Tag: Politics in gaming
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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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Should Games Have Social Commentary?
“Make America Nazi Free Again” is controversial to say in 2017. This is a sad bellwether of where we’re at, generally. But the fact that Bethesda has been reassuring fans that the political appearance of Wolfenstein II is all coincidence begs the question: Should games have social commentary? What role do games play in culture generally? John Carmack,…
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2064: ROM Devs Punished For Their Politics On Metacritic
One of the most effective ways to show displeasure with a company or product is to refuse to buy it. If you don’t like something a creator says or does then don’t support them. Gaming offers even more recourse in the form of user reviews. Fans have learned to utilize these to vocalize displeasure with any…