Games That Stick It To The Man

News.com has a piece looking at subversive games with social commentary. The article discusses some titles that hit back against some of the frustrating trends in the industry today. Anti-advergames, specifically one striking out at McDonalds, are mentioned. From the article: "'Behind every sandwich, there is a complex process you must learn to manage,' Molleindustria said in a statement. 'From the creation of pastures to the slaughter, from the restaurant management to the branding. You'll discover all the dirty little secrets that made (McDonald's) one of the biggest companies (in) the world.' Neither McDonalds nor Kinko's responded to multiple requests for comment" More commentary from Guardian Gamesblog on the subject.

Comments

Obviously this won't work

[Anonymous Coward]

We all know that gamers have no problem distinguishing between games and reality, and that their ethics and behavior are not at all changed by, for example, games of violence and criminal activity. Therefore, this enterprise is doomed to failure.

but you are the man, sir

[stoolpigeon]

n/t

Re:but you are the man, sir

[Tickenest]

So you're sticking it to yourself?

Re:but you are the man, sir

[stoolpigeon]

maybe

A Game that Really Sticks it to the Man

[WillAffleckUW]

would be a certain Japanese game where you roll over The Man - and pigs, cows, cars, buildings, towers, airplanes - to get enough to put Stars in the sky for your father the King of the Universe.

Katari Damashi is the name, I think. There's two other sequels to it.