GameTech: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez playing Among Us is an indication of how big the game has become 

The US  senator's time in the political arena probably came in handy for a hugely-popular  game that involves back-stabbing and sabotage 
GameTech: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez playing Among Us is an indication of how big the game has become 

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez playing the Among Us video game.

Desperate attempts to sway voters! A hacking scandal! Back-stabbing and sabotage! Are we talking about US politics or Among Us? Actually, it’s both.

How ironic that a game about mistrust and the need for solidarity is 2020’s biggest hit. Among Us has become so big that US senator Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently took to Twitch to play a game, using the opportunity to urge the audience to vote in the American elections. Incredibly, more than 400,000 people tuned in to see her play.

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