![]() In a game franchise that is centered around simulated living, the creation of a universe intended to mimic the real world in which players can be and do and create whatever they wish, the utter lack of disabilities seems at best odd and at worst a willful neglect of a community that already sees a lack of representation in modern media. I am practically addicted to the game franchise, so when I say that The Sims has neglected a major aspect of simulation gaming, it is not without a bittersweet taste in my mouth. I spend hours browsing mod forums to find the perfect outfit that fits my Sim’s personality, and I put way too much thought into interior design. Over the past fifteen years I have bought every released game pack, stuff pack, and expansion pack EA has to offer. When I say that I am a mega fan of The Sims franchise, that is not an exaggeration. ![]() Her short-term goal is to complete the entire Mass Effect series by the time she graduates. ![]() Her long-term goal is to contribute to the diversification of mainstream media through the inclusion of strongly written characters of minority groups. Danielle Marascalchi is a senior at Emerson College in Boston, studying visual media arts. ![]()
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