Citizen of SP Simulator: Volume 2 is the Game of the Golpista Press
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Satirical games like Cidadão Simulator provide a unique commentary on media manipulation, particularly in the context of Brazil and its historical newspapers.
- The games allow players to create and alter newspaper narratives, mimicking strategies used by major media outlets to cater to various interests such as agribusiness, banks, and wealthy individuals.
- Cidadão Simulator offers an interactive experience that places players directly into the world of media manipulation, providing a thought-provoking critique of the industry.
- The games are developed by independent creators, including Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Flavia Gasi, demonstrating the potential for gaming as a medium for social and political commentary.
Satirical Games Unmask Media Manipulation in Cidadão Simulator
By Pedro Zambarda, Chief Editor What if a game mocked the manipulated news distributed daily by major media outlets, often tailored to agribusiness, banks, and market financiers? That’s precisely the aim of two independent Brazilian games, both titled Cidadão Simulator, released in 2024 and 2025. Developed by Fernando Henrique Cardoso from the Holodeck podcast and Flavia Gasi—a former games journalist now a speaker and strategist, as well as the Vice President of ACJOGOSSP, the regional games association in São Paulo—these titles offer a unique satirical experience by placing players directly into the world of media manipulation. Players interact with a screen featuring news scrolling on the left, alongside a “boss mood meter” and sponsors. The core mechanic allows players to craft various newspaper narratives. They can create a revolutionary communist newspaper, complete with specific headlines, notes, and titles, or strategically alter titles to produce a publication tailored to farming, banking, or a custom-made theme designed to please a wealthy boss. The games mimic the style of certain century-old Brazilian newspapers, with comments scrolling below the main content. These satirical games offer a unique commentary on media manipulation. They are available to play here.
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