View Full Version : Please read this - It has a very good point to it
This article sums it up on how I feel. Why spend time arguing stupid small things, why not enjoy what you have....
Even though it mentions Uncharted 2, that is not the articles focus. Please show tact when discussing this, as it is a very meaningful post by someone who feels strongly about the subject.
Rude, off topic posts will not be tolerated, nor is this a "review" thread. So no game comparisons either.
Source (http://bitmob.com/index.php/mobfeed/nobody-should-care-that-i-dislike-uncharted-2.html)
Nobody Should Care That I Dislike Uncharted 2 (http://bitmob.com/)
By Aaron Thomas (http://bitmob.com/index.php/mobfeed/blogger/Aaron%20Thomas/)
Monday, 19 October 2009
If you’ve been following my Tweets (http://twitter.com/Aaron_Thomas) as I play through Uncharted 2 (http://bitmob.com/index.php/mobfeed/tags/Uncharted-2), you already know that I don’t particularly like the game. Not only do I not like it, but I can’t fathom how it currently has a 97 score at Metacritic.
Not one of the 75 people who have reviewed the game has given it less than a 9.0. Nobody in the entire industry seems to think that the game is anything less than stellar. It makes me furious that not one person has registered a dissenting opinion on the game -- I’m legitimately upset by this.
I’m an idiot -- a complete moron.
I have a friend who has been battling cancer for well over a year. While I’m experiencing "real" emotion over the gaming media and the way it handles reviews, this friend of mine has to cope with one of the scariest things in the world.
I spent this morning pissed-off that I had to press a button to pick up ammo in Uncharted 2.
This amazing woman beat cancer -- and when I say she “beat” it, I mean that she fought. She went through radiation, chemo, and reconstructive surgery. Once the cancer was gone, her weakened immune system left her susceptible to illness, which made her recovery even more difficult.
I complained most of this weekend that Uncharted 2 is nothing more than Tomb Raider (http://bitmob.com/index.php/mobfeed/tags/Tomb-Raider) with a male protagonist.
My friend and I were supposed to go to the zoo 2 months ago. She was too weak to walk for very long, but we made arrangements to get a wheelchair for her. The day that we were supposed to go, she canceled because she wasn’t feeling well.
I’m furious with the gaming media because I don’t believe anyone out there is brave enough to say that they didn’t love the game.
My friend found out that her cancer came back a month ago. She was tired, and she was annoyed that it was back for more, but she was ready to fight again. We had to delay our “victory pizza” dinner until she beat this awful disease and I found a job.
I spent a perfectly good Friday night on Twitter to share my “important” thoughts on this season’s “biggest” game.
This morning I received an e-mail telling me my friend’s cancer had just been diagnosed as terminal. I’m bellyaching about a video game, and she now spends most of her time sleeping because she’s too weak to do anything else -- she can’t even eat anymore. Her boyfriend and her family are taking care of her, but she’ll soon have to move to a hospice center. Let’s just say that you typically don’t make plans to come home from a hospice center....
This morning I spent 30 minutes arguing with a former GameSpot coworker that Uncharted 2 doesn't really have a very good story.
I’ve written this article to remind myself just what is -- and isn’t -- important in this world. It turns out that video games aren’t all that important. Arguing whether or not a game or a console is good or not... everyone’s life should be so amazing that they have time to worry about such petty and trivial matters.
To my friend: I’m sorry that I wasted some of the most precious commodity in the world -- time -- upset because I didn’t like a video game as much as somebody else. I’d do anything to get those moments back and give them to you so that you could spend just a few more minutes with your family and the ones you love. You’re truly an inspiration, and I will always admire your fight.
You never stopped believing in me, and I’ll never stop believing in you.
yep. people get way to caught up in gaming. its same with sports fans etc
Nobody should care he doesn't like Uncharted 2, but they should be interested in an article on the fact he doesn't like Uncharted 2?
If there's nothing to write about, write about nothing.
tremblingwater
10-20-2009, 18:17
i guess its people's hobbies, something their passionate about. I agree on some level but then at the same time we have no idea what anybody does after they post on here or after they play video games. Some could be doctors, etc you get what i'm trying to say.
Ash
rbrtchng
10-20-2009, 18:18
Wow, that's really f'ed up.
Like I argue about games here and there, but when life's on the line, I'd know when to back off on games and focus on life.
I_Luv_2_Game
10-20-2009, 18:18
So this person works in the game industry.. An he's pissed because he has a job to do.. An can't spend more time with his friend who has cancer.. That's life.. There nothing more to it..
This article sums it up on how I feel. Why spend time arguing stupid small things, why not enjoy what you have....
Even though it mentions Uncharted 2, that is not the articles focus. Please show tact when discussing this, as it is a very meaningful post by someone who feels strongly about the subject.
