The Xbox 360 fall update is on its way, and it's doubtless that millions of Internet Matlocks are already complaining about the hidden evils that Microsoft will smuggle onto connected consoles everywhere. One evil that will not be hidden, however, is a so-called "family timer" that will allow adults the nefarious power to impose time limits on gameplay.
This is actually a very interesting idea, although it might lead to more instances of sprogs punching their mothers. Parents will be able to set both daily and weekly quotas, managing the playtime of children to make sure they're not up at all hours being offered candy by Ron Workman on Xbox Live. Maybe it will teach the little wankers some time management and the value of things ... although it's highly doubtful.
I don't own any kids, nor have I the desire, but anything that could potentially make them miserable gets my vote. Microsoft, this particular misanthrope tips his hat to thee. Children with parents who actually look after them have until December to get in those frags before the hammer comes down.
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7:23 PM on 11.04.2007
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...in their ovaries
So true. Dogs won't talk back and won't throw tantrums when they don't get *insert random toy here*.
Of course, we assume that their parents will be aware of this new feature, and that they'll know how to use it properly.
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...fuck.
Responsible parenting FTW!
That's the kicker, isn't it?
children only grow up to be douches when their older siblings and parents dont teach them other wise. as opposed to twenty something year old douches that cant be changed
Time to find a way to claim that your homework is something on your xbox!