Stardock has released
Political Machine Express, a free version of its
US political campaign strategy game.
PM Express is similar to its big brother in that it puts players in the role of campaign manager. This scaled back version has players working strictly for Obama or McCain during 21 weeks (primary to general election) as they try and get those sweet 270 electoral votes and become el presidente.
For those interested in a heftier experience, Stardock has a lovely
Perot-friendly
chart detailing the differences between the
Express version and the $20 version of
The Political Machine '08 on its site.
[Via Game Politics]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Shagittarius @ Sep 22nd 2008 2:42PM
Does anyone know if this has an office friendly mode? Like a turn based mode where you only do a couple turns a day?
I looked on their site and I dont believe it does but just wanted to make sure...
Jakka(A tribute to whose who fought and failed during the Epic Flamewar of L.A. Noir) @ Sep 22nd 2008 2:45PM
Defcon much?
Shagittarius @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:00PM
Defcon has a mode like that?
Jakka(A tribute to whose who fought and failed during the Epic Flamewar of L.A. Noir) @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:18PM
Ay.
If you thought that 1x was painfully slow then get ready for some six-hour slaughter!
Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 22nd 2008 2:43PM
I have been wanting to give this game a try. Looks like the Lite version might get my foot in the door.
FOXHOUND @ Sep 22nd 2008 2:45PM
It doesn't appear that I can make my own candidate ... so much for the "Rise and Fall of George Sears". :B
dkffiv @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:02PM
I wonder how many people will get that reference. Maybe you can mod it or ask the creators for a "campaign" editor (yes I deserve to be shot for that).
Tmoney @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:58PM
If you buy the full game you can make your own candidate.
Fenix @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:00PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voUP7U3Qyyo&feature=related
Bass Masterson @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:06PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wSelz4Nh4g
Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:23PM
Fenix why did you have to do me like that?
Fenix @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:27PM
It is what it is man...
=/
j.howlett @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:01PM
sarah palin sounds like the mom from bobby's world.
Bass Masterson @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:05PM
Hopefully it's at least a little less biased than the New York Times!
Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:21PM
or Faux news & MSNBC...
Wiinterfang @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:07PM
I hate Sarah Palin but I want to bang her, my boner can't handle the confusion :(.
dark_inchworm @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:17PM
I'd like to get into her ovular office.
Shagittarius @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:30PM
Im sure your dick does most of your thinking anyways...why not let it vote too?
GenBanks @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:39PM
Maybe you should aspire to be the male Monica Lewinski
Wiinterfang @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:43PM
@ Saggitarious: I'm sure my Dick has more executive experience than Palin.
In A World (XBL) @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:18PM
If she becomes VP then she will NEVER bang you! NEVER! You must do everything in your power to git sum!
zuburi @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:30PM
She has like five kids - it'd be like throwing a hotdog down a hallway!
Bass Masterson @ Sep 22nd 2008 9:26PM
... and yet Palin has more executive experience than Hussein.
Obie @ Sep 22nd 2008 3:09PM
Does Sarah Palin get to earn a dinosaur mount? Or polar bear coats?
BigD145 @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:24PM
No, but she does get to avoid all tough questions.
Dracula Jones @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:24PM
Nah, just +10 Frost Resistance. Downside is she aggros everything with half a brain.
CGamble20 @ Sep 22nd 2008 9:30PM
"but she does get to avoid tough questions"
like every Democrat ever! (runs before liberal firestorm)
BigD145 @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:25PM
$79k in funds? I know she has more than that. That's what earmarks are for.
Martin @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:45PM
Mac version please. And the Sarah Palin commentary is hilarious.
CGamble20 @ Sep 22nd 2008 5:36PM
Dang no Mac
BIGFAT @ Sep 22nd 2008 5:44PM
this thread is full of win!
once again Joystq manages to bring my favorite subjects together.
quote of the day
"I'm sure my Dick has more executive experience than Palin."
ROTFL so true....so true
Bass Masterson @ Sep 22nd 2008 9:27PM
... and yet Palin has more executive experience than Hussein.
Obie @ Sep 22nd 2008 10:55PM
Technically the average Wallmart employee would know more than the major of Alaska. Wasn't Palin entering in a beauty pageant when Barack was already a lawyer?
heheh
Xeno @ Sep 22nd 2008 10:01PM
Ahh hah ha ha hhmm, ummm ya.... wait ummm good one! Wait no ummm Booooooooooooo.