Aw, geez... here we go...
There are reports lately of Thinkb4YouSpeak.com doing a campaign on the Gay's being targeted in gaming... boo, hoo! Don't get me wrong, I believe that everyone has the right to be and do whatever the hell they want to do, even if it does involve latex and a plunger. If their not hurting anyone else then... go for it!!
That said, I'm also sick of hearing about 'Gay' topics in gaming. Truth is that the Gay community has a habit of hijacking topics and events that have nothing to do with their ideology. The St. Patricks Day parade in New York is one example and there are several others to match it. Gaming has nothing to do with race, creed, sexuality or lifestyle so why try make it a target?? Publicity for a Gay crusade is the reason I recon. Games are now more popular than ever so it makes a great target, well I say enough!! There is no Gay in Gaming...
We still live in a free society, or at least the illusion of one (that's a different debatable topic), and as long as I have a mouth I shall use it to form whatever words I like, and if 'That's so Gay...' happens to be one of the phrases I like to use... then tough! Anyone who plays games online knows to expect every type of absurd slur and character assassination on the fashionable list of insults... regardless of truth or judgement. If I took all the abuse that I receive on Xbox live seriously I'd be a dribbling insecure wreck... Get over it! Don't like it, stand up for yourself and fight back, or leave the game... whatever!
Things have gotten too PC, soon it will be offensive to refer to a person as 'Straight' because that indicates that anything else in imperfect... as in 'Bent'!! What about racial slurs are they not as important? I say to the Gay - Relax and have a sense of humour, after all their just games!! Then hang a 'Ballad of Gay Tony' poster on your wall and be happy with it!
On a side note, I recon the quotes they picked to highlight this issue are generally quite true... (a stereotype becomes what is is because it is grounded in truth) the whole thing is hilarious!! Check it out... The Gay Campaign.
Feel free to disagree... it is your right!
Why do game companies so often treat their loyal fan base like used whores? Sound it a bit extreme… I suppose it is, but now that I have your attention I shall explain myself a bit better…
Star Wars – The force unleashed is getting two more brilliant looking levels (Hot Tatooine and cold Hoth) to add to the latest one (Jedi Temple). This is fab news of course, I am personally salivating at the idea of handing over my hard earned cash for these tasty morsels of lightsaber action and delighted to see that the game was getting good DLC support at all, even if it is nearly a year later… At least I was, until I found out that one of the two levels would only be available on disc… yes that’s right, the ‘Tatooine’ level will be available for download, at a hefty price I imagine… but the ‘Hoth’ level shall only come with, wait for it, the new full version of the game called the ‘Ultimate Sith Edition’.
Now, if you have never played TFU before, this is indeed a fantastic package and perhaps if you have played the game but have still to get any of the DLC available then it is bitter – sweet, but if you have the game and have the current DLC then you have every right to be pissed that you are being forced into buying a game you already own just for one level, even if it will be kick ass… So do I not buy the ‘Tatooine’ level when it comes out on DLC… do I try to trade in my old TFU for a new TFU-USE… and do I get my money back for all the DLC I have already gotten????
Why can’t they just release the ‘Hoth’ level as a DLC as well as in the Ultimate Sith edition… that way everyone is a winner. Is it just me or do you think Lucas arts are forcing our hand (no pun intended) to buy a new copy of TFU (sith edition)? Are they acting like complete Fat, Greedy, Jabbas?
Ok, here we go... Who thinks that big company's get away with too much bullshit these days?? Like Nintendo releasing a lil widget to make their controllers 'more accurate'. Why wasn't it accurate in the first place??? I'ts like releasing a PS3 or Xbox controller that's missing a thumb stick and buttons that you will have to buy later, just so it can work properly... OK so that's a bit extreme, but you get my idea.
The iPhone did something similar, release a phone with no video or MMS ability then a year later make a big deal out of it cos the new iPhone now has video and MMS and a few other things that are mostly standard in nearly all decent mobile phones these days. BIG DEAL!! Talk about re inventing the wheel!!
I understand they have to innovate and make money and all that, but don't treat your customers like slack jawed inbreds! Then again... if you fall for it and rush out to buy it drooling enthusiastically... I guess you just proved the big boys were right... get out the dumb stick, its going to be busy!
Heres one for ya to scrap over...
Nintendo only listen to their Japanese audience, they couldn’t give a balls about the American and European markets! Their concept is new and a novelty but the title support sucks and the whole thing is for kids and people who don’t play games normally. Good party machine though… Would you bother with one?
Sony only listen to… nobody! They blindly push through popular opinion with arrogant self belief and stake their success on a dying fan base mixed with a blue ray player. Free multi player support but you get what you pay for in this life. Terrible repair support, limited exclusive titles and high prices being there best know traits… what’s in it for the gamer?
Microsoft does listen to their customers, very much so in fact. Good support but terrible failure rate in console hardware. Great title support and an excellent online system, but at a price. New changes in the software make it more childish, but is this a pro or a con? Bottom line is they listen, but it will cost
Personally, my moneys on the Xbox 360, just from professional dealings and general game playing of course. Prove me wrong!!
Aw, geez... here we go...
