Even Gamers Can Go Green on Earth Day

Every Earth Day I struggle to find something relevant to write about from the gamer's perspective beyond a lame reference to Captain Planet. Although I guess said lame reference has just been made, thankfully this year there is something else on offer, Plan it Green.

Described by the National Geographic website as "the first green casual game," beyond the obvious play on words, Plan It Green is a city building sim for PC that is tinted green. The back story is as follows:

As the Mayor of Greenville, players have the opportunity
to create a green city… As mayor of your hometown, you have vowed to
bring about a new green future by changing the ways of the past,. You
are working with close supporters to restore Greenvile to its former
glory and beauty.

Watch as Greenville transforms before
your eyes as you build eco-homes, apply green upgrades and bring new
clean jobs and industry to your hometown!  Plan It Green is the first
game that leverages the resources of National Geographic, an
organization that was green when green wasn’t cool.

Game Features Include:

• Improving 8 neighborhoods across 45 levels
• Upgrading the town with parks, eco-homes and environmental upgrades
• Building eco-friendly houses, stores and businesses
• Picking the latest eco-upgrades
• Monitor your Greendex as you track towards a more sustainable environment

Now who says going green is too hard? If we could only do it for real now. What am I saying! Sure we can. Lower your carbon footprint, recycle all that you can, support local organic farmers, etc. etc., repeat. And once you've done what you can, check out Plan It Green. There is a free demo available, and copies available for purchase.

Thanks to GamePolitics.com for the heads up on this.

–Hobson's Choice