Though this BBC article is a little short, it does dare to touch on the possibilities of political perspectives in gaming. The piece mentions some of the tamer uses of games for social commentary. Toting titles like Tax Invaders, where Dubya fights for our right to lower taxes, seems to miss the point. Games are an art form. They can lead you through a place (Myst) or an idea (Black & White), making you see yourself, or the world, from a different point of view. The BBC's example of Tamatipico, a game where you are the boss of a small company, is probably the best example of how games can show us the world in a new way. The true measure of a man is what kind of boss he is. This is a new industry, so it's good to see any kind of discussion along these lines, so kudos to BBC for trying.
