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That's because it IS snow, lol.
Yeah. There's all kinds of crazies in the world. Who let those morons in, anyway?
Yeah. There's all kinds of crazies in the world. Who let those morons in, anyway?
"Our youth today live in a fantasy world to begin with"
I don't understand how even they can take themselves seriously when they say things like that.
I don't understand how even they can take themselves seriously when they say things like that.
"Our youth today live in a fantasy world to begin with,”
They are saying that WE are living in a fantasy world, when they are the ones who believe in some invisible spirit-ghost who died for our sins on a cross and that the universe/world was created 4000 years ago in 7 days.
We may play a lot of videogames, but that doesn't mean that we actually believe what happens in them is truth.
They are saying that WE are living in a fantasy world, when they are the ones who believe in some invisible spirit-ghost who died for our sins on a cross and that the universe/world was created 4000 years ago in 7 days.
We may play a lot of videogames, but that doesn't mean that we actually believe what happens in them is truth.
Uh, Dante in the original work walked through Hell, then through Purgatory and boarded a rocket to Heaven. Doesn't that sound like ...escaping Hell?
Where were these guys several hundred years ago?
Where were these guys several hundred years ago?
it hardly looks as if they're causing a ruckus, and the most they can accomplish is "raising awareness" -- and really, what harm will that cause? a few christian parents won't buy their kids this M rated game?
I smell a marketing ploy.
I mean c'mon, there were a zillion video games that had Hell and Christianity in them before Dante's Inferno.
I mean c'mon, there were a zillion video games that had Hell and Christianity in them before Dante's Inferno.
No kidding. If these people are shocked about the way a crucifix will be used in this game, maybe they should take a gander at The Exorcist some time.
@Holiday
What really surprises me is that they didn't have anything to say about the dozens of other violent games that are currently playable on the E3 show floor. I guess those are all ok because they don't feature Hell. Or they just didn't know about em', which is probably more likely.
What really surprises me is that they didn't have anything to say about the dozens of other violent games that are currently playable on the E3 show floor. I guess those are all ok because they don't feature Hell. Or they just didn't know about em', which is probably more likely.
Do you think the protesters were shills? It would certainly be a creative buzz-generating tool. SPY CHECK!
Those who fall victim to the trappings of this VIRTUAL HELL game will not have to wait long until the find themselves in REAL ACTUAL HELL where they will not be given any weapons or power ups to protect themselves from fiery demons, razorblade babies, or spewing bodily fluids.
hahahahahha. truly priceless.
hahahahahha. truly priceless.
ANY time you throw religion into it, people are going to get offended. Since they're so brainwashed at an early age, THEY HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE but to respond that way.
@Live-Free-Or-Pie
Now that you mention it... this supposed group didn't exist as far as I can tell until today, same for that website... Could of super clever viral marketing. In that case Bravo EA.
Now that you mention it... this supposed group didn't exist as far as I can tell until today, same for that website... Could of super clever viral marketing. In that case Bravo EA.
"ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE. and he will not judge the sinning gamers who play this game kindly."
That sounds judgmental. Ahhh, mighty hypocrisy, where would these groups be without you.
That sounds judgmental. Ahhh, mighty hypocrisy, where would these groups be without you.
I agree, this sounds like viral. the site isn't made with frontpage and uses proper ascii. its purposely designed bad. the picture of dante's inferno is also photoshopped to look like that, it has the logo edited over the top (well) and was blurred to look like they stretched it, but the lack of artifacts says otherwise.
I checked the view-source, the coding is extremely neat with some nicely arranged CSS at the beginning. That video has too much game footage in it. If looking at it gets you damnation, then they wouldn't put it up to view would they? There's a link to Gametrailers as well. Gametrailers? Who outside the gaming culture knows about that site? I SMELL A RAT!!!
I checked the view-source, the coding is extremely neat with some nicely arranged CSS at the beginning. That video has too much game footage in it. If looking at it gets you damnation, then they wouldn't put it up to view would they? There's a link to Gametrailers as well. Gametrailers? Who outside the gaming culture knows about that site? I SMELL A RAT!!!
If that's not viral you can call me Steve from now on. Come on, they are actually accusing EA of witchcraft. No christian radical would be that stupid no matter what.
Given that these people believe in nonsense like virgin births and resurrections, I don't find their protests surprising at all.
These guys are what makes me ashamed to be christain...
Oh and guys it's JUST as ignorant to say horrible things about Christianity as it is to try to ban a game. It's the same rule: If you don't like it. Shut The Fuck Up
Oh and guys it's JUST as ignorant to say horrible things about Christianity as it is to try to ban a game. It's the same rule: If you don't like it. Shut The Fuck Up
If this is a PR stunt, then I think EA is being a little callous. Can you imagine the backlash against these Christians by gamers who believe that these were legit protesters?
I find the whole "LOL let's do a viral stunt making fun of Christians" far more offensive than the idea of a game where you fight the devil. Doesn't mean I won't play the game, of course. I'm a Christian, but I find the far-right-protesting just as annoying as anyone else, especially since it usually ends up painting all Christians with the same extremist brush. Still, I have to question EA's judgment on this one. I could see it backfiring. What about people who don't have a problem with the game, but have a problem with this?
