Though we fully support the Timothy Plan bringing to light AoT's non-existent allusions that two men could have feelings for each other, we can't help but wonder ... isn't that our job?
Not to mention [crotch-hoisting joke here].
Though we fully support the Timothy Plan bringing to light AoT's non-existent allusions that two men could have feelings for each other, we can't help but wonder ... isn't that our job?
Not to mention [crotch-hoisting joke here].
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:00AM LaughingTarget said
Wow, this soon? It usually takes the mainstream about 2-15 years before noticing content in a specific game, like the news articles still referencing the original Doom or Mortal Kombat. They're starting to catch up.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 3:57PM MosquitoControl said
In fairness, this is a somewhat balanced view. The company comes out and says they are not looking to ban or boycott any games, they just want to make certain parents know what is in these games and make decisions accordingly. None of the reviews I skimmed over seemed oversensationalized, either. A bit skewed, but pretty balanced given what it was.
If you're a parent of any young kid these kinds of things might be good to know. It didn't condemn any game, just pointed out what you might want to know ahead of time.
Far less inflammatory than I had hoped for.
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If you're a parent of any young kid these kinds of things might be good to know. It didn't condemn any game, just pointed out what you might want to know ahead of time.
Far less inflammatory than I had hoped for.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:04AM LaughingTarget said
If they sucked, wouldn't that make them gay, too? Thus unwilling to bash? Just saying.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:23PM (Unverified) said
@LaughingTarget
That, or they could be female...
Just saying.
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That, or they could be female...
Just saying.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:40PM anoffday said
Yeah. Seriously. Thank you joystiq for making sure that the word "christian" appeared somewhere in your article. We wouldn't want people to think that non-christians hate gay people. Because we all know that Christians everywhere hate gay people, right?
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 1:02PM DWells55 said
I used to be a Christian myself before I lost my faith and I fully understand where you're coming from, Chris. I always hated being cast in a negative light because of the foolish zealots who like to think they have some sort of divine authority and hide behind it to condemn others.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 2:14PM ChrisAre said
@Dwells55
I feel ya buddy. Well, I don't feel ya on the losing my faith thing, but being lumped in w/ a bunch of people who don't represent the love of Christ is really frustrating. So far it seems like most people on Joystiq aren't really jumping on the bandwagon. Yes, these people are wrong, but they don't represent the teachings of Jesus nor do they accurately represent any of the apostles. I just don't want someone yelling "Christians are assholes!" because I'm a follower of Christ and I don't think I'm an asshole.... most of the time. :-)
@Haggard
I myself don't necessarily disagree w/ ensuring one's actions don't conflict with what the Bible says. If it said "interpreting the Bible literally on everything" I'd disagree w/ that. The point here, in my opinion, is that because this game apparently has some homosexual implications (??) kids are going to catch it or something... As if they don't want kids to know about homosexuality or something. It's seculsionist and it's hateful.
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I feel ya buddy. Well, I don't feel ya on the losing my faith thing, but being lumped in w/ a bunch of people who don't represent the love of Christ is really frustrating. So far it seems like most people on Joystiq aren't really jumping on the bandwagon. Yes, these people are wrong, but they don't represent the teachings of Jesus nor do they accurately represent any of the apostles. I just don't want someone yelling "Christians are assholes!" because I'm a follower of Christ and I don't think I'm an asshole.... most of the time. :-)
@Haggard
I myself don't necessarily disagree w/ ensuring one's actions don't conflict with what the Bible says. If it said "interpreting the Bible literally on everything" I'd disagree w/ that. The point here, in my opinion, is that because this game apparently has some homosexual implications (??) kids are going to catch it or something... As if they don't want kids to know about homosexuality or something. It's seculsionist and it's hateful.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 3:14PM BananaBoat said
If you want Christian bashing, go to Digg (otherwise known as the land of blasphemy and honey)
Seriously though, arguing over religion on the internet is one of the most retarded things possible.
I didn't read the report chastising Army of Two for "Homo-Erotic Content" but I can only hope that the article started with the words "This game is for those 17+ you twats, why do we have to tell you not to buy this for your children, you incompetent, negligent dicks"
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Seriously though, arguing over religion on the internet is one of the most retarded things possible.
I didn't read the report chastising Army of Two for "Homo-Erotic Content" but I can only hope that the article started with the words "This game is for those 17+ you twats, why do we have to tell you not to buy this for your children, you incompetent, negligent dicks"
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:03AM (Unverified) said
Wow you're allowed to say things like that in the US? In the UK it's as bad as saying "don't buy San Andreas because you play a black man" or "don't buy this non-existent game because the main character is Muslim"
Free speech indeed!
Don't worry, a lot of the world do realise that the majority of Americans don't care what homosexuals do.
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Free speech indeed!
Don't worry, a lot of the world do realise that the majority of Americans don't care what homosexuals do.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:10AM Dirty said
Its kinda long but funny if you have the time.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones
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http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c0cf508ff8/prop-8-the-musical-starring-jack-black-john-c-reilly-and-many-more-from-fod-team-jack-black-craig-robinson-john-c-reilly-and-rashida-jones
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:16AM (Unverified) said
Damn that's a lot of people I've seen on my television!
