![]() ![]() ![]() When I heard The Sims was getting a TV show, I admit I raised my eyebrows. Sparkd boldly shows how video games are often a form of self-expression, akin to writing a song or painting a picture. More often than not, when I pull back the curtain of a video game, Ive found deeper themes, and the developers personal story. ![]() More importantly, Sparkd countered the unfortunate perception that video games are a waste of time, unproductive hobbies, or most callously, that they rot your brain. In just a four-episode run, the show shined a light on the mind-blowing creativity that can be achieved in this enduring game. Season 1 recently wrapped on the new reality TV game show centered around life-simulation game. She, along with her friend and collaborator Xmiramira, create Black hairstyles, fashion, poses and skin tones for Sims players to download and use.Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Īspiration achieved In the end, Team Llama - DrGluon, Simlicy and Xmiramira - clinched the win. Now, she's also a popular modder - people who modify video games unofficially. "I was very much into books and storytelling, and The Sims actually gave me another way to express my creativity when it came to especially storytelling," she said.īut the skin tone options were limited, especially for Black characters, and she could never quite create a Sim that actually looked like her. It means so much to have been a part of making this happen for the entire simming community & for generations to come!ACCURATE representation is & should always be at the forefront of any game, especially where there is a Create-A-Character engine!Thank you □□□ it's been a long time coming. She's been playing The Sims since it first came out when she was nine years old. ![]()
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