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.

Comments

Submitted by Mykal (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 09:48.
Got to agree with Nerkowolf here. Looks about the same quality as the boxing games ads for free ringtones.

Submitted by Vake Xeacons (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 22:59.
My favorite's joecartoon.com's Blender. That one covers all candidates.

Submitted by Christian Astrup (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 07:50.
Is it me, or do they both seem to have very thin ankles?

Submitted by Nekowolf (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 08:29.
*yawn*

If you're gonna knock off boxing, at least rip off Punch-Out

Submitted by Belgarion89 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 09:21.
Meh, I'll stick with 3 AM CoD.

Submitted by Zerodash (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 10:12.
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 on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 10:26.
Yay. Another political fighting game. I want something original please.

E. Zachary Knight
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 10:31.
I support the notion that political games must differienciate themselves.

How about a Magic: The Gathering type game?

Submitted by Legacy (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 10:33.
I like the Magic idea! tap + 2 republican mana: rig voting in florida

Submitted by TJLK (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 11:48.
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 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 12:05.
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 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 12:08.
magic the gathering can be used more for references than an actual game.

Submitted by Alvin (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 13:05.
Still no political web game is better than Bushgame. And that's VERY sad.

Submitted by GameDevMich (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 13:43.
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 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 15:28.
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 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 16:39.
For more Hillary coverage go to bluespotblog.com

Submitted by Orange Soda (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 17:38.
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 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 20:06.
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 (not verified) on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 22:38.
Ugh, to echo the general sentiment; no creativity...

Submitted by Elalonna (not verified) on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 07:12.
@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 (not verified) on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 18:21.
Wow... Boxing... No one would have EVER thought of that...

...Moving right along...

Submitted by Anti-Hillary Site Features Boxing Game (not verified) on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 11:19.
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