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In a stunning exposé that has sent shockwaves through the political and gaming communities alike, documents unearthed by our investigative team at The Onion reveal a convoluted web of influence peddling that makes even the most seasoned political operatives blush. It appears that the gaming industry, led by the infamous titans of console warfare, have been quietly funding a shadow campaign to shape taxation policy in ways that would benefit their coffers—and not just any taxation policy, but the very bedrock of economic policy itself.

At the helm of this shadowy operation is an enigmatic figure known only as "Captain TaxEvader," a pseudonym rumored to be used by the CEO of a major gaming conglomerate. This shadowy figure, with the help of a cadre of lobbyists who are more slippery than a greased-up Nintendo character on an ice rink, has been orchestrating a campaign that would make even Machiavelli's eyebrows raise in surprise.

The campaign, cleverly disguised as a grassroots movement called "Taxation with Gamification," has been influencing both sides of the aisle, with particular focus on Democratic legislators who, sources say, have been promised an eternal supply of gaming swag and early access to hotly anticipated titles if they vote in favor of tax policies that would effectively legalize tax evasion for the gaming industry.

In a series of leaked audio recordings, we hear one Democratic representative, codenamed "Joystick Jill," confessing her undying loyalty to the gaming cause, stating, "If it means I get to play the next Call of Duty before anyone else, I'll bend over warkwards—or warwards, in typical gaming posture—to make sure these tax loopholes get passed."

The campaign has also been engaging in more unorthodox methods of influence, including the creation of a mock war between gaming consoles, which has somehow convinced key lawmakers that the fate of our nation rests on the shoulders of gamers and their preferred platforms. A particularly heated debate in Congress featured representatives from both parties passionately debating the merits of Xbox's haptic feedback versus PlayStation's adaptive triggers, all the while oblivious to the fact that the war they're fighting is not one of digital dominance, but a battle for the treasury.

In a further twist, the gaming industry has been using high-level AI algorithms to target lawmakers with personalized messages, tailored to their deepest desires and fears. For instance, one senator was shown a series of terrifying images of a world without high-definition gaming, complete with pixelated sunsets and blocky sunrises, if they did not comply with the industry's demands.

As the investigation continues, the full extent of this influence operation remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the gaming industry's quest for fiscal responsibility is anything but altruistic. It's a digital David taking on the Goliath of tax policy, armed with nothing but joysticks and a heart full of mischief.

Stay tuned as The Onion unravels this tale of political intrigue and gaming gone wild, where the only thing more complex than the plot is the control scheme.

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