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The Most Patriotic Games To Play On The Fourth

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by Dan Ryckert on July 04, 2011 at 02:30 PM

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July 4th is an awesome holiday, and it's a celebration of all things right with the greatest country in the world. If you're looking for a distinctly American-flavored game to play after a long day of eating BBQ, drinking beer, and blowing crap up, here's a look at the most red, white, and blue games out there. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

Call of Duty: Black Ops

While the bulk of Black Ops' campaign isn't always "RAH RAH AMURRICA!," there's a distinct moment at the end that should make apple pie-flavored tears well up in the eyes of our countrymen. Check out the part of the clip from 0:20-0:40 below to feel like you're sitting at the 50-yard line of the Super Bowl.

NFL Blitz

Speaking of the Super Bowl, we should all be thankful that we live in a country that appreciates real football instead of that stupid crap with the black-and-white ball that they play overseas. Any football game will do, but you'll want to go with NFL Blitz to get that true American feeling. Madden may have authentic player likenesses, a wealth of modes, and refined gameplay, but Midway's arcade classic lets you do elbow drops and atomic leg drops on fallen receivers. Play this with Hulk Hogan's "Real American" theme blaring in the background for maximum effect.

Twisted Metal 2

Americans like cars and explosions, as evidenced by countless car-and-explosion-themed summer blockbusters. No game has ever captured wanton vehicular destruction better than 1996's Twisted Metal 2. Hell, you can even light the torch on the Statue of Liberty if you shoot a missile at it.

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Filed under: Feature, america, july 4th, usa, united states, patriotism

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by Triumphant Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:36 PM

Been on Red Dead all weekend.
by Facetious T Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:37 PM

Haha...i was hoping Fugitive Hunter was on here.
by Booshnaw Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:37 PM

You know it would be patriotic if the Tail of the Sun: Part 4 was put up for us to watch... for America.
by IG-88 Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:39 PM

The Black Ops thing was funny. Redneck Rampage? WTF?!! Oh and Duke Nukem is a HORRIBLE game to represent America.
by Troy Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:40 PM

I was really expecting GTA IV. Well I guess it's not exactly patriotic.

And what about Independence Day on PS1? Oh wait, nevermind.
by Nick Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:41 PM

Not Earth Defense Force 2017 or Insect Armageddon? Where you protect not only the nation, but the entire Earth from gigantic alien cybernetic creatures?

Dan, I am disappoint. -sniffle-

And you were my journalistic idol...
by SuperKingC77 Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:43 PM

how did you forget Civilization? you can actually conquer the entire world as George Washington
by Mr. Derp Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:44 PM

I'm watching Team America: World Police and a Rocky movie marathon in my American flag underpants while eating hot wings and launching fireworks. For America!
by sealsaa Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:45 PM

How about some good o'l Medal of Honor multiplayer, Americans vs. the Talib-- oh, I mean the "Opposing Forces".
by TheSpaniard013 Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:46 PM

Ya I knew you'd pick duke nukem forever. Kind of sad but true him being a good pickfor this particular date.
by Joseph Harrie Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:49 PM

Dont forget Freedom Fighters!
by Frymaster Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:51 PM

A certain character in Metal Gear Solid 3 should be on this.
by linkkjm Monday, July 04, 2011 at 02:57 PM

Im playing Rome: Total War....
by Captiosus Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:05 PM

"...instead of that stupid crap with the black-and-white ball that they play overseas."

I know it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek but, c'mon.. You mean that same football with a black-and-white ball where Team USA Women has been owning opponents so far in Women's World Cup play? How's that not patriotic?

Also: Nothing baseball is on this list? Really? It's still the American Pastime...
by Luke Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:05 PM

I've been playing Red Dead again. It must be the fourth... or the x4 exp they had going on. And don't forget Fallout 3 in the Capitol Wasteland. Liberty Prime has to be the most patriotic robot I've ever seen.
by LA643 Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:06 PM

CoD World at War. Yes the game is old but there is nothing that quite beats kicking some nazi *** that really shows some patriotic loving of America.
by Raven K. Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:08 PM

Barbecue, Beer and Blowing *** Up!

If you're inside today, you lose!
by Romars202129 Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:12 PM

Metal Gear Solid 2, who says patriotism can't be convoluted as hell?
by Lucien1337 Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:22 PM

Red Dead is anti-government, but okay... Heh, us Aussies are too lazy to be patriotic, only yobos celebrate our national holiday.
by Blake Eaton Monday, July 04, 2011 at 03:27 PM

Hey Dan! Where's more TotS?
Also, I really wish I had a copy of Fugitive Hunter: War on Terrier to play. Don't you, Dan?

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