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{{Infobox VG |title = The Political Machine |image = The Political Machine Coverart.png |developer = [[Stardock]] |publisher = [[Ubisoft]] |designer = |engine = |released = {{vgrelease|NA=2004-08-10}} |genre = [[Government simulation game|Government simulation]] |modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] |ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=T}} |platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]] |media = [[Compact Disc|CD]] |requirements = |input = }} '''''The Political Machine''''' is a [[government simulation game]] from [[Stardock]], in which the player leads a [[election campaign|campaign]] to elect the [[President of the United States]]. The player accomplishes this goal by traveling from state to state and engaging in a variety of activities to either raise money or raise [[poll]] numbers. Each game starts with the selection of a pre-created candidate or creation of a fictional candidate from one of the two major American political parties, the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] and the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. Headquarters and [[fundraisers]] are possible, the effectiveness of which depends on various factors. When enough money is accumulated the player can "invest" it in [[campaign advertising|advertisements]] (either through newspapers, radio, or [[television advertisement|TV media]]). The effectiveness of these ads are determined by several factors. An ad supporting [[tax cuts]] will work better with Republican [[Texas]] than with Democratic [[Massachusetts]]. A key factor in the game is the concept of "Stamina" and "Turns." In each turn (representing one week), a candidate has a set amount of stamina to engage in activities. For example, establishing or upgrading a campaign HQ costs more stamina than creating a newspaper ad. The sequel, ''[[The Political Machine 2008]]'', was released June 16, 2008, with new characters introduced, such as [[Barack Obama]] and [[John McCain]].[http://www.stardock.com/newsitem.asp?id=1022] ==Candidates== ===Basic candidates=== ====Democrats==== [[Image:ChloePolitcalMachine.png|right|thumb|300px|Chloe Sullivan has several strong areas as a candidate, but suffers from a lack of experience.]] *[[Bill Clinton]] *[[Hillary Clinton]] *[[John Edwards]] *[[Al Gore]] *Jeffory Jackson (fictitious character based on politician and 1984 and 1988 presidential candidate [[Jesse Jackson]]) *[[John Kerry]] *[[Chloe Sullivan]] (character from ''[[Smallville]]'') *[[Tom Vilsack]] ====Republican==== *[[Barbara Bush (First Lady)|Barbara Bush]] *[[George H. W. Bush]] *[[George W. Bush]] *[[Laura Bush]] *[[Dick Cheney]] *Mike Forbes (fictitious character based on 1996 and 2000 presidential candidate [[Steve Forbes]]) *Bill Mason (although there is a [[Bill Mason]], he is not related to politics. The computer game character is based on the 1996 Republican presidential Nominee [[Bob Dole]]) *[[Condoleezza Rice]] *[[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] ===Unlockable candidates=== These candidates have to be defeated by a member of the opposite party in Campaign Mode in order to unlock them. ====Democrat==== *[[Wesley Clark]] *[[Jimmy Carter]] *[[Bill Richardson]] *[[Dick Gephardt]] *[[Lyndon B. Johnson]] *[[Woodrow Wilson]] (mislabeled as from Georgia) *[[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] *[[Thomas Jefferson]] (member of the [[Democrat-Republicans]], predecessors to the Democrats) ====Republican==== *[[William Taft]] *[[Gerald Ford]] *[[Ulysses S. Grant]] *[[Richard Nixon]] *[[Theodore Roosevelt]] (mislabeled as from Ohio) *[[Ronald Reagan]] *[[Abraham Lincoln]] *[[George Washington]] (sympathetic to the [[Federalists]], predecessors to the [[Whig Party (United States)|Whigs]], and in turn the Republicans) {{VG Reviews |IGN = 7.9<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/objects/639/639851.html|title=The Political Machine|publisher=IGN.com|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> |GI = |EGM = |GSpy = 4/5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-political-machine/|title=The Political Machine|publisher=GameSpy|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> |GSpot = 7.4/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/politicalmachine/index.html|title= The Political Machine|publisher=Gamespot|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> | |compilation = yes | |GR = 71.79% (24 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/919648-the-political-machine/index.html|title=The Political Machine|publisher=Game Rankings|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> |MC = 72% (21 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/politicalmachine|title=Political Machine, The|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> | }} ==External links== * [http://www.politicalmachine.com/ Official website] * [http://www.mobygames.com/game/political-machine The Political Machine at MobyGames] ==References== {{reflist}} {{Stardock}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Political Machine, The}} [[Category:2004 video games]] [[Category:Government simulation video games]] [[Category:Ubisoft Entertainment games]] [[Category:Video games developed in the United States]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Stardock games]] [[Category:Single player games]] [[Category:Multiplayer games]]
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