October 28th 2024.
Well hello there, young ones! As we all know, the upcoming US election is a pretty big deal. It's not just about who will run the country, but also how those decisions will affect the rest of the world. And let's be real, one of the candidates is none other than Donald Trump himself. Yikes. We can all agree that the stakes are high, and every vote counts.
But here's the thing, getting young people to vote is no easy feat. It's a challenge that every country faces, and the US is no exception. So, in an effort to reach out to the younger demographic, the Democrats have come up with a pretty interesting strategy - political adverts in Fortnite Creative maps. Yep, you heard that right. Our beloved game has become a platform for political campaigning. Who would've thought?
Now, before you get too excited, let's clarify something. This isn't just for American players. The whole world can join in on the fun. And let's face it, playing a Fortnite map with a political twist is definitely more appealing than sitting through a boring speech or reading a lengthy article. The Democrats are hoping to use this creative approach to promote their policies on tax breaks for small businesses and affordable housing.
But let's be real, are these really the topics that 14-year-olds are most concerned about? Probably not. But hey, the map is called Freedom Town, USA and it's available for everyone to play. Just use the code 733155366547 and you're good to go. Now, for those who aren't familiar with Creative mode, it's quite different from the usual Battle Royale style. It's more about building and exploring rather than fighting. It's often used by TV shows and promoters who want to avoid violence, or by players who just want a more chill gaming experience.
However, some maps in Creative mode can get pretty competitive. And according to IGN, at least eight of them have been taken over by politics. Some popular examples include Drive City, Troll Bed Wars, and Meme Boxfights. These maps will feature political signs, new character and object models, and even new audio clips - including a famous quote from Trump about eating dogs and cats. Interesting.
Now, you may be wondering, what about the Republicans? Do they have their own Fortnite map? Well, the short answer is no. But the Democrats have definitely put in some effort to show their support for the gaming community. In fact, Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz has been known to be a fan of the Dreamcast (remember that old console from 1999?). He apparently loved it so much that his wife had to take it away because he was playing it too much. Talk about dedication.
In fact, Walz recently joined congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a Twitch stream, where they played Crazy Taxi and Madden NFL. While this may not sway your political views, it's still pretty cool to see politicians embracing gaming and connecting with the younger generation. And who knows, maybe this means that the Democrats will be more understanding towards video games if they win the election.
On the other hand, we have Trump, who has famously blamed video games for various shootings and even put together a montage of violent game clips to confront the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). But let's be real, his vague disapproval of video games hasn't really led to any significant changes. Plus, gaming hasn't really been a hot topic in US politics for a while now.
But let's not forget, every vote counts. So if you're eligible to vote, make sure you do. And if you need more gaming content (because who doesn't?), be sure to sign up for our newsletter. You can also submit your own letters and features through our Submit Stuff page. And don't worry, we won't bombard you with political ads. We promise.
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