Comments on: Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:28 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Obamas Got Games | coskcore http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-921252 Obamas Got Games | coskcore Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:21:58 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-921252 <p>[...] analysis of how the incoming No. 44 embodies the Wii as a dark horse who became popular: “Instantly appealing like the Wii, Obama is popular not because of his library of policies, but becau....” (In case you’re curious, that post dubs Hillary Clinton as the Xbox 360 and John [...]</p> [...] analysis of how the incoming No. 44 embodies the Wii as a dark horse who became popular: “Instantly appealing like the Wii, Obama is popular not because of his library of policies, but becau….” (In case you’re curious, that post dubs Hillary Clinton as the Xbox 360 and John [...]

]]> By: Obama Playing the Wii « The LG Pub and Lounge http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-921231 Obama Playing the Wii « The LG Pub and Lounge Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:02:50 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-921231 <p>[...] Gigaom essentially summarizes the comparison of Obama to the Nintendo Wii succinctly: [...]</p> [...] Gigaom essentially summarizes the comparison of Obama to the Nintendo Wii succinctly: [...]

]]> By: Obamas Got Games | Bulk Email http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-921212 Obamas Got Games | Bulk Email Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:52:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-921212 <p>[...] analysis of how the incoming No. 44 embodies the Wii as a dark horse who became popular: “Instantly appealing like the Wii, Obama is popular not because of his library of policies, but becau....” (In case you’re curious, that post dubs Hillary Clinton as the Xbox 360 and John [...]</p> [...] analysis of how the incoming No. 44 embodies the Wii as a dark horse who became popular: “Instantly appealing like the Wii, Obama is popular not because of his library of policies, but becau….” (In case you’re curious, that post dubs Hillary Clinton as the Xbox 360 and John [...]

]]> By: Jamie http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-887498 Jamie Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:05:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-887498 <p>These are some great comparisons. The Wii is my favorite gaming console and Obama is my candidate of choice. Nice.</p> These are some great comparisons. The Wii is my favorite gaming console and Obama is my candidate of choice. Nice.

]]> By: Tyweez http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-861288 Tyweez Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:27:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-861288 <p>I belive you will make a change in my life and for others peple in this country. GOD BLESS!!!! Oh i'm broke as a joke Sp, don't ask for no money.</p> I belive you will make a change in my life and for others peple in this country. GOD BLESS!!!! Oh i’m broke as a joke Sp, don’t ask for no money.

]]> By: Tyese Kellam http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-861285 Tyese Kellam Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:20:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-861285 <p>I believe that obama can make a change in every ones life. He will be a postive canidate to every one he meets in a life time. I wish I could meet him one day I will give him a speech from my postive side of me I will always be on my best</p> I believe that obama can make a change in every ones life. He will be a postive canidate to every one he meets in a life time. I wish I could meet him one day I will give him a speech from my postive side of me I will always be on my best

]]> By: The Shifted Librarian » Gaming Super Tuesday http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-860123 The Shifted Librarian » Gaming Super Tuesday Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:52:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-860123 <p>[...] Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles “As pundits ponder the resurgence of Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, here’s a handy high-tech guide to the three Democratic frontrunners. Because as it happens, they’re best understood in relation to the top three video game consoles.” Click through to find out why Barack Obama is the Nintendo Wii, Hillary Clinton is the Microsoft Xbox 360, and John Edwards is the Playstation 3. [GigaOM, via Game Politics] [...]</p> [...] Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles “As pundits ponder the resurgence of Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire, here’s a handy high-tech guide to the three Democratic frontrunners. Because as it happens, they’re best understood in relation to the top three video game consoles.” Click through to find out why Barack Obama is the Nintendo Wii, Hillary Clinton is the Microsoft Xbox 360, and John Edwards is the Playstation 3. [GigaOM, via Game Politics] [...]

]]> By: Candidates as consoles | Auto Technology | Auto Blog http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-859570 Candidates as consoles | Auto Technology | Auto Blog Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:19:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-859570 <p>[...] blog post by Wagner James Au is a refreshing change. He sums up the Democrat front runners by describing each as a video games [...]</p> [...] blog post by Wagner James Au is a refreshing change. He sums up the Democrat front runners by describing each as a video games [...]

