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ChatTJB is a fake chatbot where a guy called Tucker Bryant answers queries himself: 'I tend to overcommit to…
ChatTJB is a service where Tucker Bryant personally responds to user inquiries, acting as a human "AI" chatbot. Bryant, a Stanford graduate and former Google employee, created the project as a satire on AI and the tendency for people to blindly trust AI outputs. While initially an art project, Bryant is now exploring involving approved volunteers to help answer the high volume of questions.
The best GTA moments: Cracking the vault on the first 20 entries in our explosive Top 100 list in the run-up to GTA 6
This article ranks the top 100 moments from the Grand Theft Auto series in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6. It highlights memorable heists, robberies, character interactions, and unique gameplay elements across various titles, from the original PlayStation release to Grand Theft Auto 5.
Rideshare "Stimulator" is an Uber driver sim set in a city full of weirdos that I'm hoping is satirical enough to pull the concept off
Saber Interactive announced Rideshare "Stimulator," a new simulation game developed by Unigine where players act as an Uber driver in a city populated by eccentric characters. The game focuses on realistic driving mechanics, passenger satisfaction, and self-funded vehicle maintenance, with a satirical tone suggested by the unusual passenger interactions.
Scam Them All - Free Online Browser Game
Scam Them All is a dark comedy satire browser game where players act as a tech support scammer for the fictional Mackrosoft company. The game simulates scamming elderly victims through chat-based social engineering and remote computer access, featuring various viruses and money extraction methods. It includes an educational disclaimer highlighting real-world scam tactics and providing FTC contact information.
Get A Job - Free Online Browser Game
Get A Job is a free, offline, R-rated browser-based simulation game developed by happystoner5420 Games. It offers a dark humor sandbox experience where players manage finances, survival needs, and employment in a satirical commentary on modern work culture. The game features realistic interview systems, financial mechanics, and survival pressures, with multiplayer modes available.
"Let's make a better world": Denshattack's developers on counterculture, biker gangs, and the optimism of fighting a mecha with a train
Developers at Undercoders discuss their game Denshattack, which blends counterculture, biker gangs, and train-based combat against a dystopian megacorporation. They explain how the game's themes of inequality, misinformation, and AI emerged organically from its near-future Japan setting, reflecting contemporary worries. The team also touches on their previous game, SuperEpic: The Entertainment War, and how its criticisms of the games industry became unexpectedly prescient.
"Enjoy your last day in a future that works for everyone but you": I adore the demo for Future? No Thanks, an open world comedy about a boomer trapped in leftwing paradise
Future? No Thanks! is an open-world comedy game from satirist Paulo Perdicini and Molleindustria, featuring a boomer in an ecosocialist paradise. A demo is available on Steam, offering 30 minutes of gameplay with unique elements like sentient toilets and ornamental park guillotines. The game, which runs on modest hardware, satirizes both conservative views and the left-wing society it depicts.
Badge And BS - Free Online Browser Game
Badge & Bull****: Police Report Simulator is a free online browser game where players act as an overworked police officer writing reports about crime scenes. The player's writing directly impacts verdicts, sentences, and reputation, offering choices from accuracy to outright fabrication. The game features a vast crime database, dynamic NPC reactions, and a reputation system, emphasizing creative writing and dark humor within a satirical take on bureaucracy.
Well, at least one good thing's come out of Destiny 2's demise: lob tomatoes at ex-Bungie CEO Pete Parsons' car collection in this fan-made boss battler
A fan-created browser game, 'Pete Carsons: The Vault of Cars,' allows players to lob tomatoes at ex-Bungie CEO Pete Parsons and his car collection. Released on July 7th, the satirical game serves as a way for fans to express frustration following Destiny 2's development end and Bungie's layoffs, as well as Parsons' past spending on cars during staff reductions.
You're invited to Destiny's cursed unofficial final raid: Pete Carsons' Vault of Cars
A fan-created parody raid, 'The Vault of Cars,' has emerged as a satirical send-off for former Bungie CEO Pete Parsons, who retired amidst Destiny 2's decline. This browser-based game mimics mechanics from the original 'Vault of Glass' raid and pokes fun at Parsons' car collection and business decisions.