Seriously though, if you said something along the lines of "don't buy Top Gun because there 'may' be homosexual undertones" the police would take an interest in you
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Seriously though, if you said something along the lines of "don't buy Top Gun because there 'may' be homosexual undertones" the police would take an interest in you
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 3:05PM (Unverified) said
"don't buy this non-existent game because the main character is Muslim"
That game would be Assassin's Creed. And I guess Prince of Persia and Aladdin.
Anybody got anything else?
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That game would be Assassin's Creed. And I guess Prince of Persia and Aladdin.
Anybody got anything else?
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 7:11PM (Unverified) said
What is with the singling out of Christian groups? I am a Christian and don't even agree with all of this group's choices but what is with the focus on Christians all the time?
From what I have read, wacky "green" activists constantly slam gamers for using too much electricity or muslim groups condemning games like tomb raider for exposing too much of Lara. So where is the equality in Joystiq's editorials?
Justin is not wrong in assuming that many Christians (mostly older) have a irrational fear of gaming, but you don't have to stereotype people of faith to make your point.
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From what I have read, wacky "green" activists constantly slam gamers for using too much electricity or muslim groups condemning games like tomb raider for exposing too much of Lara. So where is the equality in Joystiq's editorials?
Justin is not wrong in assuming that many Christians (mostly older) have a irrational fear of gaming, but you don't have to stereotype people of faith to make your point.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:20AM (Unverified) said
Yay.
First Jack Thompson disbarred now this.
I think we're beginning to see the turn when only the already marginalized nutjobs who nobody trusts anyway will try to ban games.
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First Jack Thompson disbarred now this.
I think we're beginning to see the turn when only the already marginalized nutjobs who nobody trusts anyway will try to ban games.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:09AM Professor Lario said
I like how they say the content is 'imbeded' - like it is waiting to just jump out at your three year old.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:14PM scrapplejoe said
This game was release? o yea, forgot, it was bad.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:13AM (Unverified) said
Ha! I really need to show this guy my female bisexual, polygamous hero in Fable 2.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:15AM Ubiquitous Oxymoron said
never mind the homo eroticism, what about the actual racism in the game?
i have never played a game that is so 'team america world police -fuck yeah'.
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i have never played a game that is so 'team america world police -fuck yeah'.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:25AM baby sea tuna said
It's funny that you say that because I returned this game to gamestop under the ruse that I was offended by the overt racism, when in reality it was just because it was godawful and I wanted something else.
I swapped it for Dark Sector and never looked back.
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I swapped it for Dark Sector and never looked back.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:15PM Ubiquitous Oxymoron said
I have dark sector, i really really enjoyed it.
hope they make a sequel.
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hope they make a sequel.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:19AM baby sea tuna said
Eff their superiority complexes, can't they just hate on Ao2 for being a shitty game like the rest of us?
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:28AM Negatron said
Shitty game?!
*buddabuddabuddabudda!* Quick lets press up back to back for defense! *buddabuddabuddabuddabudda!*
The sound effects for the weapons were some of the most unrealistic & horrible noises to grace my ears in a shooter for a long time. Lets not forget about the fantastical ass hat humor. *fist bump!*
Played the demo, didnt need to go any further...
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*buddabuddabuddabudda!* Quick lets press up back to back for defense! *buddabuddabuddabuddabudda!*
The sound effects for the weapons were some of the most unrealistic & horrible noises to grace my ears in a shooter for a long time. Lets not forget about the fantastical ass hat humor. *fist bump!*
Played the demo, didnt need to go any further...
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 2:01PM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
Negatron:
That's the best written representation of this game I've ever seen...period.
So true...so sad. It HAD potential, way back before it was turned into a buddy cop action flick wannabe.
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That's the best written representation of this game I've ever seen...period.
So true...so sad. It HAD potential, way back before it was turned into a buddy cop action flick wannabe.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 2:52PM Negatron said
Exactly Death
I mean (being that im at work i go overboard with **Emotes**) Other than that, plenty thought the game was good.
For me?
As you said "it HAD potential", then they just blotched the rest together. I still remember YouTube comments on the trailer/sneek peeks like: "Ha ha!! Cant wait for this to come out!" Same thing enjoyed watching had me squirming in my seat. The humor slash trying to be hardcore team based shooter just backfired horribly IMO.
*fist bump!*
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I mean (being that im at work i go overboard with **Emotes**) Other than that, plenty thought the game was good.
For me?
As you said "it HAD potential", then they just blotched the rest together. I still remember YouTube comments on the trailer/sneek peeks like: "Ha ha!! Cant wait for this to come out!" Same thing enjoyed watching had me squirming in my seat. The humor slash trying to be hardcore team based shooter just backfired horribly IMO.
*fist bump!*
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:28AM (Unverified) said
The top homo-erotic game is Gears of War, but this one is close enough.
