Comparing the gameplay of The Sims 4 with previous versions, Birch said, “It’s built for, I think, a younger generation who wants to play as a Kardashian who’s an influencer or whatever, but I want to play as a crazy burglar that goes around robbin’ people’s stuff. For those of you that are watching this video. This updated approach from EA towards the fourth installment of the franchise demonstrates its desire to keep valuable IP perceived as fresh and relevant to a new generation of gamers. The Sims: In-Game Tutorial Part 1 The very first Sims game that started the massive franchise. You’ve got a bit of history.” The custom graveyard was one of my favorite tips to test out, and I might have gone a little overboard when creating the Spritzer’s family plot!Ĭonceived as existing within an alternate universe, The Sims 4 does not follow the previously created timeline. Then you’ve got a graveyard in the backyard.

“I use the cheats a lot to age people, kill the parents, age their parents, kill them, and so on. “When Sims 4 first came out there were no family trees, lore, or previous story lines, so you had to make it up yourself,” Birch said. While recording for her channel, “I go back to that place where I’m on my own and putting all these crazy voices on.”Ĭreate Your Own Lore With a Custom Graveyard “When I was little, I used to play with my sister’s dolls all the time,” Birch said. Harnessing an intoxicating charisma on camera, Birch has a knack for coining catchphrases that would make the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills green with envy. She started uploading humorous videos featuring gameplay from The Sims, with titles like “ The Sims 4 Apocalyptic Lifestyle Yes Thats Happening” and “ Meet Becky the Most Stunning Cat in the Sims 4,” carving out a unique YouTube niche with a mixture of Sims gameplay, makeup tutorials, and the occasional Jennifer Coolidge impression. With live events canceled in the foreseeable future, the transgender artist and drag performer was playing countless hours of The Sims and not feeling incredibly productive. Sign up for our Games newsletter and never miss our latest gaming tips, reviews, and features.īirch started creating Sims YouTube videos around a month before the first coronavirus lockdown in England.

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