Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is in the process of getting a game ofAmong Usstarted in a effort to spread a message to US citizens to go out and vote this November.
Announcing the idea on Twitter, Ocasio-Cortez will be playingAmong Uson Twitch to stream and communicate with viewers, though it is currently unknown who else will participate in the popular online multiplayer social deduction game.
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The popular American politician has made waves within the gaming community over the year with her interest in the popular MOBA,League of Legends. In July,AOC announced on Twitter she had reached Silver 3rank, adding her favorite characters to play in the game are Sona, Janna, and Lux; and that she plays a support role.
Recently, Ocasio-Cortezdrafted a bill that would prevent the US military from using Twitchto recruit. The US military used some controversial tactics to recruit potential members, such as a ploy where viewers could win a free Xbox Elite 2 Controller by filling out an affiliation link. However, the link would instead lead viewers to a recruitment page for the service. The bill she introduced was eventually dismissed.
With the 2020 United States Presidential election taking place this November, Democratic Party leader Joe Biden and his campaign team have attempted new ways to reach out to the youth audience in an effort to get US citizens to vote. One effort includes a promotion withJoe Biden through the gameAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswhere players can visit a custom island, which is themed on his Presidential bid. Those interested can visit his island by entering his Dream Code and accessing it online.
Meanwhile, former presidential candidateAndrew Yang is playingDungeons and Dragonswith three actors in support of a bid for Congress by a fellow politician. Taking place on October 12, Yang will be playingDungeons and Dragonswith Vyasar Ganesan fromIndian Matchmakingon Netflix, and Voice actors As Erika Ishii and Zehra Fazal. The fundraiser is in support of Donna Imam, a Texas Democrat running for Congress.
While politics and gaming mixing it up is certainly nothing new, it’s fair to say this year is especially impacted by the political landscape. Decisions from those currently in office have affected trade prices with overseas markets, as well as numerous developers with apotential ban on Tencent Holdings, which holds a majority stake in several developers including Riot Games, Epic Games, andPath of the Exiledeveloper Grinding Gear Games.
Among Usis available now on Android, iOS, and PC
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