So what IS a good contrast ratio?? I'm starting to research HDTVs and I am overwhelmed by the info. Just want to play xbox 360 games, watch a couple dvds a week, and maybe some TV.
As much as I want to get a 360 so I can play games like GoW and GRAW, I think I am going to wait. I still have a 36" Toshiba SDTV that works well. My solution is to pick up Zelda: TP for the Gamecube. I'll probably pick up an HDTV and a 360 next year when prices have come down even more. Not the most ideal solution, but it works for me.
There's definitely a stigma. I'm 30 and I've been playing videogames since I was little. In general, the older generations (say anyone over 40) has a negative view of videogames and those that play them. They just don't get games.
I also noticed a negative response from my fellow grad school students. Most looked at me like I was an immature fool when they asked about my interests. I guess I didn't get the memo about quitting my hobbies while earning a MBA.
That clip of our leaders proves once again that the majority of adults don't get gaming. I'm 30 years old and I have many friends and coworkers in their late 40's to early 60's. They do not understand why young people like videogames. In fact, I think they are scared by videogames.
Make some noise. Don't let our idiot leaders make laws about something they don't understand.
Oh yeah, I'll be a parent for the first time in about 6 months. There's no way I'm letting my child play a game like GTA in the near future (not that he or she would have the ability to anyway). It's not a kids game. Be a parent. Don't look to the government to do your job.
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Aug 15th 2006 2:50PM (Joystiq)I also noticed a negative response from my fellow grad school students. Most looked at me like I was an immature fool when they asked about my interests. I guess I didn't get the memo about quitting my hobbies while earning a MBA.
Jon Stewart blasts Congress' ignorance towards video games
Jun 22nd 2006 8:03PM (Joystiq)Make some noise. Don't let our idiot leaders make laws about something they don't understand.
Oh yeah, I'll be a parent for the first time in about 6 months. There's no way I'm letting my child play a game like GTA in the near future (not that he or she would have the ability to anyway). It's not a kids game. Be a parent. Don't look to the government to do your job.