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{{Infobox VG |title = The Political Machine 2008 |image = Thepoliticalmachine2008 box.jpg |caption = Box art |developer = [[Stardock]] |publisher = [[Ubisoft]] |designer = |engine = |released = {{vgrelease|NA=June 17, 2008}} |genre = [[Government simulation game|Government simulation]] |modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] |ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=E10+}} |platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]] |media = [[Compact Disc|CD]], [[Digital distribution|digital download]] |requirements = β’ [[Windows XP]]/[[Windows Vista|Vista]] (64-bit not supported)<br>β’ 1 GHz Processor<br>β’ 512 MB Free System RAM<br>β’ 64 MB [[DirectX 9.0c]] 3D Video Card<br>β’ 1 GB Hard Drive Space<br>β’ DirectX 9.0c<br>β’ Internet connection required for multiplayer and updates. |input = [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]] and mouse }} '''''The Political Machine 2008''''' is a [[government simulation game]] from [[Stardock]], in which the player leads a campaign to elect the [[President of the United States]]. The player accomplishes this goal by traveling from state to state and engaging in a variety of activities to either raise money or raise poll numbers. It is the sequel to [[The Political Machine]] released in 2004. The Political Machine 2008 features new characters such as [[Barack Obama]] and [[John McCain]]. The game focuses on much more current issues and the constant need for money.<ref>Stardock. [http://www.stardock.com/newsitem.asp?id=1022 The Political Machine 2008 lets gamers run for President]</ref> The game also features 3 more [[scenario]]s, election in the American Civil war, an election taking place in European Union (which has different names on some countries) and an alien world. The developers have said that they will add new content into the game before November 4 (the election) and will update the issues as they change in importance. New candidates are also planned once minor bugs are ironed out.<ref>[http://forums.politicalmachine.com/317010 The Political Machine forum post] (about halfway down the page)</ref> ==Presidential candidates== ===Democrats=== *Fmr. President [[Bill Clinton]] (D-AR) *Secretary of State [[Hillary Clinton]] (D-NY) *Fmr. Sen. [[John Edwards]] (D-NC) *Fmr. Vice President [[Al Gore]] (D-TN) *Sen. [[John Kerry]] (D-MA) *President [[Barack Obama]] (D-IL) *Gov. [[Bill Richardson]] (D-NM) *Fmr. President [[Jimmy Carter]] (D-GA) - unlock *Fmr. President [[John F Kennedy]] (D-MA) - unlock *Fmr. President [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] (D-TX) - unlock *Fmr. President [[Woodrow Wilson]] (D-NJ) - unlock *Fmr. President [[Thomas Jefferson]] ([[Democratic-Republican Party|DR]]-VA) - unlock *Fmr. Senator [[Mike Gravel]] (D-AK) - download *Rep. [[Dennis Kucinich]] (D-OH) - download *Vice President [[Joe Biden]] (D-DE) - download ===Republicans=== [[Image:Pol. machine 2008 screenshot.jpg|thumb|A screenshot of the main screen, showing candidates [[Barack Obama]] and [[John McCain]].]] *Lord Kona (fictional) *Fmr. President [[George W. Bush]] (R-TX) *Fmr. Vice-President [[Dick Cheney]] (R-WY) *Fmr. New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] (R-NY) *Sen. [[John McCain]] (R-AZ) *Rep. [[Ron Paul]] (R-TX) *Fmr. Governor [[Mitt Romney]] (R-MA) *Fmr. President [[Ulysses S. Grant]] (R-OH) - unlock *Fmr. President [[Richard Nixon]] (R-CA) - unlock *Fmr. President [[Ronald Reagan]] (R-CA) - unlock *Fmr. President [[Theodore Roosevelt]] (R-NY) - unlock *Fmr. President [[George Washington]] (VA) -unlock<ref>George Washington was an independent, but the game only allows for a two-party system</ref> *Fmr. President [[Abraham Lincoln]] (R-IL) - unlock *Fmr. Governor [[Mike Huckabee]] (R-AR) - download *Fmr. Governor [[Sarah Palin]] (R-AK) - download It is not possible to run as a [[third-party]] or [[independent candidate]]. ==Reception== The Political Machine received mixed reviews, with a [[Metacritic]] average of 73%. IT Reviews said that "the gameplay is sufficiently engrossing and varied to keep your interest".<ref>http://www.itreviews.co.uk/games/g504.htm IT Reviews</ref> Gamespy called it "a really solid 'beer & pretzels' strategy game".<ref>http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-political-machine-2008/883324p1.html Gamespy</ref> 1UP.com complained that "with more focus on the real-world conflicts and unpredictable events that plague campaigns, running for office might be a bit less tiresome".<ref>http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3168376&p=1 1UP.com</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.politicalmachine.com/ ''The Political Machine'' official website] * [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thepoliticalmachine2008/news.html?sid=6191527&tag=gumballs;img;0 The Political Machine 2008 Q&A: Tackling the Issues Gamespot] * [http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/195968.shtml ''The Political Machine 2008'' Page] {{Stardock}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Political Machine 2008, The}} [[Category:2008 video games]] [[Category:Government simulation video games]] [[Category:Ubisoft Entertainment games]] [[Category:Video games developed in the United States]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[tr:The Political Machine 2008]]
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