ediddy999 writes: "I just received a message from Boecifus, the TPSN’s Mr. Irrelevant, about a new exciting game coming out for the iOS. Smuggle Truck: Operation Immigration. It’s a socially sensitive game that is pushing the boundary of commentary on the US immigration situation. In this game you drive a truck filled with illegal immigrants. "
Recently, video games have attempted to tackle social and political topics beyond their normal scope.
But are video games the correct medium for this kind of social commentary? Absolutely.
I think as video games as a medium continue to mature, we're going to start seeing way more of this.
Pocket Gamer: After hitting a major roadblock during the Apple App Store approval process, controversial physics-puzzler Smuggle Truck, plus its App Store-friendly reskin Snuggle Truck, has sneaked its way onto the Google Play Store.
Dodgy journalists from the News of the World allegedly hacked the phone of a murdered teen, stole messages from the families of killed servicemen, grabbed voicemails from 9/11 victims, and punched a baby dolphin in the nose.
There have, of course, been plenty of scandals in the games industry, too. Dodgy dealings, controversial decisions, courtroom spats, and reputation-tarnishing messes.
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I'm brown and I get down and I have no problems with this. Why are people so sensitive? This is why America is losing it's place in the global market. We are too sensitive and take everything to heart. This wouldn't even be news in Europe.
It's about times games started taking social issues head on. This is important and deserves to be recognized.