Michael Rolon

Quantum Rush, the new online racer of Berlin based online game developers GameArt Studio, not only has elaborate graphics (you can watch all game videos in the Quantum Rush blog) but the gameplay and story are […]

It has been recently announced that Sony’s London Studio director Dave Ranyard  will reveal a new free to play SingStar reboot at next month’s F2P Summit. F2P Summit takes place on October 10th at Richmix in […]

Sony recently announced at Gamescon that the PlayStation Vita will be receiving a price cut to $199 and €199. Due to this, I am sure that many consumers are looking forward to picking up the console to see what […]

iPhone 5S the ‘world’s first’ 64-bit smartphone, both available September 20
Apple has recently unveiled their brand new iPhone 5S and its entry-level companion, the iPhone 5C: Both of these devices will be […]

Catch Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Starring Mega Mewtwo, on CITV October 19th

To celebrate the October 12th worldwide release of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, CITV will be showing the debut […]

Titanfall Playable for the first time in the UK at Eurogamer Expo
Gamer Network has recently announced the one of the most anticipated next generation games Titalfall, will be playable for the first time in the […]

ATELIER MERURU PLUS: THE APPRENTICE OF ARLAND COMES TO PLAYSTATION ®VITA
Atelier Merurur Plus: The Apprentice of Arland was released for Playstation Netwrok on September 3rd, 2013.  The game also gives early […]

Dead Or Alive 5 Ultimate Launches in Europe on September 9th, for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate offers the definitive experience of Dead Or Alive 5 as Tecmo Koei offers new fighting […]

At Pax’s Prime, Reactive Studios recently announced their first title, Codename Cygnus. The prologue of the game is free, with every other episode being priced at $1.99. There is also a option to purchase the […]

Sony recently announced at Gamescon that the PlayStation Vita will be receiving a price cut to $199 and €199. Due to this, I am sure that many consumers are looking forward to picking up the console to see what […]

The hit strategy game developed by Fraxis Games, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, will be getting a expansion titled, XCOM: Enemy Within. This expansion will release November 12, 2013 at the price of $19.99, for the PC, Xbox […]

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studious recently announced that the popular free to play MMORPG Neverwinter, has released it’s first free module titled, Fury of the Feywild. The game is set in the […]

At Gamescom, EA Recently announced their next installment in one of the most influential PC game series, The Sims 4.
 

The Sims 4 Gameplay Reveal showed how the game will be bring a more dynamic and creative experience; that players can expect to get their hands on in 2014.

 
The game promises to provide new creative tools and a enriched relationship system that will allow a more engrossing journey with the Sims. To catch a glimpse at some of the new features the game will be offering, you can check the official trailer at TheSims.com Rachel Franklin, VP and Executive Producer for The Sims 4, said

“Over 10 years ago, we created a genre, now we’re taking our most revolutionary step forward by focusing on the heart of the franchise, the Sims themselves. he magic of The Sims has always come from the combination of the player’s creativity and the Sims’ free will, and in The Sims 4 we’re taking this further by unlocking more possibilities and deeper gameplay opportunities. The Sims 4 is the bold leap for the franchise where each Sim now has a rich emotional center that drives meaningful social interactions. Your ability to affect the mind, body and heart of these new Sims brings your stories to life in a way that is more personal than ever before.”

The Sims 4 promises to breathe new life into the foundation of the games core elements. Built with brand new technology, the game can create more intelligent and emotionally relatable Sims. These Sims will act more human, and Sims will react and change as the player interacts with the world around him. New creative tools to creating Sims and homes have also been added, with the intention of providing a more convenient system while not stifling a players creative mind.

Pre-orders begin today at TheSims.com/TheSims4. Those who pre-order now will receive the Limited Edition which comes with the Life of the Party Digital Content. . European audiences can also pre-order The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition which contains an interactive Plumbob Statue, the Creator’s Guide Hardcover Book, Life of the Party Digital Content, Up all Night Digital Content and The Sims 4 Digital Soundtrack. Both The Sims 4 and The Sims 4 Collector’s Edition will be available for PC in 2014 and are not yet rated by the ESRB. For the latest on The Sims 4 please visit the all-new franchise website at http://www.TheSims.com

Writers Opinion
We have been seeing a vast improvement in character development in recent gaming. The Walking Dead, Bioshock Infinite, The Last of us, and even games like Spec Ops: The Line have all pushed the boundaries of what we should expect in character writing. Most western rpgs, and even games like Heavy Rain have also pushed character interaction and the impact of our choices.
Although I have never indulged myself too deep in the Sims series, I am very interested to see where EA takes the character development. It’s a part of gaming that has really improved over the years, and there are many games coming out that will most likely continue to raise the bar before this game is released.

The Sims 4 can prove to move character development/interaction in even more dynamic ways, and I hope the developers seize the opportunity they have with this game. The Sims is a social series, and I think it should not only live up to the standards of what has been accomplished, but also exceed them.

The Nintendo 3DS outsells all other platforms and continues to be the best selling platform for it’s 3rd consecutive month. Animal Crossing: New Leaf continues to push the hardware sales by 14% ,and software […]

MAQL Europe, the European division of Japanese publisher MarvelousAQL, will be working  with the number 1 bead manufacturer, Hama, to bring a special limited edition of Harvest Moon: A new Beginning, to the […]

Survival Horror Game Dark Matter is set to release for PC, Mac, and Linux, later in the fall of 2013. It is the second game being developed by the talented Interwave Studios, who have recently signed a publishing […]

It has been recently announced that Phineas and Ferb Quest For Cool Stuff is now available to North American audiences on the Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii, 3DS,  and DS systems. Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff was […]

The 2013 Pokemon Championship Series has recently come to a conclusion in Vancouver, Canada. After a full year of Pokemon battles, six champions held the title for the world’s best Pokemon Trading Card Game, and […]