The 47 Percent (A Political/ Video Game TL)

starwarsfan

spookyscaryskeletons said:
This is a Democratic wank. Why would the Democrats be gaining seats in a midterm year? Can you please explain?
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history is a gop wank imo

Its a preview 8 months out of an election lots of things can change

Not a lot is that different than otl besides recruitment and obamacare being a success and a productive congress puts the Dems in a good position
 

starwarsfan

Major Shakeups​
In early 2013, it became known that Index Corporation was having extreme financial issues due to financial crimes and debt problems. Originally, it seemed that Sega-Sammy may buy them, but it would become well known that Sega-Sammy was focusing on a larger acquisition in Japan as well as focusing on some western studio acquisition. Such as several THQ subsidiaries, THQ Montreal became Sega Montreal, Vigil, Relic and Voliton. This alone made 2013 a major year for Sega-Sammy CEO Hajime Satomi and his plans to reshape Sega into a major force again in the gaming industry.

While evaluating where the Sega division had gone wrong, one thing stood out, them letting go of Yuji Naka and Yu Suzuki signified a major drop in quality in various Sega products. In particular the decline in Sonic Team's output was fairly alarming. Satomi had managed to rehire both of them by April 2013.

In June 2013 though, Satomi and the board of directors were faced with a major challenge. After the Index scandal broke, Satomi designated Atlus a prime acquisition target. However, it turned out Crytek was having serious financial difficulties and was on the near of bankruptcy. While Atlus was a tempting prospect, Crytek was a much larger entity and more enticing. In early July 2013, the Yeril brothers accepted 200 million dollars to sell Crytek to Sega-Sammy holdings, leaving them with several more studios, IPs and a game engine. Shortly afterwards, EA agreed to sell their partial rights to the Crysis IP to Sega-Sammy in addition, Crytek UK became Free Radical, Crytek Austin merged with Virgil and the remaining Crytek studios remained open just under a new name.

Meanwhile, Nintendo purchased Atlus in late May of 2013 and formally announced it at E3. At, E3, Nintendo announced several ports of Atlus titles to Wii U and 3DS such as Persona 4 for both systems. and a port of Persona 4 Arena for Wii U. More notably, Persona 5 was announced exclusively for the Wii U.

The last major corporate gaming news for the year besides holiday sales was the announcement that the recently independent Activision-Blizzard were purchasing Take Two for 4 billion dollars and would start making yearly sports titles to directly compete with EA's sports titles. In a few years, 2013 would be the true beginning of the new age of video games. The same year, the NFL rescinded on their exclusivity deal with EA in addition the NCAA was forced to end their monopoly on college sports titles in the wake of several court rulings and with Activision's assertion in the sports market 2014 did not bode well for EA. This generation was signified by the decline and fall of Sony from the market, the decline of EA, the reassertion of Sega, Nintendo and a growing western third party near monopoly by EA
 

Nivek

So Index Hit the dust(as their problem were internal that was normal, specially stock fraud) and who buyed...Wow, RIP Atlus sale, we will miss you pretty fondly. but an Atlus 3DS can be a reality(the remakes would be masisve),Umm Better Announced Persona 4 Arena Ultimax as new game that a port, Dragon Crown or other should be ported or looks a new publisher.

Umm how this timeline will account the New 3DS and friday news?

So Sega using the chequer as casino plan goes delayed and buying a new network of subsidiaries, and rehiring Suzuki and Naka was interesiny, will VF6 coming soon and Sonic not suffer?

So Acti and 2K coming ealry, and that would make a new force in sport like old acclaim was, that would be pretty masive,and enjoy your karma EA, as you using court for your monopoly know they take that away,XD.

Incredible update, waiting what the impact will be soon. good one buddy, not leave us so dry,xd
 
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starwarsfan

The First Major Primaries​

The first major primary was the West Virginia Primary. The whole West Virginia Senate Election in itself was thrown upside down when a major chemical spill tainted the drinking water leading to several deaths, a major ecological disaster and the drinking water of a major portion of the state being unusable for months. Senator Rockefeller railed against the coal and gas companies on the senate floor. As well as decrying the corruption of the state government being in the pocket of the corporations.

The primary itself ended with an extremely narrow Raese victory with 38% of the vote. After Raese's victory and comments on further deregulating environmental standards and anti-union comments. After all of this, Senator Rockefeller maintained a 12 point average lead over Raese making it a likely Democratic hold.

Meanwhile in the West Virginia Second Congressional District carpetbagging former Maryland State Senator Alex Mooney won the GOP Primary and will face state party chairman Nick Casey in the fall. In the first district Democrats nominated West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant.

Mississippi​
The Mississippi Senate Primary winded up a victory for the Tea Party with Chris McDaniel beating Cochran 53-46. Even after it was revealed his supporters had broken into Senator Cochran's wife's nursing home to illegally take pictures of her for political purposes. Democratic nominee Jim Hood is polling very strongly against McDaniel who burned many bridges with more moderate GOP factions in the state.

Recent Polling Average
Hood - 48%
McDaniel - 42%

Lean D

Kentucky​

In the most blistering primary of the year, Kentucky closed on a dramatic note. With Senator McConnell seemingly holding on but going through several court challenges and recounts making his victory look illegitimate especially after an investigation was revealed that the McConnell campaign manager was linked to a political bribery case in Iowa in 2012. With McConnell only surviving on a literal handful of votes, Kentucky became a rallying cry defeating incumbent and establishment GOP candidates across the nation

McConnell - 50.01%
Massie - 49.99%

General Election Polling
Grimes - 46%
McConnell - 42%
Toss Up/ Tilt D
North Carolina​

The first round of the North Carolina Primary led to Thom Tillis being forced into a run off with Tea Party Physician Greg Brannon. In a very low turnout and with a very devoted tea party base, Brannon narrowly won the run off.
52-48 Brannon.

Likely D

Georgia Primary Round 1​
The Georgia Primary was a free for all, there were several establishment and tea party candidates leading to a very divided field. In the first round both Broun and Perdue advanced to the summer run off. With the winner facing Democrat Michelle Nuun. Broun's numbers rose after Georgia Congressman Phil Gingrey dropped his bid and endorsed Broun after several polls showed him falling below 5%. (Also Handel doesnt surge as in otl)

Rating: Tossup/ Tilt D
 
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Nivek

When the WV split happened? there was a massive radio silence about it(at least in international news) here seems will be more massive if true, that would be a punishment vote against pro business(aka GOP and teaparty) how thing are unfolding, specially in house.

Seems Kentucky and Georgia will be battlefield to won to lock the congress, seems the race is as good as OTL, even if GOP is battered worse from OTL(but not lockdown will make elector feele less ire about them)
 
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Gorrister

Why is Rockefeller coming out against coal? He's a Senator from West Virginia, it's political suicide to come out campaigning against it.

And why did both Broun and Gingrey advance to the runoff? Neither reached 11%. You need to explain this.
 

starwarsfan

spookyscaryskeletons said:
Why is Rockefeller coming out against coal? He's a Senator from West Virginia, it's political suicide to come out campaigning against it.

And why did both Broun and Gingrey advance to the runoff? Neither reached 11%. You need to explain this.
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He did in otl

Before announcing his retirement Rockefeller came out against the coal companies, I remember many on Kos thinking it was a sign of a pending retirement.

Wait I put Gingrey was supposed to be Perdue.

I need to edit that thanks
 
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