Kesher Talk

Middle East game: And yes, I do mean a game! A computer game, that is. I came upon this old game while trawling through The Underdogs website of no-longer-marketed computer games.

It is called Conflict: Middle East Political Simulator and I find it quite enthralling. You play the part of Israeli prime minister, trying to protect your national security, prevent Arab states from getting nuclear bombs, develop your own, etc. The interface is weak, but still interesting. And who could pass up the opportunity to invade Syria and sign a military pact with Egypt? Or simply sign away the Palestinians to a state of their own and never have to worry about them again? Ah, entertainment does not reflect reality all that well...

posted by Howard @ 3/15/2002 09:53:30 AM