Flash games with a meaning

Flash game with a meaning

2007-10-16T19:03:00.001-07:00

Games have become somewhat of an art medium where the creators are freeto explore many different themes and subjects through their creations. The type of theme i have chosen are a series of flash based games which have been used by creators to draw attention, poke fun at or just create a twist for entertainment at things that deal with world issues such as political, environmental, social etc..

Operation Pedo Priest

2007-10-16T11:29:00.000-07:00

Mollwindustria
Molleindustria are a group of Italian based artists, designers, animators and programmers that aims at starting discussions of social and political implications of video games as well as reappropriate video games as a popular form of mass communication.

Operation pedo priest by molleindustria deals with the issue of pedophile priests molesting innocent children. The player takes the role of as a representative of the church ordering priests around protecting them from being discovered by the police through intimidation and preaching to victims and witnesses. The player is made aware of this serious situation that happens in real life through closed doors.

http://www.molleindustria.org/en/operation-pedopriest

Anti Bush Game

2007-10-16T10:48:00.000-07:00

Starvingeyes inc

Starvingeyes inc are a group artists who focus on creating advergames for online viral campaigns. they aim to create entertaining games to a modern audience by pushing the boundary of gaming beyond the web widget.

Anti Bush Game by Starvingeyes inc is a side scrolling, platform adventure game incorporated with fun facts about George W Bush. and his run in presidency. The facts deal mainly with his poor leadership skills with running a country efficiently. This game creates an awareness of the negative effects on the America while George W. Bush was president.

http://www.emogame.com/bushgame.html

McDonald's Video game

2007-10-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

Mollwindustria

Molleindustria are a group of Italian based artists, designers, animators and programmers that aims at starting discussions of social and political implications of video games as well as reappropriate video games as a popular form of mass communication.

McDonald's Video game by Molleindustria pokes fun at the concept of running the McDonald company and the steps involved in making it a successful franchise. While having a fun game play it also gives useful information from time to time allowing the player to be aware of the dangers and consequences of their actions such as being sued for making people overweight, or contaminating the beef through use of steroids.

http://www.mcvideogame.com/index-eng.html

New York Defender

2007-10-16T10:16:00.000-07:00

New York Defender by Stef and Phil is a flash game that draws inspiration from the 9/11 attack on the world trade center. It allows the player to be put in the seat as the defender firing green lasers at on coming planes flying towards the building.
http://www.uzinagaz.com/index.php?entry_point=wtc

Tumbling Trash

2007-10-16T10:13:00.002-07:00

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency are a leading public organization that aim to protect and improve the environment in England and Wales.

Tumbling Trash is a game made by the Environment Agency to teach kids about the benefits of sorting out recyclable items. They do this in a fun, interactive game play of sorting out the different types of items with correct type of bin.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/fun/455518/371452?version=1&lang1=_e&pop2=on