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Debate-o-rama
by Ian Bogost October 20, 2004
categories: Political Games

The cool guys over at Funtank and the World Domination Design Group have launched Battle for the Presidency, a sort of procedural debate game. You can create your own candidate and battle other candidates in debates to earn campaign cash. Cool concept and high production value.

Comments (1)

I believe that the independence of the United States should be revoked forthwith. They've had their fun, but have shown themselves to be incapable of using freedom responsibly.

Andy Scott on September 29, 2006 9:44 AM

 

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