MTV is gamifying the 2012 elections with “Fantasy Election ’12” as part of its “Power of 12” election initiative — the game uses the same principals as fantasy sports, giving politicians points when they exhibit behaviors that voters want to see, and penalizing them for negative actions, such as getting caught in a lie.

MTV is gamifying the 2012 elections with “Fantasy Election '12” as part of its “Power of 12” election initiative — the game uses the same principals as fantasy sports, giving politicians points when they exhibit behaviors that voters want to see, and penalizing them for negative actions, such as getting caught in a lie. (MTV)