The lead designer of "EVE Online" talked to me about how his game holds up against other upcoming space MMOs. He also shared plans to connect "EVE" players on handheld devices and a Facebook-like social networking site. Read more...

The lead designer of space MMO "EVE Online" came by to show me the new expansion, and we talked about player scandals, the different issues dealing with the player-elected government, and how he just can't add pink elephants to the game. Read more...

If you got a chance to run for a governmental position for your favorite video game, would you?

The players of "Eve Online" would -- and they're doing it now.

Here are a few selected candidates running for "Eve Online"'s player-only Council of Stellar Management and some information about their political platforms:

Ankhesentapemkah (pictured above): The website for the incumbent CSM secretary outlines the issues she's addressed during her first term, including setting up focus groups and in-game discussions. And she's even made a video that features pop music, a mini-cooper and a preview of her school game design project based on the game.

You can read about three more colorful candidates after the jump. Read more...