His most famous game is the art game , '' September 12 '' , a response to the September 11 attacks . It is based on the political argument that a direct military response will only increase the likelihood of further terrorist attacks on the West . In spite of being controversial at its launch , it is now recognized as a notable early example of both political videogame and newsgame ( a term Frasca is credited with coining to refer to a videogame based on real , newsworthy events ) . In 2009 it received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Knight Foundation
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Gonzalo Frasca