When Corporations Rule the World: Why We Need More VOC and East India Company Energy in Video Games

Yo, fellow pok gai and toxic gamers—ever wonder why your favorite games always make you the king, the president, or some overpowered hero, but never the CEO with a private army and a license to print money? Let’s talk about the real bosses: the VOC, Hudson’s Bay Company, and East India Company. These OG corporations didn’t just sell spices and fur—they straight-up ran countries, had their own navies, and made governments look like side quests.

Why Aren’t More Games About Corporate Takeovers?

Let’s be real: most games just scratch the surface. Sure, you get to trade spices in East India Company or build a city in Anno 1800, but where’s the game where you bribe politicians, run your own private army, and exploit the world for fun and profit? Game designers, you’re missing out on the ultimate power fantasy. Forget being a king—be the boardroom warlord who tells kings what to do.

What Game Designers Can Learn

• Go Deeper Than Trading: Don’t just make us click “buy” and “sell.” Give us the power to manipulate markets, start wars, and rig elections. We want drama, not spreadsheets.

• Hybrid Gameplay: Mix real-time strategy with political sim. Let us run the company, the country, and the chaos.

• Moral Choices: Make us face the consequences—do we go full villain, or try to be the “ethical” megacorp? Give us the choice to be the pok gai or the hero.

What Game Marketers Need to Know

• History Sells: People love drama, power, and a bit of scandal. Market these games as the ultimate “what if you ruled the world” sandbox.

• Community Engagement: Tap into nostalgia for old-school Hong Kong hustle and the wild stories of our parents and grandparents. Make it relatable for us 1.5 gen and 2nd gen juk sing gamers who grew up hearing about both dim sum and capitalism.

What Gamers and Influencers Should Do

• Demand More: Stop settling for the same old empires. Ask for games that let you be the puppet master, not just the puppet.

• Stream the Chaos: Imagine the content—backstabbing, hostile takeovers, and spicy commentary. Perfect for pok gai gaming streams and meme-worthy moments.

Call to Action

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