Free MMORPG Forums

cinderboy · 12-09-2008, 10:00 AM

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/2008120...l-1dc2b55.html

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - - A computer game set to hit US stores the day Barack Obama is sworn in as president challenges players to see whether they can do a better job running the country than he can.

Interactive Gaming Software said Monday it will make "Commander in Chief" available on January 20, the day of Obama's inauguration.

"Player presidents" will make budget, health, education, military, diplomatic and other decisions in simulated environments and have to virtually live with the ramifications of their choices.

"Commander in Chief" will give players information from 50 international organizations including the United Nations, G7, NATO, NAFTA, and OPEC to enhance the realism of the game made by France-based Eversim.

"You can put your own political theories into action and see the domestic and international domino effect," Eversim lead designer Louis-Marie Rocques said when plans for the game were unveiled in April.

"Anyone will now be able to develop their own exit strategy for Iraq, reverse the course of the economic recession, and attempt to prevent terrorist attacks from Al-Qaeda."

Players will start by selecting cabinet members and then go on to tackle the same social, environmental, economic, energy, cultural, and military issues facing Obama's administration.

Throughout the game there is a constant threat of terrorist strikes or invasion by foreign troops.

"We are offering the chance to step into the president's shoes and take on those difficult and influential decisions," IGS chief executive Paul Lombardi said in a release.

Players can lobby foreign leaders, invade neutral countries, topple unfriendly regimes, or plot assassinations but must bear in mind economic, political or military consequences.

Domestic decisions such as raising or lowering taxes will result in players having either upset citizens or tight budgets.

"Commander in Chief" is a "geo political simulation" game played on a three-dimensional world map showing 192 countries and 8,000 cities. It will be priced at 39.95 dollars (US).

Players can opt for an "open mode" where the goal is to remain in office as long as possible or a mode that assigns them missions to complete. A multi-player "war game" mode pits players against one another online.

Versions of the game have been crafted to let players become virtual leaders of other countries including France, Germany, Spain and Russia.

Eversim was founded in February 2004 by Andr� and Louis-Marie Rocques and Pascal Einsweiler and is based in Noisiel in the eastern suburbs of Paris. US-based IGS is publishing "Commander in Chief."

power_gamer_6 · 12-09-2008, 02:34 PM

Interesting...

Fullmetal · 12-09-2008, 08:31 PM

Wow that sounds like a "fun" game!

12-09-2008, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	Old news: Videogame players can pretend to be Barack Obama http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/2008120...l-1dc2b55.html SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - - A computer game set to hit US stores the day Barack Obama is sworn in as president challenges players to see whether they can do a better job running the country than he can. Interactive Gaming Software said Monday it will make "Commander in Chief" available on January 20, the day of Obama's inauguration. "Player presidents" will make budget, health, education, military, diplomatic and other decisions in simulated environments and have to virtually live with the ramifications of their choices. "Commander in Chief" will give players information from 50 international organizations including the United Nations, G7, NATO, NAFTA, and OPEC to enhance the realism of the game made by France-based Eversim. "You can put your own political theories into action and see the domestic and international domino effect," Eversim lead designer Louis-Marie Rocques said when plans for the game were unveiled in April. "Anyone will now be able to develop their own exit strategy for Iraq, reverse the course of the economic recession, and attempt to prevent terrorist attacks from Al-Qaeda." Players will start by selecting cabinet members and then go on to tackle the same social, environmental, economic, energy, cultural, and military issues facing Obama's administration. Throughout the game there is a constant threat of terrorist strikes or invasion by foreign troops. "We are offering the chance to step into the president's shoes and take on those difficult and influential decisions," IGS chief executive Paul Lombardi said in a release. Players can lobby foreign leaders, invade neutral countries, topple unfriendly regimes, or plot assassinations but must bear in mind economic, political or military consequences. Domestic decisions such as raising or lowering taxes will result in players having either upset citizens or tight budgets. "Commander in Chief" is a "geo political simulation" game played on a three-dimensional world map showing 192 countries and 8,000 cities. It will be priced at 39.95 dollars (US). Players can opt for an "open mode" where the goal is to remain in office as long as possible or a mode that assigns them missions to complete. A multi-player "war game" mode pits players against one another online. Versions of the game have been crafted to let players become virtual leaders of other countries including France, Germany, Spain and Russia. Eversim was founded in February 2004 by Andr� and Louis-Marie Rocques and Pascal Einsweiler and is based in Noisiel in the eastern suburbs of Paris. US-based IGS is publishing "Commander in Chief." __________________

12-09-2008, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
power_gamer_6 Théoden, King of Rohan Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Realm of Rohan Posts: 7,678 Reputation: 186	Interesting... __________________ click here

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-09-2008, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fullmetal Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,730 Reputation: 113	Wow that sounds like a "fun" game!