The Sims is Hitting the Small Screen in “The Sims Spark’d” 5h3h1p
The four episode reality game show will hit TBS and Buzzfeed this month! 2276m
Jul 10, 2020In an unexpected move by PlayStation’s “The Tester” that ran from 2010-2012. Unlike that show, which launched exclusively through the PlayStation Network, “Spark’d” will get a full television release on TBS, with an online version hitting Buzzfeed’s “Multiplayer” channel that already is home to a whole bunch of Sims 4 content. It is hard to imagine a better place for this new, experimental show to live online.
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Like many of your favorite reality shows, “Spark’d” will feature a cast of celebrity judges that stand between the contestants and a huge prize of $100,000. The first being Kelsey Impicciche, who is featured on the Buzzfeed Multiplayer channel for her “100 Baby Challenge” series where she has challenged herself within The Sims 4 to raise 100 kids in one game. The next judge is Dave Miotke, a veteran game developer who has worked on The Sims series for 15 years. Rounding out the is Tayla Parx, a prominent voice actress for The Sims that has lent both her acting and singing voice to the game’s signature “Simlish” language. The show will be hosted by Rayvon Owen, a longtime Sims player and a former contestant of the hit show "American Idol".
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If you want to take part in the fun at home, The Sims 4 will be featuring in-game challenges based on the show for you to complete starting on July 17th. The best part is, the of the community that complete these challenges the best will be entered for a chance to star in a future season of the show! The Sims seems like a perfect game to entertain fans both new and old with its inviting, charming gameplay that brings out the most fun aspects of daily life. The show won’t just be your typical gameplay video on YouTube, though. Expect all the twists and turns that you’d find in any other reality competition show. The series premieres July 17th,
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What do you think of this idea? Is The Sims 4 a good fit for reality TV? Let us know below!
By: Noah Friscopp