@Chronoswing
Yes, Ok, yes it is. You you have any idea how insulting it is when you go on a website and the mention of Christianity imediately results in "Given that these people believe in nonsense like virgin births and resurrections" "Since they're so brainwashed at an early age, THEY HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE but to respond that way." or "They are saying that WE are living in a fantasy world, when they are the ones who believe in some invisible spirit-ghost who died for our sins on a cross and that the universe/world was created 4000 years ago in 7 days"
It does offend people and I'm not easy offended. I wouldn't even care if you guys were kidding around but things like this are just plain offensive and have a total disregard of anyone's feeling or views. It's not wrong to be a christain or atheist. It's wrong to be an asshole about it.
Yes, Ok, yes it is. You you have any idea how insulting it is when you go on a website and the mention of Christianity imediately results in "Given that these people believe in nonsense like virgin births and resurrections" "Since they're so brainwashed at an early age, THEY HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE but to respond that way." or "They are saying that WE are living in a fantasy world, when they are the ones who believe in some invisible spirit-ghost who died for our sins on a cross and that the universe/world was created 4000 years ago in 7 days"
It does offend people and I'm not easy offended. I wouldn't even care if you guys were kidding around but things like this are just plain offensive and have a total disregard of anyone's feeling or views. It's not wrong to be a christain or atheist. It's wrong to be an asshole about it.
Oh EA I do enjoy how you have poked fun at whilst using hardcore Christian lunatic ideology and behaviour against themselves.
Browsin' Spriter's Resource the other day, and one of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night's sheets had a big ol' crucifix in 'ere. Should someone let them know this isn't a new atrocity upon the Christian (and Catholic) ways?
@GoldenGamerXero
Are you serious?? I don't know if you've read comments here before, but people are quick to poke fun at all sorts of things. And according to the TOS, religion isn't on the list of things not to touch.
You need to be more comfortable with your own religious beliefs if a few comments on a videogame website insult you. Either sit there smugly knowing we're all going to hell, or question what it is that makes you uncomfortable.
Are you serious?? I don't know if you've read comments here before, but people are quick to poke fun at all sorts of things. And according to the TOS, religion isn't on the list of things not to touch.
You need to be more comfortable with your own religious beliefs if a few comments on a videogame website insult you. Either sit there smugly knowing we're all going to hell, or question what it is that makes you uncomfortable.
@GoldenGamerXero
Thanks for saying what you did. It bugs me when people deliberately exaggerate and misrepresent what Christians believe. I became a Christian later in life, as a personal choice. It wasn't how I was raised, it was a concious choice.
Thanks for saying what you did. It bugs me when people deliberately exaggerate and misrepresent what Christians believe. I became a Christian later in life, as a personal choice. It wasn't how I was raised, it was a concious choice.
@GoldenGamerXero
LOL. Are you seriously getting offended by someone's comments on the internet, Destructoid of all places at that? Go back to youtube commenting, they will like you better there.
LOL. Are you seriously getting offended by someone's comments on the internet, Destructoid of all places at that? Go back to youtube commenting, they will like you better there.
"they are the ones who believe in some invisible spirit-ghost who died for our sins on a cross and that the universe/world was created 4000 years ago in 7 days"
Other than the exact number of years, is there anything inaccurate about the quote?
If that's what you believe, it's what you believe. You shouldn't take offense to it.
If you don't believe that, then they weren't talking about you.
Other than the exact number of years, is there anything inaccurate about the quote?
If that's what you believe, it's what you believe. You shouldn't take offense to it.
If you don't believe that, then they weren't talking about you.
@BlackSunEmpire
I never actually got really pissed off till it seemed people didn't get how saying "Some christians don't like video games ALL christians are bad" is just as retarded as saying "Some part of the video game has religion in it this video game is the Devil".I'm actually quite comfortable with with my religion and although some people wish to mock it I usually don't care but all I wanted to do was tell people they may have crossed the line a bit there between joking around and being a little bit of a dick. If no one ever corrects anyone and says yes people will find this offensive everyone will just countinue to do it and no one will stop it because everyone's so used to it.
I never actually got really pissed off till it seemed people didn't get how saying "Some christians don't like video games ALL christians are bad" is just as retarded as saying "Some part of the video game has religion in it this video game is the Devil".I'm actually quite comfortable with with my religion and although some people wish to mock it I usually don't care but all I wanted to do was tell people they may have crossed the line a bit there between joking around and being a little bit of a dick. If no one ever corrects anyone and says yes people will find this offensive everyone will just countinue to do it and no one will stop it because everyone's so used to it.
@GoldenGamerXero
And I was saying you're pushing shit up hill by worrying about it. I don't think many people worry about who it is they're going to offend by commenting here, they just do it.
Basically, people post things that may offend people and may be factually inaccurate every day, what makes religion a no go subject??
And I was saying you're pushing shit up hill by worrying about it. I don't think many people worry about who it is they're going to offend by commenting here, they just do it.
Basically, people post things that may offend people and may be factually inaccurate every day, what makes religion a no go subject??
LOL, serously once again this is dtoid, Jim himself has mocked Christianity in front page posts a number of times, I don't think were to worried about offending anyone.
I'm disappointed in EA for using such a low brow tactic. At least "I want a PSP for Xmas" wasn't marketing the PSP at the expense of a faith that's already struggling with image problems. Just look at the kind of comments EA's little stunt generated in this article, and it shows you that right now is probably not the best time to be pulling "pranks" in regards to religion.
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