When most people think of politics, video games may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But political video games have become a way for voters to have some fun and even release some anger.
Rich Taylor, of the Entertainment Software Association, described the nature of the games.
"Before you know it you can be pelting your opponent with a light saber or a hotdog or marshmallow," Taylor said. "It's just good fun. Just venting."
According to the Entertainment Software Association, the number of political video games has tripled since 2004. The games are fun and quirky and allow players to express political passion.
Taylor also said that the games aim to engage people in voter registration, helping to make sure that they are a part of the political process.
Oklahoma University Professor Joe Vallone created "Angry Voters," a video game for voters to release frustration.
"We understand that the political process doesn't always work and people get frustrated with it," Vallone said. "How neat would it be to take a pie and throw it in the face of a politician?"
But the game offers more than pie throwing. "Angry Voters" takes players opinions into the virtual world and sends them to local and federal politicians.
"Governor Mary Fallon may be able to look at the results and go 'Hm, you know this is kind of interesting, I didn't realize that people were thinking this way about our schools,'" Taylor said.
It may not be Angry Birds, but "Angry Voters" can be a place to release political tension and have a good time doing it.