Dystopicon Announced
Palitroque has announced Dystopicon, a satirical life-simulation game set in a dystopian future or present. Players will manage their time by watching television as their primary occupation. The game is expected to be released soon.
DYSTOPICON: The Satirical Dystopian Life Sim Where You Get Paid for Watching TV Will Release this July 27 on Steam
The satirical dystopian life simulation game Dystopicon will be released on Steam on July 27th for $7.99 USD, with a 15% discount for the first two weeks. Developed by Palitroque, the game tasks players with watching TV to earn money and buy services to survive in a retro-futuristic world where robots have replaced human workers. Players can choose to be a loyal citizen or a rebel, with their actions leading to 14 possible endings.
Helldivers 2 is once again spoofing Donald Trump's wall with the Frontlines of Freedom update, which launches a new campaign "to make the galaxy safe again"
Helldivers 2's new 'Frontlines of Freedom' update introduces a campaign to build a massive wall in space, satirizing Donald Trump's border wall proposal and the 'Termicide' campaign. The update aims to keep Terminid insects away from Super Earth and offers players a new rifle as a reward for participating in the defense of the construction effort. Arrowhead Game Studios is shifting to longer, multi-week campaigns for its evolving player-led storyline.
Helldivers 2 Gets Closer To Modern Politics With Campaign To Build A Wall
Helldivers 2's latest in-game campaign, which involves building a 'Celestial Fence' to contain the Terminid menace, draws parallels to modern political discourse, particularly Donald Trump's border wall proposals. Developer Arrowhead Studios uses the game's authoritarian Super Earth government and its 'Managed Democracy' facade for satirical commentary, similar to the film Starship Troopers.
Alt Girl for Skoof – ALTiversary Edition’s Viral Satire Releases On Xbox And PC
Alt Girl for Skoof – ALTiversary Edition, a satirical visual novel about internet culture and modern dating, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Terletski Games and published by Samustai LTD, the game offers a quirky experience with multiple endings and has already garnered positive reviews on Steam. It is available for £6.29 as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
No. 10: Full Confidence - Satirical iOS Game Goes Viral
The satirical iOS political survival game No. 10: Full Confidence has achieved viral success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Apple App Store's paid game charts shortly after its May 20th launch. Developed by the solo indie studio Brewis Apps, the game tasks players with managing political crises as Prime Minister, with decisions impacting future gameplay. Its success is attributed to an Apple feature, topical relevance, and unique gameplay mechanics.
Announced today: Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland
Comrade Bear Undermines The Motherland, a satirical roguelike action miner, was announced today with a trailer on IGN and GameTrailers. The game features a unique blend of logistics and crisis management, where players control an anthropomorphic bear in a sinking submarine fighting a corrupt regime. The developers aim to provide a space for players to vent real-world frustrations, drawing inspiration from the sinking of the Kursk.
I played that $1,000 Steam game. I regret it
The Steam release 'Congratulations On Your Purchase' is a $1,000 experience that offers little more than a first-person walk through a palace with static supporters and a blank wall to draw on. Despite its high price and satirical description, the 'game' provides no meaningful interaction or content, making it an unjustified purchase and a hollow luxury status symbol.
New video game lets you play as prime minister and see how long you can last
A new satirical mobile game titled No. 10: Full Confidence, developed by Benjamin Brewis, allows players to role-play as the UK prime minister and manage crises to maintain approval ratings. The game, which launched in May, has seen accidental timely relevance due to recent political changes and is performing well on the Apple store.
Streets Of La Internal Affairs - Free Online Browser Game
Streets of LA: Internal Affairs is a browser-based simulation game developed by happystoner5420 Games. It offers a satirical police sandbox experience where players navigate Los Angeles as a patrol officer, with decisions impacting professionalism, investigations, and potential termination. The game features a dynamic NPC system, advanced dialogue, and realistic police actions with significant consequences.
