Call of Duty Is Imperialist Propaganda

Brandon Sonju breaks down how video games — and, in particular, first-person shooters like Call of Duty — function as propaganda for American empire, and discusses how people can enjoy entertainment while also recognizing the parts of it that reflect what’s wrong with the society in which we live. Writer & Editor: Brandon Sonju Senior Producer: Cale Brooks Executive Producer: Bhaskar Sunkara Special Thanks: Arizona Johnston Subscribe to the channel and press the like button! Subscribe to Jacobin for just $10: Patreon: ​ Brandon’s channel SOURCES: [1]: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is Still an Infuriating Relic: [2]: Bush accuses Saddam Hussein of seeking to acquire African uranium: