"Much like the world it aims to simulate, LGBTQ+ life has always been a core part of the video game series, which is a large reason why it has a huge queer fan base. From the moment the series' creator Will Wright convinced development studio Maxis' initially reluctant board members that the idea was worth pursuing, mechanics representing LGBTQ+ relationships became a fundamental part of the life-simulation's gameplay."
"During the 1999 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - a tumultuous make-or-break moment for the development team, who said it would decide whether The Sims would be a cultural hit or another cancelled dream - Maxis shared a demo of the project to members of the press. During the showcase, two of the female Sims began passionately kissing, much to the surprise of several of the game's producers."
From its earliest development, The Sims incorporated LGBTQ+ life into its core design. Will Wright convinced Maxis' initially reluctant board members to pursue the concept, and mechanics representing LGBTQ+ relationships became fundamental to gameplay. The series includes Pride decorations and inclusive gender and sexuality options for players' Sims. At the 1999 Electronic Entertainment Expo demo, two female Sims kissed, surprising several producers and revealing same-sex attraction as a valuable mechanic. Executives at Electronic Arts were initially reluctant about queer intimacy early in development. The Sims evolved into a widely beloved series with a large queer fan base.
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