The next generation offering from Oddworld Inhabitants, the team that brought us the phenomenal Abe's series and the Xbox's tremendous Munch's Oddyssee, is set to rile a few political feathers.
The development studio, founded by Oscar-nominated film industry veterans Lorne Lanning and Sherry McKenna, has never shied away from tackling big issues in their games; their first trilogy attacked big business and worker exploitation. Far from being Right On, Abe's Oddysee, Abe's Exoddus and Munch's Oddysee are all extremely entertaining, best-selling and enjoyable products that consistently attract a wider audience than the traditional gamer geek.
This time, according to gamesindustry.biz, they aim to get under the skins of politicos of certain current governments. Excellent. They're looking for answers? I expect a lot of gamers are as well.
If all goes well, this could start a new revolution for mainstream console gaming to be raised in high-level government discussions for the right reasons, and not because of violent gimmicks. Any why not? It's time to get intelligent. Games can and should have an agenda.
Keep an eye out for Citizen Siege. First, look out for their forthcoming title, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath.
