Wanna take down Venezuela and fight for Big Oil? There's a videogame just for you

[Hugabear]

http://www.mercs2.com/game.php

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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™ is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn world. A power-hungry tyrant messes with Venezuela's oil supply, sparking an invasion that turns the country into a warzone.

But for you, international crisis is all upside: You are a mercenary, and you profit from chaos. Mercenaries 2™ features a slew of potential clients, all willing to pay you to do their dirty work. Dirty deeds, done for exorbitant fees. These are world powers with deep pockets, deep grudges, and enough arms and ammo to start World War III. This is your kind of environment.
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Ever wanted to know what it might be like to be a Blackwater thug? Do you think Hugo Chavez is a thug who needs to be taken down? Then you'll love this game!

Gotta love the way we condition our young people nowadays.

[TransitJohn]

1. Sounds like a fun game.

I normally don't go in for 1st person shooters, though.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

2. It's actually third-person

The first one was a blast (no pun).

Also, I don't know why people keep suggesting that the dictator is supposed to be Chavez; in the game, the dictator (Solano) is a former druglord.

Oh wait, that's right...we need censorship because no one can possibly tell the difference between reality and an over-the-top video game. :sarcasm:

[napoleon_in_rags]

3. I don't think you have to be for censorship not to like something.

Games have always conditioned our minds, back to the times of chess. I think its worthwhile to question what they are being conditioned for.

[Hugabear]

4. Nobody said anything about censorship

I don't believe in censorship. If anything, it tends to backfire, making the object that much more attractive.

I think it's just interesting to note how popular culture helps to condition us to accept certain countries as our enemies.

[Mike Daniels]

5. The last one took place in Korea

Kind of have to wonder why we haven't invaded that country as a result.

Here's a hint - It's a game, not real life.

[TransitJohn]

6. Sweet.

I might give it a whirl.