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Freedom Fighters: Why Our Games Are Filled With Rebels, Patriots, and Protectors of the Realm
I’m sure you’ve played a game where you take on the role of a rebel character that is out to take down a giant, evil corporation. Hell, that’s what most games are about! This isn’t a trend that games are just starting off with today, this has been a theme since the early days of gaming. What is it that makes us want to take on the role of a freedom fighter? Why do we want to crush evil-doers time and time again?