Political games online
News sites have been adopting video game techniques to tell news stories. Video games are also taking journalistic techniques.
And now politicians are borrowing the game concept online as well. Here's a roundup of some of the political games online now:
Here's a roundup of some of the political games online now (summaries taken from The New York Times, which got the list from Ian Bogost's watercoolergames.org
In the Howard Dean for Iowa game, players win virtual Dean supporters to place around Iowa by canvassing door to door, waving signs, and passing out leaflets. (From Dean supporters)
Kerryopoly is a riff on the popular board game that gives players a chance to see John Kerry's boat, houses, and stylish vehicles. (From the GOP)
In Kerry vs. Kerry, the voice of Don King narrates a boxing match between two figures of John Kerry, illustrating his opposite position on various issues. (From the GOP)
John Kerry Tax Invaders borrows from the popular 1980's arcade game, allowing the player to save the country from tax increases by shooting at numbers. (From the GOP)
In the Staffers Game, a player marches around a virtual campaign office, making coffee, answering phones, and making copies to prove they have what it takes to make it in politics. The game was tied to a Discovery Channel show, "Staffers."
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