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I don't think there's anything wrong with incredibly violent games, but there isn't much wrong either with rated E games. I'll take colorful and fun games over any "realistic" shooters any day.
But I do enjoy a cleverly splattered blood fest once in a while, I'm sure you'd love Mad World.
But I do enjoy a cleverly splattered blood fest once in a while, I'm sure you'd love Mad World.
I'm just gonna haul off and punch the next person to criticize my Pokemaun playing in the throat. THAT'LL SHOW THEM TO BE INTOLERANT
BUT THE GUNS SHOOT BULLETS AND EXPLOSIONS AND THE SOUNDTRACK IS LIKE A TOUCHDOWN ON THE PEAK OF A MOUNTAIN THAT'S ON A PLANET MADE OF TITS.
ALSO, IVE NEVER BEEN HUGGED.
ALSO, IVE NEVER BEEN HUGGED.
I only had to ask for ID once in my life, because I was sixteen, three days from my birthday, and bought Left 4 Dead.
Then it went on sale for 37.50 just 5 days later.
Anyway, hell yes for pokemans, I need to battle you with my expert team of win.
P.S. Soul Silver ftw.
Then it went on sale for 37.50 just 5 days later.
Anyway, hell yes for pokemans, I need to battle you with my expert team of win.
P.S. Soul Silver ftw.
You play Pokemon but not Gears Of War? Clearly your in the bufferzone between totally immature 13 year olds and totally righteous mid to late 20 year olds like myself. Your gay aren't you. Now wait, you still live in mommy and daddys house right? LOSER. *shows off his studly man muscles*
Seriously though I used to make fun of my brother for playing the card game and watching the TV show. The he just outgrew it. The fact that people still play it boggles my mind but hey live and let live. If a person finds enjoyment in something I percieve to be kiddie then so be it.
Seriously though I used to make fun of my brother for playing the card game and watching the TV show. The he just outgrew it. The fact that people still play it boggles my mind but hey live and let live. If a person finds enjoyment in something I percieve to be kiddie then so be it.
@Occams electric toothbrush
Now THAT is when an M-rated game is amazing.
And guys, I know I SHOULD play it, I just haven't that's it.
Now THAT is when an M-rated game is amazing.
And guys, I know I SHOULD play it, I just haven't that's it.
A-fucking-men, brother. Thank you for writing this.
It gives me a little hope that there are other older, mature (age-wise) gamers who understand the simple concept of what "Everyone" actually means.
Now if you'll excuse me, my 25-year-old self will go back to feverishly anticipating Donkey Kong Country Returns and Kirby's Epic Yarn more than any other game else for the rest of the year.
It gives me a little hope that there are other older, mature (age-wise) gamers who understand the simple concept of what "Everyone" actually means.
Now if you'll excuse me, my 25-year-old self will go back to feverishly anticipating Donkey Kong Country Returns and Kirby's Epic Yarn more than any other game else for the rest of the year.
Yo, let the haters hate. In the meantime, I have to get my Scyther ready for the Elite Four and get this Duskull to level 37 so he can evolve and I can trade up with Antwhan to get him to his final evolutionary level.
Man, I have GOT to get SoulSilver! My buddy gave me his Platinum after he got HeartGold. I'm enjoying it, but only because this is my first Pokemon since Gold. I'm not of fan of these here new-fangled Pokemon. I'm going to get SoulSilver and LeafGreen and I'll be set. I won't even need Black or White.
Also, great read Monodi. Some people just don't understand...
Also, great read Monodi. Some people just don't understand...
Very smart writing. I'd be glad to battle/trade with you one of these days.
Ironically, I had a little girl tell me at work the other day that I was too old to have a DSi.
I'm 21.
*goes back to leveling his Numel*
Ironically, I had a little girl tell me at work the other day that I was too old to have a DSi.
I'm 21.
*goes back to leveling his Numel*
pokemon has always been a great franchise. just because they market to a younger crowd does not mean older gamers cant play them! i would play them if i had the right hardware for it. but bloodshed in games is a nice thing too. helps me get through the work life without chopping a head or two off! :)
I could probably give you a run for your money with my team, though I haven't played in months.
