's interest to point it out exactly so they can rectify lies that are big enough to as for removal of content.
In any case, as soon as I figured out what game changers are, I stopped seeing them as independent reviewers. Even if game changers don't get paid with money , the are given games for free before the release date , and I got the impression they even got the trip to EA play for free . So they are attached to EA and can lose privileges if they go against the game changer rules. They depend on EA for those priveleges. For me it feels as if EA is using them as advertisers.
I do like to watch them though, and a lot of them are simply very dedicated fans. They are very good in showcasing the game, but for critical, objective reviews I look elsewhere.
I’ve heard that too about that game changer and anthem. Honestly I’m inclined to believe it.
Game changers are flown out for events, that is for certain. I think accommodation may be down to the individual. Wouldn’t surprise me if perks like Disneyland are free. Game changers also get given free merchandise and goodies at events and sent them at certain points in the year. I have a cousin who was sent a sims gingerbread house kit for example.
EA use game changers as cheap advertisement for their products. I can understand to a degree why people want into the programme but I can relate more to people like LGR who were offered the opportunity and declined for their channel integrity.
