Im not big on gaming...although admittedly this may not be that obvious due to the fact that my last post was all about the Wii! However when I saw that the sims had a cubed version I just had to rush out and buy it . However else would I make it through the summer?! I must say that I am enjoying it so far. I feel it is somewhat more realistic than the other versions with tasks taking the actual amount of times that it takes us mortals to do them. The main difference really is that the Sims get to visit other neighbourhood locations such as stores, parks and restaurants. Naturally me being me, I customised my household to be a biggest loser style family with lifetime ambitions to become super skinny superstars. It was fun to watch my "contestants" pump iron in the virtual gym and fall off the treadmill. Hmmm at last a computer game where the characters need to work out in order to stop getting fatter!!....however it is ironically the most addictive game ever invented demonstrated by the fact that I stayed up til the wee hours of this morning playing it, not even noticing the time flying by. It is certainly fun to play for some down time but whether or not it will get a message across to kids that real people need to work out too remains to be seen!!
"It was fun to watch my contestants...fall off the treadmill"
ReplyDeleteEmpathy and compassion to spare with you alright. Ever think of a career in say... healthcare??