99% Invisible Game Over (R)
Feb 18, 2015
Reflecting on the closure of The Sims Online and the emotional journey of players. Discover how one player found solace and companionship in the unconventional video game EA Land. Documenting the closure of EA Land and capturing the emotions of its dedicated users. Exploring the unique sounds, interactions, and the bittersweet feeling of loss as the game world disintegrates.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
EA Land: A Virtual World of Socializing
02:28 • 2min
Preserving the End: Documenting the Closure of EA Land
04:57 • 2min
Emotional Experience and the End of the Game
07:18 • 3min
Mention of a Senior Producer and Promotions for Snap Judgment and Squarespace
10:36 • 2min