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Battlefield 1943 players upset over lack of Irish identification [Update]

Jul 29th 2009 11:19AM (Joystiq)
Wow. The ignorance here is outstanding.

Only England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain.

Great Britain and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom.

Legally, people in Northern Ireland can choose which flag represents them.

There is no debate.

Battlefield 1943 players upset over lack of Irish identification [Update]

Jul 29th 2009 9:31AM (Joystiq)
When it boils down to it, Northern Ireland isn't part of Great Britain. It's part of the UK. The law states they can use either the British or the Irish flag.

It's as simple as that. There is no debate to have.

If I was EA I'd fix it. There is a little bit of history behind this that they may want to read up on.

The NBA rejected this Mortal Kombat-themed NBA Jam court for some reason

Jul 22nd 2009 10:07AM (Joystiq)
Yep, reminds me of Mortal Kombat ...looks poor and uninspiring.

Current console adoption rate only now passing last cycle's, Pachter reports

Jul 1st 2009 7:05AM (Joystiq)
I don't think he gets paid for saying all this games stuff. He does a similar job, but games predictions are just a hobby.

UK government requests evidence to support game developer tax break

Jul 1st 2009 6:09AM (Joystiq)
They get tax breaks so they can compete against other countries that have tax breaks.

Then these companies do better and people keep their jobs and more are made.

These employed people pay their taxes from their wage rather than go on the dole.

The country makes the money back.

It also has an added benefit of stimulating the economy because they can buy more stuff and the company brings business to other companies (for example, stationary, pcs, the company I'm at buys fruit every week from a local greengrocer).

Battlefield Heroes now open to the masses

Jun 26th 2009 3:48AM (Joystiq)
I wouldn't get too worked up about it not being available in your country. It's crap.

The game, of course, not your country. I'm sure it's lovely.

Xbox 360 wireless mic sold separately this fall for $50

Jun 24th 2009 4:46AM (Joystiq)
You didn't mention Karaoke Revolution. For shame!

Patrick Kane dekes his way onto NHL 10 cover

Jun 24th 2009 4:27AM (Joystiq)
dude looks like a lady

The industry chimes in on the importance of reviews for Wii games

Jun 18th 2009 10:13AM (Joystiq)
I think all the dreadful reviews of EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis show that reviews are out of touch with the console and the people playing it.

A lot of the reviews go along the lines of that they couldn't get the hang of it, while all it takes is a bit of practice because using a racquet isn't meant to be easy, so they gave bad scores. Anyone who has stuck with it (or played tennis before) love it because it is an excellent game.

Kids games tend to be badly scored too because they review the game from a stand point of a older traditional gamer. Casual and lifestyle games get bad reviews too because the reviewer personally just doesn't go for it.

It's not all filler and crap. Some of it just isn't your cup of tea or the reviewers cup of tea. It's a brave new world we live in.

Gaming consoles lead in web-to-TV streaming

Jun 18th 2009 4:14AM (Joystiq)
Netflix + UK = Fail.

Damn it, I want this!!!

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