Online Videogame “Oiligarchy” Makes You an Oil Company CEO
Think you have what it takes to run an oil company? Then try your hand at “Oiligarchy,” a flash game you can play online that makes you the CEO of your very own oil company. As described (and shown in a series of screen captures) at Mother Nature Network, you decide where to drill and how much to invest to keep up with the growing demand for oil. But not all the action takes place in the oil field—you’ll also be playing politics, whether it’s lobbying in Washington or paying off the Nigerian government.
Oiligarchy was developed by Molleindustria, an Italian group that uses videogames to advance a social and political agenda. In Oiligarchy, you might run the oil company but that doesn’t mean you’re on the right side. You get ahead in the game by being corrupt and ruthless, but ultimately renewable energy will be your downfall. But whether or not you like their message, it’s a fun game.
Click here to play Oiligarchy.
