After one of the longest primary seasons in recent memory, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appear to have finally decided to settle things within the wrestling ring. That’s great and all, but real questions still persist. Does Hillary smell what Barack is cooking? Is Barack, as Hillary notes, truly a heel? Will there ever be a good wrestling game again? So many questions left unanswered.
What if politics were more like Pokemon? Well, one of the political parties would be guided by Meowth and Mew would be the equivalent of a Mount Rushmore type president, right? Well, something like that anyway.
That’s right, you read it here first. The next President of the United States will be a monkey, octopus or hippo. If you’re still reading hoping to have which one revealed, it’s probably a sign of your general distaste in the actual candidates. Regardless, Hail to the Chimp will let you take those animals and slug it out as they compete for the presidency of the animal kingdom. The game is supposed to be a simplified Power Stone meets party game, which already sounds more fun than real politics. The title is for PS3 and Xbox 360. Click on the image for a full sized version.
Much has been made over the last week or so about comments made by presidential candidate Barack Obama referring to video games and gamers. Essentially, Obama said that parents needed to put their kids’ games away and be better parents. That doesn’t sound too controversial, but gamers on both sides of the political spectrum have taken it to mean a variety of different things. The truth, however uncomfortable, is that Obama didn’t mean that comment to be explicitly insulting, but neither is he a great supporter of gamers. Unfortunately for those who care, they are unlikely to find a presidential candidate who is.
Obama’s actual comments are as follows: (more…)
When the original Presidential candidates and their video game alter-egos article was published, it was to coincide with the so-called Potomac Primaries. As such, the top two candidates (in votes, if not qualifications) from each party were taken and used in the admittedly light-hearted commentary. While the piece was incredibly popular, it also drew ire from some Ron Paul supporters who felt it a slight to leave out the Republican candidate. That was never the intention, but candidate support runs deep with many. Because of the response, below you will find a selection for Ron Paul as a video game and also a collection of some of the more interesting responses for what video game best fits Ron Paul. (more…)
Nintendo of America stated in a press release today that piracy in Latin America has resulted in a $975 million loss worldwide. Nintendo stated the reasoning behind the outbreak of piracy was due to the “extremely high tariffs and taxes in Brazil on the sale of authentic videogames and Nintendo software” and “and “the widespread corruption in Paraguay and increasing violence in Mexico against authorities attempting to combat piracy.”
China, however, remains the largest distributor of pirated Wii and DS software and it is reported that close to 7.7 million counterfeit games have been seized from Chinese factories and retailers. Paraguay and Hong Kong were also singled out by Nintendo as major distribution points for illegal products. (more…)
While presidential candidates may not be actively courting the gamer vote, that doesn’t mean some fun can’t be had with presidential politics and video games. Below each candidate has been matched up with the video game that best represents them. Disagree with a selection? Comment below with your own choice.
Barack Obama – Final Fantasy VII
In 1997 Square released the seventh installment of its acclaimed RPG series and it became a worldwide sensation. Contrary to all past experience, American gamers ate up a Japanese-style RPG en masse. Its slick graphics and presentation have led many to accuse it of being more style than substance. In fact, while Final Fantasy VII is often cited as one of the best games ever made, you are likely to find just as many who decry it as the most over hyped ever. These vocal gamers often note that while Final Fantasy VII got all the headlines, much better RPGs were being released on the PlayStation-such as Suikoden. (more…)
Video games can be many things, but political? While some titles try to be so overtly, many luck upon being political time capsules of their particular era. Below are four games that are unique reflections of the politics of their time, only in video game form.
BlackSite: Area 51
Remember the good old days when Area 51 was simply an arcade light gun game? Remember when the depth of its plot was simply “shoot the aliens?” Apparently the developers of BlackSite: Area 51 would have none of that, and instead produced a first-person-shooter with political commentary to spare. Actually, that’s not such a bad idea.
You have to give them credit; actually trying to make a game about something is rare indeed. Sure, plenty of games have plots, but here was one actually trying to say something. The game’s politics are certainly left leaning, mocking some choice quotes such as “Cut and Run” and “Stay the Course.” Of most interest, however, is the simple fact that unlike most shooters, it’s completely a byproduct of its time. (more…)
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