I don't know, I generally don't look at rating labels when I buy things. I've enjoyed games from all of the available selections, barring eC because...uh, I've actually not seen one for sale. The intro to this is roughly all that needed to be said. But yeah, I'm gonna play something regardless of the suggested age range or even its content, if I enjoy the game.
I remember when HGSS was announced, people were going on about how they were going to lie about a supposed gift, or have a younger sibling buy the game for them. Come on, what's with that? A perfectly rational 24-year old walked into Gamestop one early morning to claim his preorder and wasn't harassed about the game in question one bit. I wasn't even told I was better off buying this or anything.
I don't know, I generally don't look at rating labels when I buy things. I've enjoyed games from all of the available selections, barring eC because...uh, I've actually not seen one for sale. The intro to this is roughly all that needed to be said. But yeah, I'm gonna play something regardless of the suggested age range or even its content, if I enjoy the game.
I remember when HGSS was announced, people were going on about how they were going to lie about a supposed gift, or have a younger sibling buy the game for them. Come on, what's with that? A perfectly rational 24-year old walked into Gamestop one early morning to claim his preorder and wasn't harassed about the game in question one bit. I wasn't even told I was better off buying this or anything.
When Platinum edition came out, the tournaments I went to seemed to have an older crowd than ever before. With every year that passes, the kids stop showing up to the tourneys and it's all 18-25ers.
It's cool to have real EV/IV trained competition now. I always felt bad for winning vs a little kid who just wanted to show off their one special legendary they had. I had to start making teams of first stage evolutions so they'd have fun too. ; )
It's cool to have real EV/IV trained competition now. I always felt bad for winning vs a little kid who just wanted to show off their one special legendary they had. I had to start making teams of first stage evolutions so they'd have fun too. ; )
Nice blog and I agree. I was playing Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance the other day and my dad comes in and says "This looks like it's for kids" and I point out it's a 7+ game to which he retorts "Exactly." It was like "Yo dad, it's seven PLUS. That means even YOU could play it and enjoy it." A similar article could be written about films with 'U' ratings and stuff.
The rating system is an indicator of content, not quality or challenge.
I've played plenty of M-rated shooters or button-mashing hack-n-slashers that are waaaay easier than SMG2, not nearly as epic as LoZ:WW, and (to your point) not as engrossing and intricate as the world of Pocket Monsters.
This issue transcends games into other media. The best reviewed, most cash-money movie this summer is a G-rated flick from Disney/Pixar about the contents of a toybox. Out of all the movies I anticipated this year, it was the only one to incite any real emotion in me as well.
Buying games based on their rating is like buying sneakers based on what your friends wear - its like, totally grade-school.
I've played plenty of M-rated shooters or button-mashing hack-n-slashers that are waaaay easier than SMG2, not nearly as epic as LoZ:WW, and (to your point) not as engrossing and intricate as the world of Pocket Monsters.
This issue transcends games into other media. The best reviewed, most cash-money movie this summer is a G-rated flick from Disney/Pixar about the contents of a toybox. Out of all the movies I anticipated this year, it was the only one to incite any real emotion in me as well.
Buying games based on their rating is like buying sneakers based on what your friends wear - its like, totally grade-school.
Makes sense. I got tired after playing two generations of pokemon, though.
A bunch of young college girls pointed and laughed when I was using my iPod to surf the web and listening to music. They thought I was playing games. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Why can't we have a culture like Japan, where people play Dragon Quest on a mothafukin boat (or at least on the subway)? Jerky jerks.
A bunch of young college girls pointed and laughed when I was using my iPod to surf the web and listening to music. They thought I was playing games. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Why can't we have a culture like Japan, where people play Dragon Quest on a mothafukin boat (or at least on the subway)? Jerky jerks.
Next time offer the young college girls some money. They will stop mocking you and flash their boobs and also make out with each other.
I've heard.
I've heard.
