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But most game developers prefer Obama.

A bit of digging by Game Politics has revealed most high-profile developers are backing Barack Obama in the forthcoming US election.

However, Spore creator Will Wright is a John McCain man - having contributed USD 3000 to his campaign. That's according to publicly available records, which also show Activision boss Bobby Kotick has given McCain USD 2300.

Those contributing to the Democratic campaign include silver-haired EA fox John Riccitiello, executives from Take-Two and Rockstar, Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley, Ultima creator Richard Garriott and Valve's Gabe Newell.

Topping the list is Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos, who's given Barack Obama a whopping USD 32,900. So if he wins, Guitar Hero will have been responsible for the election of America's first black president! Sort of.

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Zomoniac #1 3 years ago

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Article broken. Again.
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Sorcy #2 3 years ago

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And already by the title I can say: "Why exactly should we care?"
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rauper Verified Managing Director, Eurogamer Network #3 3 years ago

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Will Wright: First Spore, now this...
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hula hoops #4 3 years ago

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Will Wright you're a moron.

First you associate yourself with EA.

Then this!
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Fab4 #5 3 years ago

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My butcher, who is an american ex-pat, is backing Obama, if anyone is interested.
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paketep #6 3 years ago

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Man, my opinion of Wright was low after Spore (both about the game and the DRM debacle), but this?. This is too much.
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Razorus #7 3 years ago

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Hypocrisy! I swear Spore is about creation and life? Why does he back someone who is probably going to end the lives of thousands of people?
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mikew1985 #8 3 years ago

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@Razorus

What?! That is just a weird statement.

I'm not a McCain backer but how can you justify your statement?
McCain is somehow going to personally end lives? He's not even president (hopefully won't be) yet you're accusing him of possibly ending thousands of peoples lives...

Edited by 1 at 06/10/08 @ 09:54
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Dizzy #9 3 years ago

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DRM and McCain...you know it makes sense
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menage #10 3 years ago

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yes Will, vote for another monkey in the white house.
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monkeylite #11 3 years ago

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^ I am offended that my species is somewhat linked to McCain and Will Wright.
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chicknstu #12 3 years ago

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But McCain doesn't believe in Evolution, he can't possibly support him!

McCain is also pro terrorist.
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SEVQA #13 3 years ago

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Mc Cain fanboys and Obama fanboys, Fuck em all yank tards the lot of them!
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Svecke #14 3 years ago

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Suddenly my copy of Spore feels dirty. D:
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Britesparc Verified Creative, ITV #15 3 years ago

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Fortunately I was sent Spore for free at work so I don't need to worry that by association I'm supporting McCain, or at least contributing to the wealth which allowed Wright to make his donation...
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Luckyjim #16 3 years ago

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UUUURRRGGGHHHH! He's a Republican? Explains Spore's creationism slant.

Edited by 1 at 06/10/08 @ 11:44
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bitesize #17 3 years ago

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Mc Cain fanboys and Obama fanboys, Fuck em all yank tards the lot of them!

excellent level of political debate you get around these parts!
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actionfitz #18 3 years ago

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hmm. Will Wright in "Rich Person supporting the rich mans candidate" shocker!
After the DRM bullshit... seems like he wants to cement his position as a knob.

/warning politcics ahead
It's a real shame tbh. If not for this election and having to get into bed (so to speak) with the current administration... I actually liked McCain, a bit. He didn't play ball with his party evangelicals and seemed to have a conscience.
Now he's in shake hands with fucktards and kiss babies mode.
Shame. now I have no time for him.

Barrack Obama may or may not be just another washington suit, who will take his orders from the Money men who really run the US... time will tell... but to me he comes across as a rational and intelligent sort, the sort of guy you could have dialogue with rather than the 'might is right so fuck you' attitude of the Republicans.
anyway...

/politics off.
/game on.
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Tomo #19 3 years ago

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Oh dear.

/shuns Gabe Newell

/shuns Will Wright

The EA guy doesn't surprise me though.
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septimus #20 3 years ago

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How can someone seemingly so intelligent vote for such a lying twat as McCain? FFS America.

This is the sort of man McCain is : [link url=http://digg.com/politics/Rolling_St one_John_McCain_Fake_Maverick_Spoiled_Brat
]http://di gg.com/politics/Rolling_Stone_J...[/link]

His life overview isn't pretty reading. Power hungry opportunist who puts himself above anything.
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makeamazing #21 3 years ago

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Hey if americans are stupid enough to vote for the same party thats pretty much screwed them over for the last 8 years, then cool
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MrSpew #22 3 years ago

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I guess Wright loves money more than the people around him.

Obama ftw etc lol
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General_Zod #23 3 years ago

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@makeamazing

Unfortunately whoever the Americans vote for has a huge impact on us and the world. If only we could get away with not caring.

Edited by 1 at 06/10/08 @ 13:55
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wizbob #24 3 years ago

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@General_Zod

Not so much any more, the septics have overplayed their hand.
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SEVQA #25 3 years ago

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bitesize

Thank you, I do try to be as objective as possible when it comes to talking politics! Nothing like a bit of political incorrectness to start the day!
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karstux #26 3 years ago

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@Tomo:

You may want to read the article again.
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bonker #27 3 years ago

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"@Razorus

What?! That is just a weird statement.

I'm not a McCain backer but how can you justify your statement?
McCain is somehow going to personally end lives? He's not even president (hopefully won't be) yet you're accusing him of possibly ending thousands of peoples lives... "

Well he's a neo-con so he's going to continue their world-domination agenda after Dubbya is gone so yeah, you can start counting the bodies from day one if he makes it.

I also think he's damaged-goods mentally/emotionally. I thought he was desperate, not to mention frightening, in the debate vs Obama. Obama disappointed me somewhat but at least he didn't scare me ...

One thing's for sure, it's never been more likely that the next US president will die in office. One from natural causes, the other not so much ...
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ASHBERY76 #28 3 years ago

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Obama is the anti crist.
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Fusey #29 3 years ago

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I did some research and found out that Obama is actually black!

;-o
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monkeylite #30 3 years ago

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All US presidents will at some point in their presidency, be the cause of someone's death. Their election is always a bet on the lesser of two evils.
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Kilroy #31 3 years ago

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I love political discussions. We really haven't progressed much beyond "HE'S A RED! KILL 'IM!"
Who gives a flying who supports who, really? A lot of people, judging by these comments.
Christ, people. I've enjoyed Spore, despite the HOOOOOORRIBLE DRM and the fact that Wright must be a Republican. That doesn't mean I'd vote for McCain. I also like a couple of U2 tracks, but I would still choke Bono to death, given the opportunity.
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