- Over at Rock, Paper, Shotgun Matt Sayer explains why cultural fashion in video games is important by using life simulators The Sims and Second Life as examples.
- Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club is going to offer a "gender swap" option for SK's main cast. The developer explains why they are doing it and the challenges such a feature poses in making the game. Check it out over at Polygon!
For today's musical hit, we have Helen Reddy and "I Am Woman"
Today's critical rolls: Are you a fan of life simulator games like The Sims and Second Life? Why or why not?
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