I'll be honest, I'm scared.

@wardrox: scared nobody will bother with Podcastle again after this, because it's all downhill?

This is going to be epic.

Seriously? He agreed to have a debate with you?

Who do you have impersonating him? This can't be correct.

He won't ever give in.

I just wet myself.

The one thing I've always wanted to ask Jack Thompson: Wouldn't it make more sense to say that people with violent tendencies are attracted to games like Grand Theft Auto, as opposed to saying that Grand Theft Auto is the cause of those violent tendencies?

Anyways, I really hope this doesn't end badly... Either way, it'll make for a great podcast. ^_^

If he's out of his "job", I'm sure he has plenty of time. Maybe the "legitimate" media outlets are bored of him now too.

Holy crap...ITS ON

The Podcastle to end all Podcastles.

Holy shit this is going to be awesome!

Wait, Wait. Shit.

Say what now?

Hey Jim, how much olive oil did you have to put on your wrist to get that 'Livestrong" bracelet on? I'm kidding...kind of.

I have a question: How come the only games Jackie Boy seems to attack are from Rockstar and Take Two? I've seen some incredibly violent games come and go without a peep from Thompson.

He attacks Bully but Gears of War, probably the most violent game I have ever played, was completely ignored. I think Jack just has some vendetta against Take Two.

You should definitely say my name to see how he reacts.

Actually now that I think about it that would probably be a bad idea because he would most likely stalk me.

GOURANGA!!

Now gents lets keep it clean, above the waist and for the love of god wear some underwear.

O_O

I'll definitely be tuning in, even though I hardly ever listen to podcasts.

Jim, I know we've talked about this, but I'll be surprised if he shows up. The Jack Thompson I know only tends to show up for debates where the environment is controlled or in his favor. I really hope he shows up. I'd love to hear a conversation with Jack Thompson where Fox or some other source isn't cutting it to make him look like a saint. I've actually heard he's a pretty decent guy when the cameras aren't on.

Also...

epic!

This could either be a huge trainwreck, or the best thing ever. Be respectful, you guuuys! Prove to him that we can haz brains too! Combine your powers to form CommonSenseTron!

Just curious, but why isn't this happening on Podtoid? I would've thought that Rev, Tiff, Linde, and Jim would be the more logical, powerful line-up to take on Jack - no offense to atheistium or wardrox.

FUCKIN EPIC

Man, make sure he gets a pat down.. he may bring in porn and gun.

this will be epic.

When all else fails, you can always go Lu Bu on his ass.
JK.
Go Team Sterling!

oh snap



he wasn't lying

When (not if) Jack Thompson says something ridiculous, I want to hear that monocle pop out of Jim's eye and into his glass of sherry.

How would you feel if for some reason, i don't know say the collapse of civilisation, dave jones and Real time worlds were going to make GTA 5.

And could you try and explain all the legal shite that happened over who owned the GTA name.

western style show down, in Europe

PS remember my name please

Something I'd like to being up, for what ever reason. The ethic of reciprocity (The Golden Rule). "Do onto others as you want others to do onto you.", simple, catchy, and thought provoking. It's one of the first things my parents thought me when I was young, and I believe that it's a very valuable lesson to be taught.

also

I agree with Leviticus' theory, it makes more scene that people with violent urges would search for an outlet to vent on before acting out their aggression for real.

@Jack Thompson
(probably been asked before), what was your first encounter with video games and when did you decide to start you campaign agents them?

@Sharpless
My money is on that it's going to be the best trainwreck ever

Fox news his ass.

Really Jim, please, dont loose your temper people (of the podcast), the guy is insane, I deal with insane people almost in daily bases, so stay calm and on topíc. Dont interrupt him, let him crave his own grave.

But like wardox, to be honest, Iam a little bit scared.

Good fucking god. This is going to be either the most awesome podcast ever, or the MOST EPIC RICK ROLL IN HISTORY.


My bet is on the rickroll.

Well if it does go down, I hope you at least have a civilized discussion and don't just yell at each other and get nothing actually addressed except who can piss higher than the other.

Where do you think the video game industry would be without the influence of the GTA 3 "sandbox" approch also do you think the industy would have this much "negative" attention without the game ever being created

Ask Jack if he's so worked up over GTA because you get to beat and kill prostitutes and those are the only women who will have sex with him so he takes it personally.