Rude, off topic posts will not be tolerated, nor is this a "review" thread. So no game comparisons either.
Source (http://bitmob.com/index.php/mobfeed/nobody-should-care-that-i-dislike-uncharted-2.html)
Can you explain why this is being posted im pretty confused here why is he talking about cancer then complaining about Uncharted 2
"I spent this morning pissed-off that I had to press a button to pick up ammo in Uncharted 2." This guy is a pure ******. "I can’t fathom how it currently has a 97 " He also needs to get a life. Cancer has nothing to do with video games, this guy should get his thoughts sorted out.
Can't you read?
The OP quite clearly stated rude posts will not be tolerated?
It's a sad story, and it puts things int perspective that life is much bigger.
Can you explain why this is being posted im pretty confused here why is he talking about cancer then complaining about Uncharted 2
The author composed it in the form of competing thoughts...
On one side, he has the video game that HE is upset about, that involves him.
The other is the side of his friend who is mad at cancer, but her problem is terminal.
Basically the article is saying, why in the hell do people spend time getting mad over and arguing about video games when you should be enjoying what you have.
He spent a weekend pissed and moaning about a game, and he realized he let it get the best of him. That in the scheme of things, getting mad over a game and arguing the point is stupid.
I see tho, that most of the posters have taken the article literally and not looked at its meaning. No one took the message seriously.
Cuguy, I took it seriously.
Cuguy, I took it seriously.
Thanks..
This is an article with an underlying meaning that almost everyone has failed to read into.
Is the author without flaws? No... but seriously people... One post actually says "video games have nothing to do with cancer!"
Did you really make that connection? Did you really think he is comparing Uncharted 2 to battling cancer?
tremblingwater
10-20-2009, 18:35
hey, i also took your post seriously.
hey, i also took your post seriously.
Again thanks..
It is an article with meaning... something odd that usually doesn't get posted.
I posted it because a ton of members complain that you cannot have meaningful discussions here, so I thought I would give it a go.
OK already a post of mine was deleted although it wasn't offtopic. I showed that it's easy to write about life's tragedies and throw in some trolling also.
My previous post was funny so we wont get depressed in here. Although ,I sometimes write funny posts, I have many problems also. But I would never write about them in forums and most certainly, I wouldn't mix them with something else. Anyways I hope this post, doesn't get deleted but if it going to get me infracted, just delete it.
EDIT: What I'm trying to say is that, this guy doesn't really wants to share his pain. He really wants to point out, whatever is in bold, in that article. That's his main consern.But saying whatever is in bold without the parts about his friend with cancer, would cause flamewar (at least)
Mechwarrior3
10-20-2009, 19:09
I know that I sometimes get like this, having conflicting thoughts. I realize that I'm just playing a game and I've been playing said game a lot. I realize that I could have done other things with my time. Thankfully, I do not have a terminally ill friend/relative but I can certainly see where this guy is coming from.
Video games are supposed to just be that: games. Yes, they are a hobby (not an interest, "hobbies cost money"), but I think what he's trying to say is that many of us "gamers" get too caught up in our hobby and sometimes forget that what we are discussing, what we are arguing about, are just games, nothing more. I mean, when you get Platinum in a game, what have you actually accomplished? It's not like you can put that on a resume (except maybe for a game tester position). It's not like you just completed a school project or some big presentation at work. You played a game...a lot.
Thanks, cuguy, for posting this because I think it's good to offer a little perspective every once in a while on a forum that's devoted to entertainment and where posters (myself included) can at least appear to forget about putting things into perspective.
OK already a post of mine was deleted although it wasn't offtopic. I showed that it's easy to write about life's tragedies and throw in some trolling also.
My previous post was funny so we wont get depressed in here. Although ,I sometimes write funny posts, I have many problems also. But I would never write about them in forums and most certainly, I wouldn't mix them with something else. Anyways I hope this post, doesn't get deleted but if it going to get me infracted, just delete it.
Sorry for misunderstanding the post... but to me, it just didn't seem funny.
No worries
rbrtchng
10-20-2009, 19:13
The author composed it in the form of competing thoughts...
On one side, he has the video game that HE is upset about, that involves him.
The other is the side of his friend who is mad at cancer, but her problem is terminal.
Basically the article is saying, why in the hell do people spend time getting mad over and arguing about video games when you should be enjoying what you have.
He spent a weekend pissed and moaning about a game, and he realized he let it get the best of him. That in the scheme of things, getting mad over a game and arguing the point is stupid.
I see tho, that most of the posters have taken the article literally and not looked at its meaning. No one took the message seriously.
People spend time arguing games because people have limited amount of money to spend on games, so people want to know what games to buy. So, telling people to stop comparing or arguing games is just ignorant and pedantic. I understand that the author is arguing that people should stop bickering and start living life because life is precious. Well, since nobody knows what the meaning of life is, maybe arguing for games is living life. Maybe living life simply means to have the most fun experiences while we're still here. And to have the most fun in games is to find out which games to get.
