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Voice Communication & Gaming Etiquette

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the new-developments-in-gaming dept.

Goldberg's Pants writes "The BBC have an interesting article on XBox Live, regarding the voice communication used in the game. Some interesting insight into the culture, and politics of the players."

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  1. PA! by LoudMusic · · Score: 5, Funny

    A more reputable online news service, Penny Arcade, has their own take on voice communication in gaming.

    The Strip: "So, Com?" - Enjoy!

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  2. If people want to spend more time chatting, fine by B3ryllium · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't bitch at me if I happen to frag them for camping, though ...

  3. Aces! by Dark+Lord+Seth · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd like to see this with CounterStrike! No, I don't play the game, I think it's retarded and dull, but can you imagine the interesting voice communication?

    CS'er 1: Oh-em-gee! Oh-em-gee! Oh-em-gee!

    CS'er 2: Dubbleyou-Tee-Ef???

    CS'er 1: Jay-zero-zero wallhacksor! Yur mother is a fag!

    CS'er 2: En-zero-zero-bee! Es-Tee-Ef-You! Jay-zero-zero just sucksors!

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  4. Just Great.... by VinniTheGeek · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now I get to hear that 13 year old screaming in his pre-pubescent voice "take that faggot! I owned joo!" while I play against him. They should include, by default, a voice modulator that drops them a few octaves so they at least SOUND like they are males.

  5. Did you swallow poison? by dr_dank · · Score: 5, Funny

    Put away that ipecac syrup and induce vomiting with this choice quote from the article:

    "I have had the privilege of having been graced by an angel through Live," wrote Ico on one of the Xbox Live forums.

    "It was the golden gate to my soulmate," he added.

    Sorry if this ruined anyones upholstery.

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