"Gamers who tried it couldn’t stop playing, and began acting oddly: they were nauseous, stressed, had horrific nightmares. Others had seizures or attempted suicide, many felt unable to control their own thoughts. It was only later that they recalled how Polybius was serviced more often than other games. Men in black suits opened the machine … Continue reading Polybius: The Urban Legend of the Government’s Mind-Controlling Arcade Game
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Eclipse Phase
Eclipse Phase is a transhumanist, science fiction roleplaying game with anarchist tendencies. The second edition is currently in open play test (read: free) on Drivethrurpg.com. In an interview, Rob Boyle, one of the creators of the game, describes how politics can drive story and serve up critiques of technology. I particularly liked this quote: "[There is a] … Continue reading Eclipse Phase
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