Sims Freeplay Flashcards
1
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Freemium
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The sims freeplay is free to play but has microtransactions, so saying it is free is inaccurate.
2
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How Many downloads did Sims freeplay have?
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5 million
3
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Microtransactions
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- In Game purchases
- payments between £1-£5
- Can be used to get ahead in games or virtual currencies.
- Can be exploitive, linked to gambling and exploitive of children
4
Q
Moderation
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Moderated by PEGI
Sims free play is categorised as a 12
5
Q
Modern Genders
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Sims freeplay doesn’t for new genders in the modern day society - For example the game doesnt allow you to be transgender
6
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Hyperreality
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Sims Free play allows you to create a hyperreality of there life in game creating escapism and an alternative view of there lives or not.
7
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Race and ethnicity
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- Allows you to choose the racial identity
- These categories reflect racial groups in real society
- This is discourse in how inclusive or accurate depiction of race
8
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Reality
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The sims free play is a social simulator meaning it functions as a model of the world
The social element in the key focus.
9
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Secondary Game
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- Spin off of The sims series
- Freeplay is 1gb and The sims is 10gb to account for the technical limitation of the mobile phones
10
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psychographics
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- Players are likely familiar with the PC game
- Casual attitudes towards gaming
- Busy Person - Prefers to play games on the go
- an interest in social simulation
11
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Demographics
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- Gender - the overall series has a strong skew towards a female audience which probably carries over to the mobile game
- Age - Franchise average player age of 25 and 35
- Nationality - available on both apple and android
12
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Playing GOD
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- Gain enjoyment from the role of creating the virtual world
- Players have a desire to control over and environment
- Less interested in action more interested in human drama and relationships
- Creative and escapist aspects could appeal to players
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