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I've owned a lot, but sadly I didn't keep them. I also, up until 2007, had a PS2, but it took a $#!t.
I just recently got an N64 again. Starting again from scratch.

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Bioshock
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Ranbow Six series
Resident evil
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ETERNAL DARKNESS-one of my favorite games. period.

I loved alot of my 64 games; wish I woulda kept em'
Actually, I should have kept alot of my stuff. but I didn't.

I'm a big advocate for multiplayer; whether split-screen or otherwise. Even some sucky games can be fun with a friend.
I lost a big chunk of my game archives in 2005, but I'm too poor to completely rebuild it. Instead I just pick em' up on the cheap whenever I get the chance.

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Bill HB 353 = vetoed
smurfee mcgee | 8:47 PM on 03.25.2009 7 comments


I don't know wtf happened to my blog entry, so here's a shorter, lesser version.
I live in Utah and we've had the pleasure of some JT politics recently.

Bill HB 353, by Jack Thompson was a poorly written bill that was too broad, and opened up game retailers to frivolous lawsuits. That's not good for anybody, and doesn't protect anybody. It was a ridiculous and careless bill.

The Video Game Voters Network felt the same way, and started a campaign of letters against the bill. I was proud to be a part of it, and big ups to Dtoid for showing me the VGVN.
There were the typical BS responses from local politicians, but it made a little noise and got into a paper becuase Morley called the VGVN and it's members, and I quote, "crazies." So he's un unprofessional asshole that can suck it.

Anyway, I thought by now it a lost cause, and was done with; but I just got an e-mail from Ron Bigelow saying that governor John Huntsman vetoed the bill today. I suppose it's true.

I have to say kudos to Huntsman. I don't agree with much of his politics, but he showed some intelligence here. He's rumored to have presidential aspirations, and Utah is a very conservative place; so him pulling this bill that's been presented as child-protecting is gutsy.

So common sense was excersised in the ring of video game politics; a pleasent surprise.



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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 21:14
MrSadistic
Yeahhhh just read about that a while ago. Pretty weird knowing that a Governor vetoed an "anti" gaming-related bill.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 21:30
pedrovay2003
Holy crap, I don't think I knew you live in Utah. I didn't even hear about this... UTAH NARP! I think... All 4 or so of us on here can get together. :P

Well yes, bravo to Huntsman, I say. Like you, I'm not a huge fan of his, but I can't say I'm not proud of this.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 21:51
smurfee mcgee
Yeah. 4-person NARP = win.
Tony Ponce's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/25/2009 22:11
Tony Ponce
And there was much rejoicing.
Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 00:16
Haxan
Way to fight the good fight. You guys did great work!
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2009 21:53
smurfee mcgee
Thanks. it's not over yet...
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