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The Unintentional Politics of Simulation Games

The Unintentional Politics of Simulation Games

Update: 2021-03-28
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It's understandable to want videogames to avoid political discussion, but since games are art, politics are inevitable. Despite their apolitical exterior, simulation games like Sim City are full of political messages.
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The Unintentional Politics of Simulation Games

The Unintentional Politics of Simulation Games

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