]]> By: Garlos | Bitácora de Carlos García » Blog Archive » Candidatos de Estados Unidos hechos consolas http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-852711 Garlos | Bitácora de Carlos García » Blog Archive » Candidatos de Estados Unidos hechos consolas Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:47:58 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-852711 <p>[...] GigaOM han clasificado a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Estados Unidos por consolas; es muy entendible y en parte tiene mucha razón; tanto Hillary como Obama tienen muchos [...]</p> [...] GigaOM han clasificado a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Estados Unidos por consolas; es muy entendible y en parte tiene mucha razón; tanto Hillary como Obama tienen muchos [...]

]]> By: Klik » Arkiv » Obama er en Wii, Clinton er en Xbox http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-849225 Klik » Arkiv » Obama er en Wii, Clinton er en Xbox Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:26:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-849225 <p>[...] Læs indlægget her  Skriv Kommentar | Permalink |  Emner: uden emneord [...]</p> [...] Læs indlægget her  Skriv Kommentar | Permalink |  Emner: uden emneord [...]

]]> By: none http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-847159 none Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:35:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-847159 <p>Wow, this is horrible. It is like trying to introduce educational tv to the 80's. If anything, all the candidates are like the 360: they all are overrated and overpriced/overfunded, but no one cares as long as everyone can play together (or, in this case, it is a CTF red vs blue style, and the ps3 is independent)....</p> <p>Could just be my feelings on it. Then again, the xbox is the least compatible with anything else, and is the least revolutionary, so again, it is safe to say that if the xbox is Dems/Repub, independent runners are definitely the ps3: I mean, the dems/repubs even run the same kinds of anti-campaigns (pc/mac...where is unix?)</p> <p>Guess that got a bit off-topic, but it is closer than some I have seen.</p> Wow, this is horrible. It is like trying to introduce educational tv to the 80’s. If anything, all the candidates are like the 360: they all are overrated and overpriced/overfunded, but no one cares as long as everyone can play together (or, in this case, it is a CTF red vs blue style, and the ps3 is independent)….

Could just be my feelings on it. Then again, the xbox is the least compatible with anything else, and is the least revolutionary, so again, it is safe to say that if the xbox is Dems/Repub, independent runners are definitely the ps3: I mean, the dems/repubs even run the same kinds of anti-campaigns (pc/mac…where is unix?)

Guess that got a bit off-topic, but it is closer than some I have seen.

]]> By: Metafore democratiche, dai videogame al vino bianco http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-846407 Metafore democratiche, dai videogame al vino bianco Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:47:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-846407 <p>[...] per essere stato il primo giornalista “embedded” su Second Life. La metafora riguarda i tre candidati democratici comparati alle tre consolle di videogame che da un po’ di tempo, con alterne fortune, si stanno contendendo il miliardario mercato [...]</p> [...] per essere stato il primo giornalista “embedded” su Second Life. La metafora riguarda i tre candidati democratici comparati alle tre consolle di videogame che da un po’ di tempo, con alterne fortune, si stanno contendendo il miliardario mercato [...]

]]> By: CibaoBlog.com :: El Blog a tu Medida » Blog Archive » Si Obama es la Wii Hillary es la 360 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-846245 CibaoBlog.com :: El Blog a tu Medida » Blog Archive » Si Obama es la Wii Hillary es la 360 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:00:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-846245 <p>[...] equipara a cada representante con consolas o personajes de La Guerra de las Galaxias. Un ejemplo es el blog GigaOm, que ha elaborado una guía de candidatos demócratas para aficionados a la tecnología. ¿Que no [...]</p> [...] equipara a cada representante con consolas o personajes de La Guerra de las Galaxias. Un ejemplo es el blog GigaOm, que ha elaborado una guía de candidatos demócratas para aficionados a la tecnología. ¿Que no [...]

]]> By: Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles | NintendoRAW http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-845227 Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles | NintendoRAW Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:25:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-845227 <p>[...] Wii, Hillary Clinton = Microsoft Xbox 360 and John Edwards is the Playstation 3. You can read it here or after the [...]</p> [...] Wii, Hillary Clinton = Microsoft Xbox 360 and John Edwards is the Playstation 3. You can read it here or after the [...]

]]> By: Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles | Gaming Parents http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-845202 Primary Game: Candidates as Consoles | Gaming Parents Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:07:24 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-845202 <p>[...] Wii, Hillary Clinton = Microsoft Xbox 360 and John Edwards is the Playstation 3. You can read it here or after the [...]</p> [...] Wii, Hillary Clinton = Microsoft Xbox 360 and John Edwards is the Playstation 3. You can read it here or after the [...]

