Tag: politics
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Donkey Kong 64: A Marxist Interpretation
Donkey Kong 64 is one of the most seminal games of the 90s. The collectathon platformer re-cast a former villain in a brand new role as a 3D hero. The title has been unfairly maligned in recent years by rightists seeking to downplay the importance of the Kong family’s struggle. By viewing Donkey Kong 64 through a…
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A Complete Right-Wing Gamer Boycott List
If there’s one thing that the right-wing is known for, it’s their ability to take any difference of opinion or viewpoint with good humour. Unlike snowflakes who are consistently offended by literally everything and demand that things vanish or change, the right-wing has a mighty thick skin. Except they don’t, they are consistently and bafflingly…
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Can You Build Communism in Civilization VI?
The Civilization series of games have progressed from an electronic version of Risk into a deep and complex strategy game. You’re free to pick what ideology you want to use for your civilization, with each roughly corresponding with an actual ideology from your current historical era. Late game options usually offer a communism ideology label that…
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Ten Horrifying Game Worlds We’d Rather Live in Than Post-Brexit Britain
As it’s October, it’s time to talk about all things scary. Nothing, it seems is more horrifying to Britons than the current state of affairs surrounding Brexit. Or for those not constantly bombarded by trash new paper headlines; Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, cut itself off from one of the biggest trade markets…
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What’s One Angry Gamer So Pissed Off About?
What you’re about to read has the potential to piss you off, but for all I know you may find it funny. With that stated, let me make something clear: I hate politics. For the most part it ruins lives and relationships. Why do you have to mention that? You might be wondering. Because we…
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All Your Favorite Games Are Political
Battlefield 1, Watch Dogs 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Each of these games tackles political issues in a big way. DICE’s first-person shooter of course, is about World War 1. Watch Dogs 2 explores themes of gentrification and privacy in the digital age (amongst other things). Meanwhile, the player character in the latest Dragon Age…