Media Blackout

by Michael Wilson, a member of c-level
http://mediablackout.mwwilson.net/

Media Blackout is a 3D computer game in which the player is confronted with corporate interests, religious fundamentalism and military aggression through the deliberate manipulations of corporate media. Surrounded by media noise, government propaganda, spectacular phenomena and a sea of oil, the player's character attempts to maintain psychological resistance and ultimately transcend the media threat -- escaping 'corporatized consciousness'. Media Blackout creates an allegorical environment through new media technologies -- attempting to immerse both player and viewer in the true 'psychological operations' of our time.

Bio

Michael Wilson is an expanded media artist who practices operational aesthetics. His work in video, sculpture and computer games has focused on re-imagining 'apocalyptic' contexts, networks and systems. He has exhibited internationally and currently resides in Arkansas and Los Angeles, where he is a member of the new media co-operative Betalevel (formerly C-level).