> Another point, which I feel is a good representation of an 'EA'-fied game: I was a bit miffed to discover that you couldn't create a subway system, you were limited to roads (I don't even remember if you could create a bus system). A few months in, I see that there was a 'Subway' content pack, which got my hopes up... until I realized it was to add 'Subway' sandwich shop in your city.
> Same, they had a cross-promotion with Nissan, so your Sims would feel happy when they recharged their electric car, and the charging station has the effect of a park in your neighborhood.
That's kind of insulting. If you were to ask me "what's an environmentally friendly piece of mobility infrastructure that should count as a park" the answer is very obviously a bike trail.
> Same, they had a cross-promotion with Nissan, so your Sims would feel happy when they recharged their electric car, and the charging station has the effect of a park in your neighborhood.
That's kind of insulting. If you were to ask me "what's an environmentally friendly piece of mobility infrastructure that should count as a park" the answer is very obviously a bike trail.