The article discusses the history of the game The Sims and its journey from being anti-LGBT to becoming a safe haven for gay gamers. It mentions the controversy surrounding the game SimCopter, where a programmer added a hidden Easter egg featuring gay characters. The article also highlights the decision by Maxis executives to not allow same-sex relationships in The Sims, and how a new employee accidentally included a lesbian kiss in a demo, which garnered significant attention and saved the game from cancellation. The Sims has since sold over 200 million units.

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