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The Most Patriotic Games To Play On The Fourth

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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Comments
  • Been on Red Dead all weekend.
  • Haha...i was hoping Fugitive Hunter was on here.
  • You know it would be patriotic if the Tail of the Sun: Part 4 was put up for us to watch... for America.
  • The Black Ops thing was funny. Redneck Rampage? WTF?!! Oh and Duke Nukem is a HORRIBLE game to represent America.
  • I was really expecting GTA IV. Well I guess it's not exactly patriotic.

    And what about Independence Day on PS1? Oh wait, nevermind.
  • 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...

  • how did you forget Civilization? you can actually conquer the entire world as George Washington
  • 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!
  • How about some good o'l Medal of Honor multiplayer, Americans vs. the Talib-- oh, I mean the "Opposing Forces".
  • Ya I knew you'd pick duke nukem forever. Kind of sad but true him being a good pickfor this particular date.

  • Dont forget Freedom Fighters!
  • A certain character in Metal Gear Solid 3 should be on this.
  • Im playing Rome: Total War....
  • "...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...
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Barbecue, Beer and Blowing *** Up!

    If you're inside today, you lose!
  • Metal Gear Solid 2, who says patriotism can't be convoluted as hell?

  • Red Dead is anti-government, but okay... Heh, us Aussies are too lazy to be patriotic, only yobos celebrate our national holiday.
  • 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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