There have been a lot of good times with the ESRB since, but we think we'll always most remember when it tried to stop leaking the existence of games a year ago. How adorable.
There have been a lot of good times with the ESRB since, but we think we'll always most remember when it tried to stop leaking the existence of games a year ago. How adorable.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:44PM Flo said
My first game was Mortal Kombat, which I think was the game that started ESRB (along with nightrap).
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:11PM copa said
Ah, the memories. It really was a dark and wretched time before the ESRB instilled us with moral values.
Any way, I'm going to celebrate today by ripping out a man's spine and showing it to him. But I won't look at any boobies. ESRB taught me that some boundaries simply shouldn't be crossed.
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Any way, I'm going to celebrate today by ripping out a man's spine and showing it to him. But I won't look at any boobies. ESRB taught me that some boundaries simply shouldn't be crossed.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:44PM (Unverified) said
Sad part is, 15 yrs later, and most people don't even what these are or even what they mean.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:55PM No Kill Tayler said
Actually most don't even know what ESRB stands for....and neither do I.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:02PM Jrinswand said
Once when I was selling Assassin's Creed to a little boy's mother, I told her, "This game is rated 'Mature' for gore, intense violence, etc." She acted all surprised and said, "Really? Little Billy [(or whatever the kid's name was)], you can't get that. You need to go pick out another game."
Come on! Really?! The fucking words 'ASSASSIN'S CREED' plastered on the front of the box didn't give it away?!
There are no two ways about it: People are just fucking stupid.
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Come on! Really?! The fucking words 'ASSASSIN'S CREED' plastered on the front of the box didn't give it away?!
There are no two ways about it: People are just fucking stupid.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:49PM Jrinswand said
The ESRB still isn't old enough to buy M-rated games.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:49PM CaptainProtonX said
A year later, still no fucking Earthbound.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:50PM Shagittarius said
I just stormed out of Gamestop today and told them I'd never shop at another Gamestop again because of their favoring platforms that they can resell the media for at the expense of the PC platform.
So the official Shagi boycott of gamestop has begun...anyone tell me a good alternate place for preordering collectors editions?
So the official Shagi boycott of gamestop has begun...anyone tell me a good alternate place for preordering collectors editions?
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:55PM No Kill Tayler said
Using the web, like Amazon. But that's up to you.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:56PM (Unverified) said
You need to do way instain mother> who kill thier babbys. becuse these babby cant frigth back? it was on the news this mroing a mother in ar who had kill her three kids . they are taking the three babby back to new york too lady to rest my pary are with the father who lost his chrilden ; i am truley sorry for your lots
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:58PM Jrinswand said
That seems like a weird reason to boycott GameStop. I mean, there are a lot of good reasons to boycott GameStop. That just doesn't sound like one of them.
If you are a PC/console gamer, the best way to boycott GameStop is to use Steam, buy your games online, or (if you still want to go to GameStop) only buy new games. GameStop only sees a fraction of a return on their new games sales. The used portion of their business is their main cash cow.
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If you are a PC/console gamer, the best way to boycott GameStop is to use Steam, buy your games online, or (if you still want to go to GameStop) only buy new games. GameStop only sees a fraction of a return on their new games sales. The used portion of their business is their main cash cow.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:08PM (Unverified) said
Damn, if Shag is starting a Gamestop boycott, then this really is THE Gamestop boycott!! Count me in, Shag.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:21PM MLS said
hahah i would have loved to see that sight of nerd rage. That is the one thing I'm missing out by not going to Gamestops - the angry or creepy nerds.
Anyway, I only ever went there because they were the only place that stocks Ace Attorney games on the release date, and AA games are the only ones i *need* to buy on day one.
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Anyway, I only ever went there because they were the only place that stocks Ace Attorney games on the release date, and AA games are the only ones i *need* to buy on day one.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 5:59PM (Unverified) said
May I suggest something other than a complete boycott? Something that would hurt a little worse. Let's phrase my suggestion like a meme from a cartoon that was in it's heyday during the founding of the ESRB; Animaniacs, Good Idea-Bad Idea.
