Comments on: Political Icon 2004

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:11:38 +0000

Craig’s comment reminds me that I always intended to write up a critique of the various political campaign games. I should also finish up the last 20% of the Political Icon game. Soon, soon.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 05:08:27 +0000

I agree. I’ve played both President Forever 2004 and Political Machine, and they’re interesting in terms of running a hypothetical campaign, but I feel like electioneering is only a small part of politics. I would love to see an original, open-ended game with lawmaking, statesmanship, political deal-making, and just an overall simulation of government operation.

By: Alexis Guillen

Alexis Guillen — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:35:04 +0000

There’s not enough GOOD political games out there. As for as computer games, I prefer the FLASH shows like the one created from JibJab.com. If board games are more your style, I’d definitly recommend LiberalOpoly by Poligames. Its the best example of partisan politics and how they receive votes and money from various special interest groups.
–alexis

By: Alexis Guillen

Alexis Guillen — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:31:32 +0000

Good political games are hard to come by. Inter active computer games are great but I like the political flash shows like the one done by JibJab.com. If your into the traditional board games, I like LiberalOpoly from Poligames. Its the best example of partisan politics and how they secure votes and money from the special intrest groups. http://www.LiberalOpoly.com

By: Alexis Guillen

Alexis Guillen — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:30:07 +0000

Good political games are hard to come by. I like this game LiberalOpoly from Poligames. Its the best example of partisan politics and how they secure votes and money from the special intrest groups. http://www.LiberalOpoly.com

By: Randy Chase

Randy Chase — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:26:03 +0000

The Political Machine is designed by Brad Wardell and published by StarDock. (And being distributed by Ubi Soft.)
I’m looking forward to seeing what your doing. Keep me posted and good luck with your project.

By: Stewart Woods

Stewart Woods — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:41:56 +0000

of course, then I noticed your reply to Ian’s post

By: Stewart Woods

Stewart Woods — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:40:21 +0000

In case you hadn’t seen this, I an blogged it over at watercooler
President Forever 2004
Appears to be more like what you’re looking for

By: Ian Bogost

Ian Bogost — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 23:36:23 +0000

Cool! Look forward to seeing it. I’m happy to say that I’m also working on a new political game that will launch this month.
As for the Dean for Iowa Game, you’re right that it was not political qua policy; however, it was very much political qua process, which is what the campaign requested and commissioned.
Anyway, let me know when PI2004 is ready!

By: Stewart Woods

Stewart Woods — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 20:51:07 +0000

Fair enough I look forward to seeing the results of you work
Stew