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Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:24AM DonaldMick said
I fail to see what's so offensive about fist-pounding.
...
... never mind.
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...
... never mind.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:24AM Professor Lario said
Just so you don't have to download the full PDF - here's the list in order of the offense scale:
18 - Grand Theft Auto 4
18 – Saints Row 2
16 – Fallout 3
15 – Bioshock
14 – Manhunt 2
12 – Age of Conan
12 – Condemned 2: Bloodshot
11 – Blitz: The League 2
11 – Crackdown
11 – The Darkness
11 – God of War 2
11 – Mass Effect
10 – Bully: Scholarship Edition
9 – Def Jam: Icon
9 – Devil May Cry 4
9 – Fable 2
9 – God of War: Chains of Olympus
9 – Metal Gear Solid 4
9 – Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl
9 – World of Warcraft
8 – Haze
8 – Hellgate: London
8 – Kane & Lynch
8 – No More Heroes
8 – Silent Hill: Homecoming
8 – Stranglehold
7 – Army of Two
7 – Gears of War 2
7 – Silent Hill: Origins
6 – Resistance 2
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18 - Grand Theft Auto 4
18 – Saints Row 2
16 – Fallout 3
15 – Bioshock
14 – Manhunt 2
12 – Age of Conan
12 – Condemned 2: Bloodshot
11 – Blitz: The League 2
11 – Crackdown
11 – The Darkness
11 – God of War 2
11 – Mass Effect
10 – Bully: Scholarship Edition
9 – Def Jam: Icon
9 – Devil May Cry 4
9 – Fable 2
9 – God of War: Chains of Olympus
9 – Metal Gear Solid 4
9 – Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl
9 – World of Warcraft
8 – Haze
8 – Hellgate: London
8 – Kane & Lynch
8 – No More Heroes
8 – Silent Hill: Homecoming
8 – Stranglehold
7 – Army of Two
7 – Gears of War 2
7 – Silent Hill: Origins
6 – Resistance 2
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:50AM Zertoss said
I'm surprised to not see Pokemon on that list. A game about enslaving wild animals and battling them like a series of cockfights (lol, Palkia)? A game that ends up enslaving your children?
Plus you can totally name your character something like Horny and suddenly the game has all kinds of pedophile undertones. ("Hey, your Horny, right? Why don't you follow me to my private office?")
I would think people who are so easily offended as to list WoW higher than Silent Hill would spot something like that.
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Plus you can totally name your character something like Horny and suddenly the game has all kinds of pedophile undertones. ("Hey, your Horny, right? Why don't you follow me to my private office?")
I would think people who are so easily offended as to list WoW higher than Silent Hill would spot something like that.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:53PM (Unverified) said
With Hellgate: London, I always felt as killing demons was a good thing to do. I'm not sure, I haven't played the game though and probablly neither have they.
Then, as a Christian, I always felt that the Fallout games were quite uh, positive... games to play since you could make moral choices in the midst of immoral ones, and in the first two at least, you never HAD to kill anyone.
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Then, as a Christian, I always felt that the Fallout games were quite uh, positive... games to play since you could make moral choices in the midst of immoral ones, and in the first two at least, you never HAD to kill anyone.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 1:33PM ludwigk said
@Zertoss: You FOOL! Did you not read Genesis 1.26???
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth."
"dominion over" is translated as to subjugate, rule over, meaning we're supposed to capture Pokemon and work them for our own gain... even the 'creeping' pokemon! No problems here.
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"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth."
"dominion over" is translated as to subjugate, rule over, meaning we're supposed to capture Pokemon and work them for our own gain... even the 'creeping' pokemon! No problems here.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:50PM Premature ejaculation man said
I would have though Fable 2 would be higher actually. A game where you can go into unprotected orgies with male or female prostitutes get STDs, practice polygamy homosexual or straight, slaughter your wife(/wives) and using pickup lines on children.
I'm sure I haven't even listed everything.
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I'm sure I haven't even listed everything.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:24AM tuaamin13 said
My first reaction was "Oh gosh, more crazies from Florida (Is JT involved in this?)" but they actually did a lot of research. It seemed like they played the games most of the way through, which is better than most people trying to slap moral judgment on entertainment. Some of the verdicts are a off, but for the most part they're true to the games.
http://www.fme.cc/VideoGame-Graphic.pdf
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http://www.fme.cc/VideoGame-Graphic.pdf
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:46AM copa said
I'm not willing to give them a pass here, because they completely ignored context in the games they played.
Juvenile, antisocial, killing-is-hilarious garbage like Kane and Lynch, and Army of Two ranks a 7-8, while a thoughtful game like BioShock ranks a 15.
Using this sort of scale, Schindler's List would be more offensive than Hostel.
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Juvenile, antisocial, killing-is-hilarious garbage like Kane and Lynch, and Army of Two ranks a 7-8, while a thoughtful game like BioShock ranks a 15.
Using this sort of scale, Schindler's List would be more offensive than Hostel.
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