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3/9/06

TVG: Nintendo Thwomps Pvda Party in the Netherlands by Chris Leyton

For the full report go to TotalVideoGames.com or click on the linkNintendo Thwomps Pvda Party in the Netherlands by Chris Leyton

Thankfully the world of politics and videogames very rarely come into close contact with each other. Whilst we enjoy a good political-thriller such as Elixir Studios Republic: The Revolution or David Braben's forthcoming The Outfit, this video reminds us of the dangers involved when the two attempt to match. A promotional video for the Dutch Pvda Party or Labour Party (hence the steroid inducing powers of the red rose) aimed to entice younger voters, may have notched them a preliminary landslide win in the 2006 municipal elections; however, it's also landed them in hot water as far as Nintendo goes and likely sets a new standard for the most aggravating thing to be found on the net in the process.

Famously protective over its IP, reports suggest Nintendo are currently looking at legal proceedings against the party for its use of their iconic franchise - it's like the Great Giana Sisters all over again.

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