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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."
You know, the Queen has got to be the biggest moron in the entire world.
Britain is having a science crisis - universities there are trying to cut science curricula altogether, and the government is stepping in to force them to keep science intact. This is symptomatic of the US and Britain's culture altogether: rampant scientific illiteracy and an overall lack of appreciation of what got us so far.
Meanwhile, the Grand High Idiot keeps knighting musicians and artists. Where's the research group who found the 100% safe and effective cure/vaccine for Type 1 Diabetes?
You make a video game that a few people like, you get knighted as a celebrity. You improve the quality and length of life for millions of people, and nobody even knows your name. You want to start improving the status of science in your culture? Let me tell you where to start.
~Ben
~Ben
The Queen does have to vet the list, though, and can add additions where she feels fit - many palace staff receive honours from her choice.
And tomorrow the stock exchange will be the human race
Commander Keen could kick your ass Britboy.