''3rd World Farmer'' is a browser-based
serious game
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where the player seeks to improve their family's standard of living over several generations. It was originally prototyped as a student project at the IT
University of Copenhagen
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, Denmark, in 2005. It was released on May 9, 2006.
Reception
''3rd World Farmer'' gained some recognition after release with coverage from mainstream media such as ''
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'' (USA), ''
La Stampa
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'' (Italy),
4Gamer.net
''4Gamer.net'' is a Japanese video game website operated by Aetas Inc. It was launched in August 2000.
Overview
The site initially focused on "western games" such as FPS and RTS genres, (Japan) and ''
The Escapist'' (Australia).
References
External links
Official website
''3rd World Farmer'' on Games for Change
Business simulation games
2006 video games
Browser games
Farming video games
Flash games
CategorY:Serious games
Video games developed in Denmark
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