Real-life simulation games offer low-stakes relaxation & focus on ordinary experiences like trucking, farming, or managing card shops. Popular hits like Euro Truck Simulator 2, TCG Card Shop Simulator ...

Video games are a medium where we're always chasing after realism. The phrase "realistic graphics" has been tossed around since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time graced our TV screens, and while ...

The Sims 4's decade-long reign as the king of life sims finally has a worthy contender for the crown. Krafton's upcoming PC game inZOI is no ordinary life sim; as its meta narrative framing puts the ...

It topped the wishlist charts after being at #4 last week. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I've always considered life sims as ...

Jay (He/They) is a fiction writer and high school teacher. He has a Bachelor's degree majoring in English and a Master's in Creative Writing. When he's not writing, he's either gaming (on the Destiny ...

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With the PlayStation 5 (PS5) taking the gaming experience to new heights, players are now able to immerse themselves in virtual worlds like never before. The ability to live out alternate lives, build ...

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The Sims has a new rival in town, and it's off to an impressive start. The first-weekend player count for Krafton's InZOI has seen the realistic life sim blow past its most senior inspiration and ...

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