I used videogames to solve my country’s politics: Turns out the answer is ultra-mega-communism
PC Gamer columnist uses a video game narrative framework to satirize contemporary UK politics. The piece opens with a fictional account of leading a country in severe political crisis—characterized by collapsing approval ratings, widespread civil unrest, and popular revolt—before pivoting to real-world British politics.
The commentary addresses the resignation of the current Labour prime minister and the anticipated appointment of Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, as his successor. The author suggests that elite political circles are optimistic about this transition based primarily on Burnham’s northern English accent and general “vibes” rather than detailed policy analysis or track record.
The article appears to blend gaming commentary with political satire, though the excerpt ends mid-sentence before clarifying the connection between the video game mechanics or narratives and the political analysis. The tone is largely satirical and tongue-in-cheek, using hyperbolic descriptions of political chaos as framing for commentary on actual UK political developments.