Bad Idea- Purchasing games from Gamestop.
Good Idea- Purchasing your games elsewhere and trading them in for cash at Gamestop when you are done.
See, if we stop buying but continue trading they will end up with too much stock and not enough cash. They will have to sell for lower prices if they want to stay in business. Success!!
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Bad Idea- Purchasing games from Gamestop.
Good Idea- Purchasing your games elsewhere and trading them in for cash at Gamestop when you are done.
See, if we stop buying but continue trading they will end up with too much stock and not enough cash. They will have to sell for lower prices if they want to stay in business. Success!!
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 2:55PM (Unverified) said
I remember when E for Everyone used to be K-A Kids to Adults :)
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:17PM Harbeezy said
ha $60, i miss the $50 ps2 games :(
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:23PM DudeGuyMan said
Wasn't there a rating on NHL '93 when you could beat up Wayne Gretzky and make his head bleed on the ice? I think it only took 2 punches! Good times, good times...
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:24PM Typicalgamer said
happy b-day, ESRB!!! now stop being a dick to sony and gametrailers.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 11:23PM Special Agent Steve said
Why would you specifically call out the ESRB on Son- Oh wait, never mind.
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Posted: Jul 30th 2009 7:44PM Typicalgamer said
you have to listen to gametrailers to understand.
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:35PM (Unverified) said
I was in Best Buy looking for something in the game department. This lady was walking by and asked if I had heard of some game that had recently came out. It was a fps with a mature rating, asked me if it was good for a 12 year old. I said well, you shoot and stab other people in it. She says, well that sounds alright, thanks.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:44PM SpaceFox said
Weird. 15 years ago today, I was born... O_O
Yeah, it's my birthday. So me and the ESRB share a birthday huh? How interesting....
Yeah, it's my birthday. So me and the ESRB share a birthday huh? How interesting....
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:54PM Coldbrand said
I hope your birthday sucks ESRB, and I hope there isn't a pinata. No wait, I hope there is, and it's filled with tootsie rolls, but they're actually melted then re-solidified poop. Then maybe you'll give up and developers could have greater creative freedom without having to fear about loss of sails because of your ugly logos marking up covers.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:58PM StormEagle said
Somebody didn't get Call of Duty last Christmas.....
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 4:12PM ripvanwinkle said
last time I checked you're not playing the box art
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Posted: Jul 29th 2009 3:57PM StormEagle said
So I was about to turn 11 when the ESRB came to be? Wow...I'm pretty sure that I was thinking at the time that this meant nothing but bad things for me and my favorite hobby. I think things have worked out ok though.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 6:03PM (Unverified) said
For you maybe. Leisure Suit Larry though...
Poor guy had a "hard" enough time gettin' some before the ESRB. They made sure no one else would sell the game.
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Poor guy had a "hard" enough time gettin' some before the ESRB. They made sure no one else would sell the game.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 4:01PM Haggard said
"It was a moving spirit of cooperation not seen again in the industry until everyone simultaneously decided to start charging $60 for games"
I love you, Justin.
I love you, Justin.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 5:52PM Reaper man said
I'm still waiting for my AO game for the Wii.
Posted: Jul 29th 2009 7:15PM Shadowbender said
Wow, 15 years. Long time.
On a more off-topic note, why are the number of comments on each article always at 38? Why? Is this some kind of sign. You know what, I'm gonna pitch a movie about this strange phenomena to Hollywood, called "The Number 38", starring Jim Carrey.
Oh wait...
On a more off-topic note, why are the number of comments on each article always at 38? Why? Is this some kind of sign. You know what, I'm gonna pitch a movie about this strange phenomena to Hollywood, called "The Number 38", starring Jim Carrey.
Oh wait...
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