Why do you think it is that they come out with these new consoles? Because they can charge you extra for the RF cable, controller, memory cards and other gadgets, bells and whistles. The same reason they don't put manuals that are worth a damn in any game they produce, to get you to buy the aftermarket "guide." Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft could give a crap about the consumer.
the parents for not supervising their kids, the people selling these games to underage consumers, the media which promotes and pushes these games to children, and the console creators for allowing these companies to continue to build these games for their systems. And not to mention the hypocritical politicians who are willing to send children to their real deaths during "war", engage in elicit affairs, and accept money from tobacco, alcohol and gun constituents. I wonder if Hillary would be opening her mouth about this if she was getting a large donation from one of these companies?
Thanks for the info on the UMD's at Wal-Mart, I hadn't seen that yet. Also, I'm sure the director's cut of Hellboy will far exceed the original theatrical version. I can't wait to see what other masters of the theater Sony will decide to produce.
So far the only movies announced to be released in the UMD format are "XXX," "Hellboy," "Resident Evil 2" and "Once Upon A Time in Mexico". These are real quality flicks! They also haven't come out and said how much these new discs are going to cost. I for one don't feel like paying for a new disc format that isn't compatable with anything else that I own. Also, average battery life is not acceptable, just ask the people at Apple. They recognized that people aren't interested in average and improved their product, right after the Christmas rush! It may look cool while massaging it in your hands, but I guarantee there will be a better product out just in time for Christmas and you and everyone else who jumped in early will be kicking yourself for doing so. Oh, and tell your Mom thanks for giving me permission to troll/.
This is not a once in lifetime opportunity here folks! Why in the hell would you want to stand outside for 13+ hours in the freezing cold to get a video game system that you could pick up at your local WalMart in about a week with no problems! Wait until these things come out on Ebay for $50 because of some fatal flaw gamers are bound to find. They don't play any "real" movies at this point, the battery life is average at best and before Christmas Sony will come out with the PSP 2 Special U2 Edition with Kung-Fu grip! Wait and it will become available.
and if you don't stand up for yourself nobody will. Tell him/her two weeks with no execptions and if your boss is unwilling to accept that then pack your box and walk out. Unless you signed some sort of contract stating you wouldn't leave without a predetermined notice then you owe your boss nothing. Your boss has done nothing but take advantage and it's time to back him/her into the corner and see how he/she reacts. If he/she comes back with some sort of mega-bucks offer then get it in writing or no deal. Milk it for all it's worth!
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There's also a huge difference between 13 and 18, both being in the "Teen" rating group.
Why do you think it is that they come out with these new consoles? Because they can charge you extra for the RF cable, controller, memory cards and other gadgets, bells and whistles. The same reason they don't put manuals that are worth a damn in any game they produce, to get you to buy the aftermarket "guide." Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft could give a crap about the consumer.
the parents for not supervising their kids, the people selling these games to underage consumers, the media which promotes and pushes these games to children, and the console creators for allowing these companies to continue to build these games for their systems. And not to mention the hypocritical politicians who are willing to send children to their real deaths during "war", engage in elicit affairs, and accept money from tobacco, alcohol and gun constituents. I wonder if Hillary would be opening her mouth about this if she was getting a large donation from one of these companies?
Thanks for the info on the UMD's at Wal-Mart, I hadn't seen that yet. Also, I'm sure the director's cut of Hellboy will far exceed the original theatrical version. I can't wait to see what other masters of the theater Sony will decide to produce.
So far the only movies announced to be released in the UMD format are "XXX," "Hellboy," "Resident Evil 2" and "Once Upon A Time in Mexico". These are real quality flicks! They also haven't come out and said how much these new discs are going to cost. I for one don't feel like paying for a new disc format that isn't compatable with anything else that I own. Also, average battery life is not acceptable, just ask the people at Apple. They recognized that people aren't interested in average and improved their product, right after the Christmas rush! It may look cool while massaging it in your hands, but I guarantee there will be a better product out just in time for Christmas and you and everyone else who jumped in early will be kicking yourself for doing so. Oh, and tell your Mom thanks for giving me permission to troll /.
This is not a once in lifetime opportunity here folks! Why in the hell would you want to stand outside for 13+ hours in the freezing cold to get a video game system that you could pick up at your local WalMart in about a week with no problems! Wait until these things come out on Ebay for $50 because of some fatal flaw gamers are bound to find. They don't play any "real" movies at this point, the battery life is average at best and before Christmas Sony will come out with the PSP 2 Special U2 Edition with Kung-Fu grip! Wait and it will become available.
and if you don't stand up for yourself nobody will. Tell him/her two weeks with no execptions and if your boss is unwilling to accept that then pack your box and walk out. Unless you signed some sort of contract stating you wouldn't leave without a predetermined notice then you owe your boss nothing. Your boss has done nothing but take advantage and it's time to back him/her into the corner and see how he/she reacts. If he/she comes back with some sort of mega-bucks offer then get it in writing or no deal. Milk it for all it's worth!