]]> By: Mad Skillz http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-845173 Mad Skillz Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:50:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/01/09/next-gen-presidential-candidates/#comment-845173 <p>Wow ... awesome post. I actually posted this on Jan. 5th - and it would be nice if you actually gave me credit for it ...</p> <p>If the White House candidates were video game consoles ...</p> <p>I would say Hillary would be an Xbox 360 - she's got experience on her side (Xbox), and she has some good quotes (It's good to play together), but there's some serious love-hate toward her.</p> <p>Barack would be the Wii - he's a new, fresh face on the scene - and a lot of young people love him. He's pulling ahead of the old guard (Clinton, Edwards) but folks say he isn't experienced enough and just for casual voters.</p> <p>Huckabee would be a PC - he's bringing integrity back and is old reliable. Folks may not embrace him, and he could care less - he knows when the 360 RRODs, or the PS3 gets dusty, he's still tuned to vgchartz.com</p> <p>Guilani would be the PS2 - he's got the brand name (9-11) and is used to being on top. However, he's living on street cred from being mayor of NYC.</p> <p>Ron Paul would be the PSP - he's really getting picked on but still keeps trucking. He's proving that change is awesome - and younger folks are embracing him as well.</p> <p>Fred Thompson would be an Atari Flashback system - he's been around the block, has some experience, but would be in the bargain bin faster than that Kim Kardashian porn boxset.</p> <p>Mitt Romney would be a PS3 - he's got the pomp but isn't sure what he wants to be - a BR player or a game console.</p> <p>John McCain would be a cell phone game - he's on the go - was popular once but soon got tossed into a desk and forgotten.</p> <p>Dennis Kuncinich would be the Atari Jaguar - good ideas, a cool game but poor execution.</p> <p>Mike Gravel would be a Turbo Grafx 16 - you remember how cool he was - you go into your basement, find it and pull it out and play him a few times, and then just toss him back forever since you can download VC games on your Wii!!!!</p> <p>Gore would be a Gameboy Advance - Yes, he is cool but no one would take him seriously in a console race.</p> <p>John Edwards would be an iPod nano - Yeah, he can do it all, can play games, but who would play games for hours on an iPod?</p> <p>Lastly, Bill Richardson would be a Gamecube - he's the coolest video game system and cheapiest on the block, had some success but really, no one cares about.</p> <p>Source: http://www.dukecitygamerz.com on Jan. 5th.</p> Wow … awesome post. I actually posted this on Jan. 5th – and it would be nice if you actually gave me credit for it …

If the White House candidates were video game consoles …

I would say Hillary would be an Xbox 360 – she’s got experience on her side (Xbox), and she has some good quotes (It’s good to play together), but there’s some serious love-hate toward her.

Barack would be the Wii – he’s a new, fresh face on the scene – and a lot of young people love him. He’s pulling ahead of the old guard (Clinton, Edwards) but folks say he isn’t experienced enough and just for casual voters.

Huckabee would be a PC – he’s bringing integrity back and is old reliable. Folks may not embrace him, and he could care less – he knows when the 360 RRODs, or the PS3 gets dusty, he’s still tuned to vgchartz.com

Guilani would be the PS2 – he’s got the brand name (9-11) and is used to being on top. However, he’s living on street cred from being mayor of NYC.

Ron Paul would be the PSP – he’s really getting picked on but still keeps trucking. He’s proving that change is awesome – and younger folks are embracing him as well.

Fred Thompson would be an Atari Flashback system – he’s been around the block, has some experience, but would be in the bargain bin faster than that Kim Kardashian porn boxset.

Mitt Romney would be a PS3 – he’s got the pomp but isn’t sure what he wants to be – a BR player or a game console.

John McCain would be a cell phone game – he’s on the go – was popular once but soon got tossed into a desk and forgotten.

Dennis Kuncinich would be the Atari Jaguar – good ideas, a cool game but poor execution.

Mike Gravel would be a Turbo Grafx 16 – you remember how cool he was – you go into your basement, find it and pull it out and play him a few times, and then just toss him back forever since you can download VC games on your Wii!!!!

Gore would be a Gameboy Advance – Yes, he is cool but no one would take him seriously in a console race.

John Edwards would be an iPod nano – Yeah, he can do it all, can play games, but who would play games for hours on an iPod?

Lastly, Bill Richardson would be a Gamecube – he’s the coolest video game system and cheapiest on the block, had some success but really, no one cares about.

Source: http://www.dukecitygamerz.com on Jan. 5th.

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