'The Sims', a life-simulating video game series developed by EA Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, has been very popular among gamers over the years, so much so that currently it is in its fourth installment.

However, one aspect has remained unchanged throughout - from 'The Sims' to 'The Sims 4', some gamers look to cut corners. This translates the the cheat codes available for use in the new edition of the game.

For instance, the code "setage (age wanted)" allows a player pass over high-school discomfort as well as college tuition to make their Sim an adult right away. However, GamesFAQs cautions that players do need to "exercise caution with this."

Although there is a long list of cheats, the manner in which a player can use them is simple - Hold the "Ctrl," "Shift" and "C" keys together, and you will see a box open up, where you can type in the corresponding cheat.

What occurs next may be useful, humorous, or absolutely ridiculous. Below are a few cheats that will help players to cut corners in 'The Sims 4'.

Sometimes younger Sims will be reluclant to focus on their studies or get into the habit of reading, however, there's cheat for exactly this. The cheat "Careers.promote Gradeschool" and "Careers.promote Highschool" will help to improve the grade performance of your child, without any lectures whatsoever.

Next on the list is the cheat that deal with the social awkwardness that might have developed in your Sim. With this cheat, Sims can be transformed from a wall flower the life of the party.

When you type the command "relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_others," you will be encouraged to make acquaintances with all other Sims. According to GamesFAQs, what's interesting is that when you type this command you also "include recently deceased Sims."

Last but not least, if you're looking to expand your Sim family, this cheat's for you.

Just type in "sims.add_buff Pregnancy_InLabor" and your Sim will "appear pregnant." Incidentally, that also includes Ghosts.