Welcome to "Fatworld!" Experience Refreshing Moral Discomfort!

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: June 26, 2007

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Georgia Tech professor Ian Bogost designs popular Web games powered by sarcasm and social commentary, with social themes and moral lessons. In his latest, “Fatworld,” players navigate a consumer paradise, rule their own empire of restaurants and convenience stores, and enjoy food allergies, diabetes, heart disease, and death. Source: Wired

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  • Created By: Louise Russo
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Feb 9, 2010 - 4:43pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:04pm