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Mel Gibson Newsgame
by Ian Bogost September 9, 2006
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Newsgames
Zach over at Gameology points to a newsgame about Mel Gibson's recent DUI incident-cum-incendiary drunken smear. So You Think You Can Drive, Mel is perhaps most interesting for its sponsor/publisher, The Game Show Network.
To play, collect tequila bottles while avoiding state troopers and the Stars of David thrown by hassidic Jews at the side of the road, whilst Hava Nagila plays in the background. A simple game, but it sports a nice inebriated driving mechanic.
On the subject of newsgames, I may have a little something up my sleeve. Stay tuned.
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