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S01 Episode 4: April 2000 & The Sims


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Come join EP in some healthy skepticism about the happenings of April 2000, because some of this stuff is a little unbelievable... this episode features fears about the PS2 (with its "emotion engine"), online gaming with the Dreamcast, a Pokemon that was forced into hiding for 20 years, and gloves from Nintendo (but not the one you're thinking of). Our deep dive this week is about the creation of The Sims for PC and a glimpse into how it revolutionized gaming, kicking off y2k in the best direction possible. Discussed games include: Perfect Dark, Gran Turismo 3, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, The Sims, and more.

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Today in Gaming (Yesterday)By Emma Pearl