Chris

I went to the event and was really disappointed. The video was boring, it didn't even show the chainsaw in action, or any multiplayer or boot stomping.

I was the only one who showed up, yet they didn't have any SWAG except for a lousy poster. Gamestop is soooo lame. I think I'll keep buying my stuff from Game Crazy.

The game itself does look very pretty, and it actually convinced me that I should buy a 360. But then the video crashed and the 360 reset itself, and I was reminded of why I hadn't already bought one. What a POS.

CB

If people are really upset about this, stop complaining on the message boards as it gets you nowhere. Contact the Attorney General's office in your state, or the FTC and file a complaint. If enough people do this, M$ will get the message and this crap will be avoided in the future.

It's especially effective in an election year. I'm sure there's at least one politician out there who wouldn't mind getting a few Nader type points by taking on a big company like M$.

Fight the power!

CB

I would think that the lack of SDTV support has to be hurting sales, now that the word is out. I hope this is a lesson to future developers to not be so freaking lazy.

@Mosquito Control #49:

By your reasoning, the state should sanction all possible forms of marriage.

What about plural marriages? Adults marrying children? You marrying a Mosquito?

I think it'd be great if we lived in a world where everybody could do exactly as they please, and the government sanctioned it. However, that is not realistic.

For the record, I do not dislike gays or the idea of them marrying, I just don't think it's in the best interests of society at this time.

Consider this my final statement on this subject, as I am now officially bored with this thread.

I appreciate everybody's participation in this discussion, it was very interesting.

CB

@Solon #46:

Bigotry: (from Dictionary.com)
1. stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.

I'm sorry, who is the bigot?

I have clearly stated I respect opinions other than my own. You clearly do NOT respect my opinion, therefore you are the bigot.

And if the majority of Americans one day decide that homosexual marriage should be state sancitioned, then I'll accept that.

I doubt it will happen in my lifetime though, since nearly ALL Senators and Congressman oppose it (including Democrats).

@MosquitoControl #47:

"You've still yet to give a valid reason, other than not liking it. Not a single one."

Well, I have given reasons other than "not liking it". So now you change your criteria to "valid" reasons. Since YOU decide what is "valid", it is impossible for me to successfully argue my point. I love your logic (or lack thereof).

CB

@MosquitoControl (#42):

You are putting words in my mouth. I never said gay marriage shouldn't be banned simply because I "don't like it". I said it would be less beneficial to society. You dismiss this argument, yet it is a valid opinion, even if it is different than yours.

I have no problem with homosexuality in general. Whatever makes you happy is fine with me. I just don't want state sanctioned alternative marriage arrangements. I believe it would diminish what it means to be married, then less people would get married, and society would be hurt as a result.

Also, there are laws that allow you to designate your partner as your medical proxy, so that argument doesn't hold up. You can also choose to leave your estate to anybody you want to (except for the big chunk the government will take), so that argument is also invalid.

Lastly, in your post you call me "idiotic", my opinions "assanine", and you tell me to "grow up". That is sooo uncool. You should be able to handle opinions different than yours without resorting to name calling. I respect your opinion, you should respect mine.

CB

@geo (#35):
I'm a blowhard? You're projecting.

@cheese (#38):
Excellent point. You hit the nail right on the head. Conservatives FTW!

CB

@bm (#31)

Whether or not sexual preference is a choice or inborn is a matter of opinion, not scientific fact. I don't know myself, but I do know that people choose to have sex. It is not like breathing, which is done involuntarily. So yes, it is a behavior.

This is not the point of this discussion. The point I was making is that Dmitri is not a conservative, as a conservative would not act the way he did.

"But regardless, by that statement it seems as if you're equating gays to murderers and rapists. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised."

Oh pahleeze (rolls eyes). Is this your idea of intellectual discourse? Nowhere in my post did I equate gays to murderers and rapists. Nice bit of slander.

CB

#27 is a repeat. I have no idea how that happened, but it was not intended.

"I guess if you look at it that way, it would be fair for me to say that I am equally forced to accept YOUR right wing nonsense in my children's schools and in my legal system."

Exactly. As a conservative I want to maintain the status quo. As a liberal you want to change it.

But it's important to note that you do NOT have to put up with Dmitri's point of view in your schools and legal system, because Dmitri is NOT a conservative. But he seems to be represented as one in the Computer Games article.

CB