

Exploitation is not a bug in capitalism, it is a feature. It’s not just that “corporations hoard power and extract value from workers, without letting those workers share in the massive wealth they help create”, as Cory Booker argues it’s that these dynamics at the individual level, felt by each of us, are also at play globally, felt by whole countries and regions. A job with “a decent wage … some satisfaction and security” is quickly becoming a thing of the past, including for those of us in the wealthiest countries. This flaw is minor so don’t let it ruin your perception of the game.Richard Reeves, guest editor of this series, suggests we can simply “fight to crowbar the doors open for women and people of color,” allowing them to benefit from market capitalism alongside white men. Now you may never have been to either Seoul or Pittsburgh, but you can guess that the cities differ both geographically and in what they produce. Also, the resources and products produced in these two cities are identical. Seoul, South Korea is identical to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

One other error in aesthetics you may notice is with the differing cities. The gameplay overall (button layout, ease of use) is smooth and the graphics are superb, minus a few financial graphs. The game’s density and large number of features make this great for a business enthusiast who is highly knowledgeable however, because of the many features this game is hard to learn. As CEO you need to multiply your money 10 fold in order to succeed.Ĭapitalism II’s advantages are also some of its disadvantages. It is your job to analyze prices, buy and sell properties, trade stock, and invest. In it you are given a handful of businesses that are already in operation. The Capitalist section of the game is much more complex and packed with more features and is for more advanced players. There are so many features in this game it is hard to figure all of them out within the 10 minute tutorial. The tutorial is extremely helpful, however, even when you’ve completed it, you may still feel confused. This mode also starts with a tutorial that is much needed as a first time player. The entrepreneur section doubles as a tutorial and in this section you build your business empire from the ground up-starting with your parent's hurting grocery store business. The other two options are single player, either entrepreneur or capitalist. This mode allows you to compete and build your enterprise with and against other players via personal networks or over the Internet. One, which is a plus for any simulation, is the multiplayer mode. As the game begins you are given three options of play.
