Sir Peter Molyneux?

KBV writes "It seems that for the first time in history a games developer has been granted an OBE (Order Of the British Empire) by the Queen of England. When Peter Molyneux - the creator of Black & White, Fable, Populous and many other games - was asked by BBC News about the honor he simply said "It's come completely out of the blue, I never would have guessed that I'd have that kind of honour." For the games industry as a whole, this is very much a good thing. It's great that developers are being recognized for their hard work and cultural impact on the world."

Comments

I preferred the Ultima series, myself...

[Ykant]

But how would that work - Sir Lord British? That's like, redundant in so many different ways...

In other news..

[1019]

The entire staff of Rockstar Games was knighted today for their contributions towards "Thefting Autos Grandly."

Re:What exactly is knighthood?

[Anonymous Coward]

First off, this isn't a knighthood but no matter, all awards of this manner are worthless.

"For us non-Brits, what exactly does being knighted confer on you? What are the benefits if any?"

You get a little badge that says you don't have to pay taxes.

"How selective is it?"

It's only awarded to men and only to those who have ingratiated themselves sufficiently to the self appointed elite.

"How many people are knighted,

It depends on how many sandwiches the caterers have made for the buffet. In a nutshell, if you turn up and the Queen spots you with a cucumber sandich, you get a knighthood. OBE's and MBE's are given to the poor sod's with the vol-au-vents. More excitingly, if you have a pretzel, you get to be president of a minor colony.

and how often?"

You only get knighted once, no matter how many sandiches.

"And are women knighted these days?"

No, they get to be "Dames". As in, Dame Edna Everage.

Re:a small point...

[dr.badass]

...that's what you get for tossing the tea.

That is the coolest expression I have heard all year.