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I used videogames to solve my country's politics: Turns out the answer is ultra-mega-communism
An analysis explores how the political simulation game Democracy 4 can be used to model radical political ideologies, specifically focusing on implementing a communist regime in a simulated United Kingdom. The author details their experience using the game to test extreme policies and their impact on public opinion and national stability, ultimately concluding that such radical actions, while potentially leading to electoral victory in the simulation, come with significant economic and international repercussions.
The next Animal Crossing should be a socialist uprising against Tom Nook - Reader’s Feature
This reader's feature proposes a radical direction for the next Animal Crossing game, suggesting a socialist uprising against the capitalist character Tom Nook. The idea involves players building solidarity with villagers to overthrow Nook, establish a commune, and potentially spread the revolution to other islands, all while maintaining the series' charming aesthetic and satirical tone.
Even after ZA/UM's messy breakup, the writing team still has a cadre of sad communists—but you won't have to play Zero Parades as one if you don't want to
Despite the departure of key writers from ZA/UM, the studio's upcoming game Zero Parades will still feature communist themes, though players will not be forced to embody a communist protagonist. Writers confirmed that while the player character is a spy for a communist Superbloc, ideological motivations can vary, similar to Disco Elysium's approach.
ZA/UM's Zero Parades is Schrodinger's Disco Elysium follow-up, and it keeps yelling at me about communism
The Next Fest demo for ZA/UM's Zero Parades, a spy CRPG, showcases gameplay that heavily echoes Disco Elysium while introducing new mechanics. Players control Hershel Wilk, a spy for a communist state, investigating her partner's collapse. The game explores themes of communism and capitalism, featuring internal monologues and skill checks, but its ultimate success hinges on balancing its Disco Elysium inspirations with its own unique direction.
