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'''Taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_(computing)#Computer_games Wikipedia]:'''<br>Computer games receive patches to fix compatibility problems after their initial release just like any other software, but they can also be applied to change game rules or algorithms. These patches may be prompted by the discovery of exploits in the multiplayer game experience that can be used to gain unfair advantages over other players. Extra features and game play tweaks can often be added. These kinds of patches are common in first-person shooters with multiplayer capability, and in MMORPGs. MMORPGs, which are typically very complex with large amounts of content, almost always rely heavily on patches following the initial release, where patches sometimes add new content and abilities available to players. Because the balance and fairness for all players of an MMORPG can be severely corrupted within a short amount of time by an exploit, servers of an MMORPG are sometimes taken down with short notice in order to apply a critical patch with a fix.▼

<blockquote class="note">Each of these updates were included in later expansion packs. Players with ''[[Superstar]]'', ''[[Makin' Magic]]'', or ''[[The Sims Complete Collection]]'' do '''not''' need any of these updates. Players with ''Unleashed'', but nothing later, do '''not''' need the ''Hot Date'' or ''Deluxe'' updates. Players with both ''Deluxe'' and ''Hot Date'' do '''not''' need the Hot Date update </blockquote>▼

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