The future for political commentary in games looks bright, says Laurence Dodds.You have one week to earn $1,000. But today, you can’t work out where to get a street vending permit, the superstore has closed, the buses have stopped for the night and you can’t afford a taxi. You get home at 3am and tomorrow you’re so exhausted that you get nothing done. You have made a net loss of two days and $25; you panic, quit, and restart the game. This is Cart Life, a "retail simulator for Windows" which depicts the struggle of ordinary people to make ends meet. It’s ... Read More