Riot is a Game That Lets You Pick Both Sides of the Political Strife
Michael Baxter — March 3, 2014 — Tech
References: riotgame.org & psfk
Protesting is generally pretty serious, so a protest game tackling a wide variety of real protest should be too. Riot is a game that points no fingers at either side, rather it allows players to pick whichever side they want when it comes to the turmoil.
The game is an 8-bit style game for the iOS and Android and takes a look at big riots that have taken place such as the ones in Egypt, Italy, Greece and Spain. The situations play out the way they did in real life and players can make actions very similar to what happens in an actual riot.
The protest game is polarizing in that it uses very serious situations as the source material for the game, but at the same time it passes no bias by allowing players to pick their side.
The game is an 8-bit style game for the iOS and Android and takes a look at big riots that have taken place such as the ones in Egypt, Italy, Greece and Spain. The situations play out the way they did in real life and players can make actions very similar to what happens in an actual riot.
The protest game is polarizing in that it uses very serious situations as the source material for the game, but at the same time it passes no bias by allowing players to pick their side.
Trend Themes
1. Serious Protest Games - The trend of creating games based on real-life protests as a form of political activism and education.
2. 8-bit Gaming - The trend of using retro-style 8-bit graphics in new video game releases.
3. Interactive Learning - The trend of using interactive gaming technology to educate people about social and political issues.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry has the opportunity to create more immersive games that educate people about social and political issues.
2. Education Industry - The education industry has the opportunity to use interactive gaming technology as a tool for teaching about social and political issues.
3. Political Activism Industry - The political activism industry has the opportunity to utilize serious video games as a new form of activism and education.
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