Presidential candidates as video games

Well there have been a lot of serious discussions on all the Presidential candidates for some time now. Given that, I was looking to see if there was any less serious news out there for a change. And I did find it.

What if the Presidential candidates were video games? Which one might they be? Would America like the game and play it? Well at least on site took the trouble to figure it all out.

For Senator Obama, currently the Democratic frontrunner for the Presidential nomination and a one-time long shot, the game selected was Final Fantasy VII. The game was a huge hit, and some felt a bit overrated. Its mix of action, fantasy setting and plot caught many gamers by surprise. Would I agree this is his game? Mostly.

Senator Clinton got Donkey Kong Country 3. It was a popular but played out series. Simple to play, not real flashy in graphics. It was heavily dependant on the prior premise of the game. It’s a good choice but I think Mario Bros. is a better pick.

Mario Bros. is an old game, for a very old platform. It’s stile of play is based on several other popular games, and incredibly simplistic to play. The plot is contrived, and the graphic are boring compared to modern games. While hugely popular when it first showed on the scene, it’s still known though obviously dated. While updates continue to be popular with primarily children, it’s all based on the same old ideas. Several of the updates have failed, but because of its original status it continues to stick around trying to compete with more popular and innovative games. That sounds more like Clinton to me.

Senator John McCain gets an obscure and odd choice. Desert Bus is a game that never actually got released, and is not what most would expect. Very long (8 hours non-stop) and involving Arizona (isn’t that cute) this unknown game does describe some aspects of the Senator. Not exactly the best depiction of the man though.

I would probably choose Metal Slug. It focuses on Senator McCain’s military experience. They are the good guys, the game is popular, and considering there are 6 versions of the game determination is evident. The good guys are willing to take on all types of enemies, and not afraid to muck it up in melee. The graphics may be old, but it kind of works for the game. Simple and direct. I think that works better.

Game With a Brain goes on to include Mike Huckabee, whom I feel has zero chance of getting nominated. But their choice of game is excellent. Bible Adventures is his video game counterpart. I don’t think I need to say more.

Ron Paul was not included, though several comments asked about him. Well he really isn’t a factor in any sense of anything involving the Presidential race. But since this is about humor I thought I’d give him a try. The game I picked for him is Katamari Damacy. The game is odd in the most tame description. It’s addictive to many and an underground hit. Much like Ron Paul, the game is bizarre.

So there are my thoughts. Who did you think got it right? Game with a Brain or me? Or do you have a better comarrison than either of us?

President Obama? Your poll results say yes - 1.5.2008.1

I’ve been reflecting on the win by Mike Huckabee and Senator Obama. The amazement by virtually all the pundits is massive. They are all shocked by the result. Not a single poll gave any indication of the result. Except mine.

Many have seen, and some have voted on my polls found at Black Entertainment USA, Vass, and my corporate site (www.vassconsult.com). I have reported regularly since the inception of the polls in early 2007, on the status of the voting. And in every month since April, Senator Obama has been in the lead.

Now there is no question that success is cumulative. There is no question that rather tan going week by week my results shows a long term trend. But not a single other poll I am aware of (by the major media and institutions) extends more than a week.

That’s where they missed the real trend. Not that my polls are perfect. To be fair, my poll projected Senator John McCain as a winner by a landslide over the other candidates. That still may be true, but so far that is not the indication out there. At least if you listen to the pundits.

Now another thing is interesting. According to my poll, Senator Obama wins outright against any other candidate. The next closest is Senator Clinton with 1/3 the votes of Senator Obama. Is this the real trend and the result we will see this year?

It’s a big question. And the fact that my sites focus on issues and events from a Black African American Hispanic perspective may give some pause about the results. Then again, I am a Black Puerto Rican, and there is no difference when writers that are Asian, African, Latino, or White create posts and articles. The world is always framed from the perspective of the person viewing it.

In addition, anyone who thinks that my blogs reach only African Americans gives far too little credit to the internet and my readers. That’s like saying the internet is only a tool that 20-something’s use. Hogwash.

The fact is that my visitors come from all walks of life. Rich and poor, college educations and not. White, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and everyone else. The issues and thoughts here are not just one-sided, nor are those that are interested in them.

So I defend my poll. I believe that all types of Americans are represented. And if I am as correct as I believe, then America better get prepared. My poll may be small right now, but if it’s as accurate as it seems so far, we will have a real Black President come 2009.

** Oh, just so everyone knows. Once the Primaries are done, I will be placing a new poll on the sites. That will reflect the actual Democratic and Republican candidates.

In addition expect to see other questions of interest and requests of your opinions for change on the various Blogs and sites of M V Consulting, Inc.

Your opinion is vital to me. Let me know.