"On the eve of annual Palestinian solidarity rallies, the Islamist Basij militia in Iran was more than proud to show off two new video games that are currently in development which depict the 'crimes' of the Israeli people. One of the games, which has been titled 'Assault on Freedom Convoy' revolves around the commando raid executed by Israel on May 31. The raid, which was launched against an aid flotilla attempting to run the naval blockade of Gaza sparked international outrage and condemnation.
Student Basijis, via a website, state that the game will expose 'crimes of the Zionist regime during the attack on the flotilla,' that saw nine Turkish activists accidentally killed, sparking an international relations crisis between Israel and Turkey, countries that have traditionally been very close.
The second game, unveiled by Mohammad Reza Jokar, head of the Basij student wing, is called 'Devil Den 2.'
'The young generation must find out about the Zionist regime and since video games enjoy large audiences, they were unveiled ahead of Quds Day,' Jokar is quoted saying as he references the annual solidarity day marked since the 1979 revolution on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Over the last several years, Iran has been releasing slews of video games with the intent to impress their political agenda on their younger populace. Issues range from politics to nuclear armament and have sought to provide an idealogical alternative to games that are being produced in the west. And while Iran has viciously despised Israel, it has only been made worse by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who continuously predicts the end of the Jewish state.
In the meantime, gamers in North America complain about the games we already have, such as Madden, Halo and Call of Duty despite the worst game we have pushed on us is perhaps, America's Army. But, depending on what message is being perpetuated, it seems that games can be a powerful tool as well as pieces of art." (source)
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