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Stacking: A Socialist Critique of the Rich and Powerful?

Tired Gamer writes: "on the face of it, Stacking seems to nest neatly inside a socialist framework. the story is fundamentally about the small and the marginalized taking on their oppressors - the many taking power back from the few. it incorporates elements of the classic left-wing portrayal of the rich and powerful as villainous and despotic, and offers more than a nod to the kind of critique of industrialization explored in Modern Times, Chaplain's brilliantly biting, silent-era satire of Fordism (a link reinforced by the fact that Charlie's guide on his journey is a 'hobo' called Levi, who simply must be an homage to Chaplain's Little Tramp)."

"however, in addition to (and to some extent tension with) these political/ethical tones in the narrative, the act of stacking itself raises some interesting political questions."

(Note: Unusual capitalisation and grammar is part of the intentional style of the column.)

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gamepeople.co.uk
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Best Short Games on Xbox Game Pass

These are the best short games on Xbox Game Pass. They offer a variety of different experiences that can be enjoyed without commitment.

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gamefreaks365.com
JagX22247d ago

Wouldn't the answer here be ... all of them?

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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Broforce Forever, Everspace 2, A Short Hike, and More

Megan Spurr writes: "My favorite announcements are those coming soon, especially when “soon” means “right now” (looking at you Celeste!). We have hikes, we have Bro’s, kingdoms, and space, and more, so let’s get to the games! "

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VenomUK256d ago

It's now time for somebody to go up to Xbox Live Gold whilst it's fast asleep, then hold a pillow tight over its mouth until it stops breathing.

crazyCoconuts256d ago

This is game pass though. Doesn't seem that much better right now.

Profchaos256d ago

Looking at the quality of games mixing the two up in this case it's an easy mistake to make

BrainSyphoned256d ago

I forgot Everspace 2 released so I'm happy with this month.

Profchaos256d ago

Well I guess we know where all that gamepass money is going right into a giant s labelled bucket

ChasterMies256d ago

Microsoft is spending $70B on Activision. That doesn’t leave a lot left over for other AAA games.

monkey602256d ago

I've really wanted to play A Short Hike and Airborne Kingdom for a while now so it's cool they've been added but yeah I don't see this exciting the masses

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Psychonauts 3 Isn't In Development Right Now, Double Fine Confirms

It looks like a third entry isn't happening soon.

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badz149287d ago

uh oh...looks like the 2nd game flopped sales-wise. what a shame

MadLad287d ago

Psychonauts 2 has been the studios most profitable release, despite being on Gamepass, and a third title is already open and on the table when the time comes.
They wanted to do a big, new IP release coming into the acquisition being they would have funding they wouldn't have otherwise. That was obviously greenlit.

EvertonFC287d ago

He was always gonna make a new ip once MS bought them.
The correct dicision imo, comebk to P3 at a later date.

Muadiib287d ago

Much preferred the first game tbh, so not a huge loss.