The Major Effect "The Sims" had upon the Gaming World (and why we don't talk about it)

I remember when computer games were soley text run on corporate main frame computers and astoundingly popular, both genders. Quite agree that the Sims was a major change bringer. My ancient take on it is that it is a game that everyone can relate to, a game that lets people do things they never could (or dare to) in real life, experiment, discover talents they never thought they had, tell and share stories, and so much more. It's a game that brought enrichment, not just how many 'bad guys' you could dispose of in your quest for more gold and XP.