Jim,

Rip this hypocritical douche a new asshole.

that is all

Is this 'the' Jack Thompson, or 'a' Jack Thompson?? You cant debate someone who is unreasonable.

Damn, I didn't see BS3 Owner's post....and his is bigger... *hangs head in shame*

To make up for my mistake, I present this!:

Waow, you're braver than I am. I hope he will just talk with you and not preach and turn it into something crap.

I also hope he turns up/picks up the phone.

Nice one Jim :D

Ask him to post with his destructoid account more often

I'm so excited. I can't wait to hear this! Just one word.. AMAZING!

YEah Jim be reasonable (at first at least) make sure you argue your points well and remember you can never win a arguement with someone to stupid to lose.

Question for Jack:
"if games were only sold to over 18s and it was VERY restricted. Then it would be in their own home the parent had control but they couldnt buy a game for them, (i dunno how it would work...) would you let us play?
(If not fuck off and die to put it bluntly)

Qs:
"Have we any hope in the UK now the Minster of Prime is involved?"
"Why can't we see sex in games, i dont particuallary find it sexual just funny and if we can have graphic violence why cant we have graphic sex?"

I'd bet a cookie that it's Wardrox impersonating JT. :p

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I do have a question though, especially after the talk of Rock Band after last week's show. What in general do Europeans (or at least people in the UK) pay for games, and what do you you realistically think you should be paying?

It kind of sounds like I'm having a go at you, but I swear I'm not. I've just heard some different messages about it and want a clearer picture. :)

I wish Phoenix Blood was on this one...she actually talked when she had a guest spot!

hhehehe this will be great... xDxD ..

w8 I need some popcorn.. :D

amusement time :)

I'm really excited to listen to this.

Should prove interesting. Unfortunately, Podtoid isn't available on iTunes (sort it out Dtoid) , so I'll have to slum it on the site feed.

I can understand JT wanting to keep certain games out of the hands of kids (this needs to be tightened up in America, like it has been in U.K/europe), its just the way he goes about it, by painting all games black which is wrong. Its not that simple.

I can hardly wait, go get him Jim. Just don't mention the hentai games, otherwise he'll try going after them too.

What I'd like Jim to ask him is:

Does he understand games are for all ages, not just the kids?

Is he capable of thinking without such a 'fire and brimstone' view, because I think its this old school church thinking clouds his judgement, as much as it also spurs him?

Wouldn't it be better for him to educate parents, in a fair and just way about games, if he wants them to not buy adult games for their kids, instead of what he's actually doing?

Why does he hate Rockstar so much, when they create games for mainly an adult audience of aging gamers?

The consumption of games is now larger than films, but does he agree that sex and violence sells to the masses, regardless of media?

If so, why does he not rag on other violent media, like books and films, besides games?

Why does he think sex in games is a probl to em, when films and books have also been free to depict such themes, and a freely available to all?

Does he think adults should give up their rights for the sake children?

Does he think the church is out of step with modern society in general, games included?

If a child walks into a retail store to buy a game like GTA4 and is rightly refused by the staff, what does he suggest a sales person do, besides warning the parent, when the parent of said child returns to buy the game for them? (I really want to know his answer, as its parents and their attitudes that are the problem, the very people he should be criticising but neglects to.

Has he played Brain Training etc, and does he acknowledge some games are positive? (Trauma Center included there too.

Hope they'll be of some help to you, Jim.

I wonder if its going to be a scream fest to get their point of view out over the other [master]debater.

In all seriousness, take the man down a peg, but don't be crass. I'm sure you will be as you are a reasonably professional guy. I would echo some of the comments here and ask that you ask Jack why he feels that parents don't play a larger role in this, and why it is the video game industry that is failing kids instead of their parents.

The tools for understanding the ratings are readily available. And they aren't nearly as ambiguous as MPAA ratings...M games are like R rated movies, so would GTA:SA really been for the kids in spite of the 'Hot Coffee' incident?

Thanks Jim.

seriously Jim try to be nice.
imagine beating him by rational debate.
then you can rub it in his face for all eternity.

I don't believe it.