...to the game of D&D. I've only played for the past 3 years or so (got into it after college...go figure). But I can say that because of him I've met some really good friends and have also been able to buck the whole "D&D players are complete nerds idea" with some of my other friends.
It's sad to hear this. Especially when he was a pretty young guy.
I can remember being 3-4 and playing on someone's Pong they had for an Atari or something but I think the very first true game I played was Zork for an IBM/PC compatible that my Dad had. No graphics so at the age of 6-7 I wasn't totally engrossed but I can remember playing it and being like, "WTF?"
Shortly after that Paperboy and the Ancient Art of War at Sea left good impressions on me.
They're using selective memory in order to remember only gory games that use the Wiimote to kill with and not games like Zelda or other more family friendly titles. And they don't (most likely) have first-hand experience with either game but are still willing to demonize a game they FEEL is detrimental.
Amen. This is a clear cut case of tunnel vision on the part of the media as well as using selective memory to demonize something that they probably don't even have first-hand experience with.
Right on point. Why is this news? I hadn't heard of either game and my choice of purchasing a console definitely wouldn't hinge on one game. I guess the PS3 is just hard-up for any compliments at this point.
Not really. He's done a decent bit of animation in TV and film. He's directed one piece, but the reality of Hollywood is it's all about who you know. If Jackson is "vouching" for him that's a great start in many circles and enough that many times you would be able to keep a Fox or a Universal on board.
So true...it's like common sense and personal responsibilty have taken a flying leap off a high ledge. It's never the fault of the messed up little kid...it's automatically someone elses fault.
Makes me wonder though (and I may just be ignorant of any cases) but why haven't these types of lawsuits been leveled at movie studios for the creation of such films as Hostel or Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Just as violent right?
You make a some really good points about what they were probably doing. But why is the government involved?
The ESRB is "a non-profit self regulatory body that independently assigns ratings". The quote is from their website. How does that in any way have anything to do with the government? Why is legal action being taken against a company based on a private companies recommendations?
That's the problem with this situation as a whole. It's not whether the content was or was not in the it's why is the government involved.
It looks cool. And it sounds like it could be cool too. But will it ever be more than a nifty gadget? We've all seen the pictures of wearable computers from different cons and shows. They've been around for a while in different forms. Why is this one different? Does anyone think it will ever become mainstream until the price drops tremendously?
"Hell, even for existing XBox owners the decision will require some thought seeing as old games won't play on the new system (as far as I know)"
It's true. This will be a major selling point on whether I (a current Xbox owner) continue with the Xbox system in the future or if I switch to the PS3. And many gamers I've talked with agree that if it's not backward compatible they'll be switching as well.
Maybe I'm just jaded, but when has any government project really been good? Boston's road revamping is a great example (I know it's not federal) of how large government projects just go completely bonkers.
I think the worst part of this is that this will be another no one gets hurt cause it's the government job. If this was a private company they'd have to declare bankruptcy and close down shop. But because it's the gov. all people working on this project will keep their jobs and move on to something else. That's just poor management.
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...to the game of D&D. I've only played for the past 3 years or so (got into it after college...go figure). But I can say that because of him I've met some really good friends and have also been able to buck the whole "D&D players are complete nerds idea" with some of my other friends.
It's sad to hear this. Especially when he was a pretty young guy.
I can remember being 3-4 and playing on someone's Pong they had for an Atari or something but I think the very first true game I played was Zork for an IBM/PC compatible that my Dad had. No graphics so at the age of 6-7 I wasn't totally engrossed but I can remember playing it and being like, "WTF?"
Shortly after that Paperboy and the Ancient Art of War at Sea left good impressions on me.
They're using selective memory in order to remember only gory games that use the Wiimote to kill with and not games like Zelda or other more family friendly titles. And they don't (most likely) have first-hand experience with either game but are still willing to demonize a game they FEEL is detrimental.
Amen. This is a clear cut case of tunnel vision on the part of the media as well as using selective memory to demonize something that they probably don't even have first-hand experience with.
URL RUSSIAN ROULETTE! That's awesome! I'm gonna have to try that sometime. Thanks for the tip.
If movies have taught me anything it's that this is the start of the downfall of man.
In a few years we'll be herded into wooden pens by mounted apes and then experimented on.
Oh the folly of it all!!!
Right on point. Why is this news? I hadn't heard of either game and my choice of purchasing a console definitely wouldn't hinge on one game. I guess the PS3 is just hard-up for any compliments at this point.
Totally. I thought I was the only one who thought like this. This is just the law that we need to live in peace and harmony for all time.
Everyone knows that if there's a problem the creation of a law is the appropriate solution.
I didn't RTFA but the concept sounds quite tantalizing. Good for them.
See the Related Stories. This came out a few days ago (can't quite remember when).
"in fact, that is a fool's errand on paper."
Not really. He's done a decent bit of animation in TV and film. He's directed one piece, but the reality of Hollywood is it's all about who you know. If Jackson is "vouching" for him that's a great start in many circles and enough that many times you would be able to keep a Fox or a Universal on board.
So true...it's like common sense and personal responsibilty have taken a flying leap off a high ledge. It's never the fault of the messed up little kid...it's automatically someone elses fault.
Makes me wonder though (and I may just be ignorant of any cases) but why haven't these types of lawsuits been leveled at movie studios for the creation of such films as Hostel or Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Just as violent right?
I think I just heard Sony slit their wrists.
Really though...these are some big announcements and I haven't heard Sony coming with anything to match them yet.
Very interesting. That pretty much makes my initial thoughts moot.
This article doesn't seem to highlight the same soul-crushing work ethic that other articles on EA has in the past.
What gives? Is this an HR ploy to keep resumes coming in from fresh college blood?
Yeah...there's something about not reading Heinlein's actual thoughts and words that just turns me off to this idea.
Amen. Who has time for that type of lifestyle outside of college. But going still would have been a lot of fun.
You make a some really good points about what they were probably doing. But why is the government involved?
The ESRB is "a non-profit self regulatory body that independently assigns ratings". The quote is from their website. How does that in any way have anything to do with the government? Why is legal action being taken against a company based on a private companies recommendations?
That's the problem with this situation as a whole. It's not whether the content was or was not in the it's why is the government involved.
It looks cool. And it sounds like it could be cool too. But will it ever be more than a nifty gadget? We've all seen the pictures of wearable computers from different cons and shows. They've been around for a while in different forms. Why is this one different? Does anyone think it will ever become mainstream until the price drops tremendously?
This may be our first clue about the building of a new hyperspace bypass in an uncharted, unfashionable end of the Western Spiral of the Galaxy.
"Hell, even for existing XBox owners the decision will require some thought seeing as old games won't play on the new system (as far as I know)"
It's true. This will be a major selling point on whether I (a current Xbox owner) continue with the Xbox system in the future or if I switch to the PS3.
And many gamers I've talked with agree that if it's not backward compatible they'll be switching as well.
I get him when you're done.
Ah yes...excellent memory. I'd forgotten that whole story line. Thanks
Maybe I'm just jaded, but when has any government project really been good? Boston's road revamping is a great example (I know it's not federal) of how large government projects just go completely bonkers.
I think the worst part of this is that this will be another no one gets hurt cause it's the government job. If this was a private company they'd have to declare bankruptcy and close down shop. But because it's the gov. all people working on this project will keep their jobs and move on to something else. That's just poor management.
Too true. I love seeing them blow up images on their computers with nary a grain of pixelation.