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The last few years have seen the blossoming of real world computer games that allow players to learn about important global issues. Here are a bunch of them. (If you know of others, please let us know so we can post them.)
Real Lives
is a unique, interactive life sim that enables you to live one of billions
of lives in any country in the world. Through statistically accurate
events, Real Lives brings to life different cultures, political systems,
economic opportunities, personal decisions, health issues, family issues,
schooling, jobs, religions, geography, war, peace, and more!
FoodForce
teaches about hunger and the global food situation by putting you in
charge of an emergency food mission. Developed by the UN's World Food
Programme.
NationStates
is a nation simulation game. Build a nation and run it according to
your own political ideals. Create a Utopian paradise for society's less
fortunate or a totalitarian corporate police state. Care for your people
or deliberately oppress them. Join the United Nations or remain a rogue
state. It's up to you.
Darfur is Dying
is a narrarive based simulation where the player, from the perspective
of a displaaced Darfurian, negotiates forces that threaten the survival
of his or her refugee camp. It offers a glimps of what it is like for
the more than 2.5 million people who have been internally displaced
by the crisis in Sudan.
A Force More Powerful
is a game of nonviolent strategy that allows the user to wage nonviolent
struggles for freedom and rights against dictators, occupiers, authoritarians,
and oppressive rule. Player takes on the role of strategist for a nonviolent
movement.
PeaceMaker
is a game inspired by real events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
PeaceMaker challenges you to succeed as a leader where others have failed.
Players try to bring peace to the Middle East.
Ayiti:
The Cost of Life
is a game where players discover what is it like to live in poverty,
struggling every day to stay healthy, keep out of debt, and get educated.