You stated that "you can tell people in your bio that you like a particular kind of sport or a particular genre of games. That way, people can find common ground." Why not that you share the same common ground of being gay or bi or lesbian, etc. By your statement ""Hey, that guy is gay, just like me. That means we can???" You are making the assumption that GLBT people are just stating that they are that to hook up. I don't believe that is the case. They are simply ide...
"Now the world don't move to the beat of just one drum. What might be right for you...may not be right for some...."
If you are old enough to know this theme song, then you are WAY too old to be a fanboy! Maybe a fanman!*LOL*
Gaming is a diverse culture and as such people will naturally choose sides. The problem is that there are some that think that their choice matters in REAL LIFE! Let's be real. It only matters as long as your wallet stays open and less...
My Commodore 128 D would crap all over that Apple II C!!!*LOL* Couldn't resist. I loved that damn thing. Used to play Choplifter, Prince of Persia, Karateka (spelling???). Probably had 200-300 5 1/4" floppy disks full of games. Or maybe that was just one game!!!*LOL*
Let's get it straight! 3 year warranty was to prevent lawsuits NOT to please customers. That was great to supply a quick fix, but it would have been better to actually and completely fix the issue or at least bring it within industry standards.
You don't actually get promised a NEW system...you get ANOTHER system (probably a refurbished one). The simple fact is RROD SHOULDN'T be that big of an issue. The fact that it IS, let's you know that it is relevant.
Oh, and so you know. IF ...
They could be forced to comply all of the way up to and including a TOTAL recall of 360's sold within a certain time period. Doubt it WILL happen, but that is a possibility.
Actually, the true numbers of the RROD consoles would strengthen the case that ANY 360 user has in terms of whether or not MS has indeed released a faulty product. There are consumer standards that electronics must meet and IF 360 is NOT up to standards...MS should be made to get them up to standard and not just keep putting a bandaid on a gunshot wound. If this were Sony and it was YLOD at the same alarming rate I would be saying the same thing. If it was Nintendo and...whatever could go wro...
You got it pretty much on the head. Squad leaders can communicate with their squad and other squad leaders. Plus, the OIC has communication with all of the squad leaders. It works well when the communication is their. However, you have nailed the issue...this game should be bundled with mics!!! Communication is key for getting new players to follow objectives, for squads to relay when a new objective should be attacked or when one needs to be repaired or is under attack. Or, for snipers and t...
MAG is supposed to be the ultimate display in teamwork. You can run and gun all you want...but in order to achieve any real experience you must be in the flow of the battle. I keep seeing this "you never fight 256 at once comment" and keep thinking...in a real war...do you ever fight the entire enemy at once??? No, it goes battle by battle, squad by squad, each working in accord with an overall battle plan. That is what the MAG experience relies on. IF you are used to being out for ...
You CAN'T play marketing!!! As a gamer...I would like to play different and new experiences, as well as my favorite tried and true IP's. MS has really focused on the tried and true and left the new experiences to far and few between.
If you COULD just play marketing, I would have a 360 today. No hate. Just stating an opinion.
You know...I could stand on my pretentious high horse and state all of the obvious errors and issues about grammar, content, and even character at times. But, I would be like the majority of people that comment on a weekly basis. After hearing his background, I have to give him props. This is a young man that has chosen a path in life and works hard to achieve his own idea of success. Whether he uses sensationalism, like most news outlets, or whether he just "pulls stuff out of his @ss&q...
This might be the only comment that truly has some substance so far. HHG definitely has his CONSOLE bias. However, he states that over and over again. His reviewing skills are somewhat limited because he seems to review a game based on a couple of plays and not based on substantial completion of the games. I haven't seen a game lower than 7 in his reviews. I'd like to see if GI Joe is getting any gaming hours with MW2 and AC2 out now!*L*
Sure...you could opt to turn off chat...but that could also hamper your ability to play certain games in the manner that they are supposed to be enjoyed. That would suck for a tactical shooter where communication is key. I KNOW that MS can't directly control what is said during online play...it just sucks that you have to hamper your own ability because of someones stupidity. As to your point about freedom of speech vs. freedom to be heard. You are correct. However, IMHO, I don't think that t...
IF it is zero tolerance for everybody...I would agree with your statement. However, I can almost bet that there are more overtly offensive things in a BIO than the word lesbian. Problem is...the majority of people might not find offense in stating "I'm a pimp...I'm a playa...I get all the ladies...", etc.
It is supposed to be a catch all system...but I highly doubt that it does. IMHO, the is justified under the ToS...the question SHOULD be how fair is the ToS??? Who decides w...
That is what I was thinking as well. Isn't a BIO supposed to give a person that looks at it an idea of WHO you are? Plus....isn't XBL main selling point that it IS a social network for gaming...like facebook with multiplayer action??? Well, this is what you get. It seems quite natural that someone that is gay, lesbian, bi, or transgendered would be closer identified with their sexuality than someone that is straight BECAUSE that is probably an everyday thing. Being ridiculed, discriminated ag...
I lived in Northern Japan for 3 years in the 80's and there is a great affinity for Western culture. Look at their cartoons and see all of the blond hair and blue eyes on supposed Japanese characters. However, the rest of Western culture was still stuck in the Jim Crow era of relations. There were T-shirts that had Black people in black face. About the only thing Black that they could relate to at the time was Michael Jackson. Everywhere I went, they would say "Michael Jackson...breakdan...
Imperfection is NOT an excuse as long as there is an attempt to address those issues.
You can't REALLY be serious!?!?!? "There is tons of descrimination against white people". Where do you live? Having a quota as you call it is NOT discrimination...in fact...it is meant to fight discrimination against minorities. The "White" community is the majority of the USA. You don't have to look for someone that looks like you...because you are the representative majority. Nobody says that you can't be proud of your roots.
"My entire gripe is that minoritys...
I only wish that the REST of the world was as ready to embrace the new, multicultural society that most young people are exposed to today. However, we still have that staunch majority that was born into a world where race is STILL an issue. As you stated, this shouldn't be an issue. We SHOULD be able to play a game without thought for the race of the character or without dissecting the motivations for why a certain race was used in a certain way. But, that is just not reality. As a minority m...
Problem solved!!! See how easy that was...and minus all of the sophomoric and juvenile insults!!!
No argument here about the relevance of their sexual orientation to gaming. I just don't see that it is such a big issue to see the word lesbian when looking at a profile. I FULLY understand WHY Microsoft is doing this (covering their own @ss). It just seems that the main issue itself shouldn't be THIS BIG! For a word!?!? Really??? No attack on you...and thanks for being civil in a world that doesn't usually react in a civil manner!!! Bubs up to you!!!