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Politicians and their video game alter-egos!

Gothic Girl | February 13, 2008 | News | Misc 
Are you having trouble keeping up with the presidential elections? Well gamewithabrain.com has just made it simpler for us gamers to understand, having compiled a list of each presidential candidate and the games they are most similar to.

Barack Obama's game alter-ego is apparently Final Fantasy VII, while Hillary Clinton seems to bear similarities to Donkey Kong Country 3. Read the article to find out why.

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While presidential candidates may not be actively courting the gamer vote, that doesn’t mean some fun can’t be had with presidential politics and video games. Below each candidate has been matched up with the video game that best represents them. Disagree with a selection? Comment below with your own choice.

Barack Obama - Final Fantasy VII
In 1997 Square released the seventh installment of its acclaimed RPG series and it became a worldwide sensation. Contrary to all past experience, American gamers ate up a Japanese-style RPG en masse. Its slick graphics and presentation have led many to accuse it of being more style than substance. In fact, while Final Fantasy VII is often cited as one of the best games ever made, you are likely to find just as many who decry it as the most over hyped ever. These vocal gamers often note that while Final Fantasy VII got all the headlines, much better RPGs were being released on the PlayStation-such as Suikoden.

Hillary Clinton - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!
No, this title selection is nothing as defamatory as labeling Hillary Clinton a monkey. The Donkey Kong Country series of games were huge blockbusters at the time of their releases. In fact, many viewed them as the best games ever with their slick pre-rendered graphics and not-too-extreme patforming gameplay. Still, as the series progressed gamers grew weary of the titles. By the third title’s release gamers were no longer sure they wanted more Donkey Kong Country. Worse still, hindsight had caught up with the first two titles and they no longer seemed quite so perfect or revolutionary. By the third title’s release gamers were seeking change, and some mild gameplay gimmicks were not enough. Still, many consider it the best of the series.

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  • 0 thumbs!
    kik36 | February 14, 2008
    WOW, I think they might be reaching a bit much. I prefer to keep my politics and videogames separate.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Deathsythe | February 14, 2008
    The 11th amendment in the video game constitution calls for the separation of game and state.

    Also how dare they say "while Final Fantasy VII got all the headlines, much better RPGs were being released on the PlayStation-such as Suikoden." Psss - plus I'm not that keen on the comparison.

    PS- that website is very left slanted. If anything its propaganda to get people to vote for Obama.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Deathsythe | February 14, 2008
      The 11th amendment in the video game constitution calls for the separation of game and state.Also how dare they say "while Final Fantasy VII got all the headlines, much better RPGs were being released on the PlayStation-such as Suikoden." Psss - plus I'm not that keen on the comparison.PS- that website is very left slanted. If anything its propaganda to get people to vote for Obama.
  • -1 thumbs!
    Final Blade | February 14, 2008
    I can't see how that is a comparison. It makes no sense. I still don't understand it, and i read the article.
    Anyway im not voting for Obama or Hillary so it doesn't matter to me.
  • 0 thumbs!
    TurMoiL911 | February 15, 2008
    Hilary Clinton resembles Donkey Kong.

    Got to admit, I am not that surprised.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Gothic Girl | February 15, 2008
    Should gamers vote for Obama because he resembles a classic and well-cherished game? Or should they not vote for Obama because he resembles a game that revolves around corrupt governments and terrorists being hailed as the "good guys"?
    Hmmm ... an interesting connundrum. XD

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