Chaotic Thoughts: The Red Pixels of Communism

I’m one of those people that feel that videogames contain a deeper meaning; of course, I was an English major— we think there’s deeper meaning in a pile of rocks, so take all of this with a grain of salt. So as I click my way through Starcraft 2, my mind starts to wander while the dozens of SCVs scurry about the blue crystals. Call me McCarthy, but I believe that the primary struggle in Starcraft 2 is the battle between communism and capitalism.

Joe McCarthy didn't rock the Zerg rush

Think about it: to protect their way of life, humanity (the Terrans) are fighting an alien race (the Zerg) that swarms across the universe. Furthermore, the Zerg are controlled by a collective mind—or at least were, until a new charismatic leader (Kerrigan) rose up to take over the party.

I also present as evidence the character of Jim Raynor and his crew. Each Terran character exhibits strong individual values, but more importantly, Raynor and Tychus are after capital to fund their war. They will do whatever it takes to discover new mineral reserves and fill their coffers, desecrating sacred ground and displacing native populaces. Sound familiar?

Practically cousins