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Politidex game lets players 'catch' UK politicians in Pokémon-style battles

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A new mobile game called Politidex, launched on May 6th, allows players to capture and train UK politicians in a Pokémon-style format. Players engage in "debates" using parliamentary maneuvers instead of traditional battles to acquire over 18,000 characters, including all 650 MPs and local councillors. The game's creator, Fred Parry, utilized AI for artwork and game design, aiming to "humanize" politics and educate players about their local representatives. AI

IMPACT Offers a novel application of AI tools for game development and aims to humanize politics through interactive entertainment.

RANK_REASON This is a product launch for a game that uses AI tools in its development, but it is not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Politidex game lets players 'catch' UK politicians in Pokémon-style battles

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Priya Bharadia ·

    Gotta catch an MP! Players ‘debate’ UK politicians in Pokémon-style game

    <p>Creator of Politidex hopes free online app will help humanise politics and act as a way of ‘flipping the narrative’</p><p>The year is 2016 and Pokémon Go has taken over the world. People are wandering for miles on end, <a href="https://time.com/4421608/pokemon-go-rihanna-beyon…

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