Anti-Hillary Site Features Boxing Game

Anti-Hillary Site Features Boxing Game

March 30, 2008
Whack-a-mole, boxing and martial arts knock-offs?

Sigh... 

Can't web designers come up with more innovative game metaphors for the presidential race?

In any case, we take note of Political Boxing at anti-Hillary Clinton site StopHerNow. The domain appears to be privately registered, so we're not sure whether the site was created by Obama supporters, Republicans, or some other group.
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Submitted by Mykal - March 30, 2008 at 8:48 am -0500
Got to agree with Nerkowolf here. Looks about the same quality as the boxing games ads for free ringtones.
Submitted by Vake Xeacons - March 30, 2008 at 9:59 pm -0500
My favorite's joecartoon.com's Blender. That one covers all candidates.
Submitted by Christian Astrup - March 30, 2008 at 6:50 am -0500
Is it me, or do they both seem to have very thin ankles?
Submitted by Nekowolf - March 30, 2008 at 7:29 am -0500
*yawn*

If you're gonna knock off boxing, at least rip off Punch-Out
Submitted by Belgarion89 - March 30, 2008 at 8:21 am -0500
Meh, I'll stick with 3 AM CoD.
Submitted by Zerodash - March 30, 2008 at 9:12 am -0500
The site isn't likely to be done by Obama supporters- the anti liberal slant would alienate many of the core Democrat voters that Obama needs.

I love the "The Truth" link on the page. Every single jackass from across the political spectrum is always using the word "truth". They can't all be right. As soon as I see someone using the word "truth" I tune out- they already are full of crap.
Submitted by E. Zachary Knight - March 30, 2008 at 9:26 am -0500
Yay. Another political fighting game. I want something original please.
Submitted by Anonymous - March 30, 2008 at 9:31 am -0500
I support the notion that political games must differienciate themselves.

How about a Magic: The Gathering type game?
Submitted by Legacy - March 30, 2008 at 9:33 am -0500
I like the Magic idea! tap + 2 republican mana: rig voting in florida
Submitted by TJLK - March 30, 2008 at 10:48 am -0500
MTG is a great game but would be extremely difficult to turn into a web-based political game. But I'm still digging the idea. After all, MTG is the best game in existence.
Submitted by beacon80 - March 30, 2008 at 11:05 am -0500
The problem with this type of thing (and the same goes for Whack-A-Mole) is it's very limited in it's statement. It would be one thing if the creators gave the fighters moves that reflected the real candidates in some way. But Hillary straight out boxing Obama. What exactly is that saying?
Submitted by DCOW - March 30, 2008 at 11:08 am -0500
magic the gathering can be used more for references than an actual game.
Submitted by Alvin - March 30, 2008 at 12:05 pm -0500
Still no political web game is better than Bushgame. And that's VERY sad.
Submitted by GameDevMich - March 30, 2008 at 12:43 pm -0500
I'm with everyone else...I'm a little tired of the same game types with different sprites attached.

That's why I'm pretty interested in a 3D game in development called Full Contact Debate. I've been following its progress, and think it's a nice change of pace:

http://www.fullcontactdebate.com/

Sorry for the plug, but I figured a suggestion is needed considering the topic.
Submitted by Dave - March 30, 2008 at 2:28 pm -0500
I don't know where this demand for grand, interactive entertainment on a political website is coming from. This is just a stupid Flash game that's meant to be a three minute diversion; why would anyone invest more time than that for a non-commercial footnote? So they can be the next JibJab or Obama Girl?
Submitted by Marc1A - March 30, 2008 at 3:39 pm -0500
For more Hillary coverage go to bluespotblog.com
Submitted by Orange Soda - March 30, 2008 at 4:38 pm -0500
I wouldn't necessarily say that people are looking for a "grand, interactive" political game, they're just complaining about the prevalence of fighting games and other recycled ideas. It's possible to make "a stupid Flash game that's meant to be a three minute diversion" and still be creative.

Maybe they could make some sort of game where the candidates are virtual pets or something.
Submitted by DevsterC - March 30, 2008 at 7:06 pm -0500
I think a racing game could work well. Each candidate could have their own selection of vehicles - a big imposing SUV for Hillary (with Bill driving), maybe a studebaker for McCain, a magnum-style ferrari for Obama (trying to work in that hawaii connection)... Could have guest appearances from Mike Huckabee on one of those honda scooters...

Maybe make it Mario Kart-esque...
Submitted by FalloutFan - March 30, 2008 at 9:38 pm -0500
Ugh, to echo the general sentiment; no creativity...
Submitted by Elalonna - March 31, 2008 at 6:12 am -0500
@Dave

I think what we're really looking for is a 3 minute diversion that took more than three minutes of thought, that's all.
Submitted by Loudspeaker - March 31, 2008 at 5:21 pm -0500
Wow... Boxing... No one would have EVER thought of that...

...Moving right along...
Submitted by Anti-Hillary Site Features Boxing Game - April 2, 2008 at 10:19 am -0500
[...] 30th, 2008 · No Comments fvmoore wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIn any case, we take noteof Political Boxing at anti-Hillary Clinton site StopHerNow. The domain appears to be privately registered, so we’re not sure whether the site was created by Obama supporters, Republicans, or some other group. [...]
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Posted 01/05/09 at 10:02pm
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Posted 01/05/09 at 09:51pm
Austin_Lewis: Israel has been 'taking it' for 20 years, at least a rocket or mortar everyday.
Posted 01/05/09 at 09:18pm
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Posted 01/05/09 at 08:28pm
JDKJ: @SDD: Fair enough.
Posted 01/05/09 at 07:17pm
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Austin_Lewis: Actually, I hate hamas. Mainly because, you know, they're dicks. Of course, if you want to hang out with terrorists, go for it
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Posted 01/05/09 at 04:53pm
Austin_Lewis: Of course, I enjoy your suggestion that I hate Jews AND Muslims.
Posted 01/05/09 at 04:52pm
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Posted 01/05/09 at 04:35pm
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Posted 01/05/09 at 04:16pm
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