So maybe arguing games is the best solution. Maybe playing games and arguing games is much better for cancer patients than having the patient constantly thinking and talking about death and cancer. It's just asinine to think that "life" is separate and more important than "games" when "games" is a part of "life." If I'm dying of cancer, I wouldn't want to keep talking about my cancer with my friends. If I have cancer, nothing would make me feel better than to play games and talk about games with my friends. In fact, if I get terminal cancer, I'm planning to play CoD4 till my thumbs are sore. That's life to me, to just make the best out of everything, especially everything bad.
The author composed it in the form of competing thoughts...
On one side, he has the video game that HE is upset about, that involves him.
The other is the side of his friend who is mad at cancer, but her problem is terminal.
Basically the article is saying, why in the hell do people spend time getting mad over and arguing about video games when you should be enjoying what you have.
He spent a weekend pissed and moaning about a game, and he realized he let it get the best of him. That in the scheme of things, getting mad over a game and arguing the point is stupid.
I see tho, that most of the posters have taken the article literally and not looked at its meaning. No one took the message seriously.
basically hes trying to say are video games really that important and noone should care if he likes Uncharted 2(True) so i take it hes a game reviewer who gave Uncharted 2 a bad score and he wants to vent about it. The video game industry is very queer instead of putting the game down and being with your sick friend you take things to a personal level with complete strangers who lashed out of you about not liking a game. The people lashing out at him could care less about his sick friend im pretty sure you can grab a handful of people here on this forum who have lost friends and family to cancer. Most of them probably didnt do with this guy has because its pretty obvious life is more important than a video game. My uncle my grandfather my friends mother died from cancer and my cousin has cancer at the moment but i never came online to point out that a video game isnt more important to life people should already know this. IMO this guy is has his priorities misplaced but hey people are different thats just life people come people go. I tend to see death as a new begining rather than the end. At least the victum isnt suffering anymore R.I.P.
I dont intend to come off as a heartless ******* but cancer can happen to anyone it could happen to me. TBH id rather have my friends around me rather than paying attention to what people have to say on the internet.
Skyesapaart
10-20-2009, 19:20
The world isnt perfect, its not all sunshine and smiles. The world can knock you down on all fours, and it will keep you down there if you let it.
Quite frankly being negative and whining about a game to get hits because your friend has terminal cancer isnt going to help anyone and all it will do is bring more retaliation to the table. It will only bring more arguments, the arguments he wants to ignore so he can cherish what he has and the people he knows. Quite frankly i think its a ******** thread.
All he does is rip into U2, then after each part whine about his friend for sympathy, seriously if you buy into this crap your a moron. Yes there is far to much whining in the forums and the whole net about games, or whatever, buts that life. If he finds it all to much, log off. Stay off and live your life in the real world you cherish so much
I smoke 30 cigs a day, i will get cancer, and it will probably kill me. But you dont see me whining on about trying to justify myself to whine about a game.
Honestly, anyone that spends more time gaming or arguing about gaming than spending time with others or enjoying life... needs to go rethink everything.
On the first full day I had Uncharted 2 I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to grab lunch. Instead of simply saying 'no some other time' I went and hung out with them for a few hours, putting the game on the waiting list because spending time with friends (especially since she had just recently gotten back from living in Europe) is more important than gaming.
I know that isn't the same scenario as here, but it just shows that even the simple act of hanging out with a friend for a few hours shouldn't be pushed aside for gaming. Let alone letting your feelings about a game consume your life.
left_senseless
10-20-2009, 19:23
a great friend of mine, a person whom i have called mom for years, died january earlier this year from cancer. it is tragic. i am still upset about it. during those times i'd drop anything to see her because i knew she had very little time. i would never waste any time that she could spend with me even if i had other stuff going on (except work or some obligation).
but that doesn't mean that coming on a forum and posting how i feel about a game, a console, an article, an industry representative (developer, community manager, journalist, publisher, etc.), a review is a waste of time if i ENJOY it. yes life is short. i have done some of the craziest things that a normal person can do. but i really enjoy playing games and learning about this industry. i love voicing my opinions about the industry's current state of affairs. does that mean i am wasting my life? not if i enjoy it. isn't that the purpose of life? to live it happily (without trying to make others unhappy).
i loved my friend dearly. but her death has nothing to do with my interests in life. i feel bad that this guy wasted the last bit of time that his friend had in life but that is where the line is drawn. it has nothing to do with normal circumstances.
Thanks..
This is an article with an underlying meaning that almost everyone has failed to read into.
Is the author without flaws? No... but seriously people... One post actually says "video games have nothing to do with cancer!"
Did you really make that connection? Did you really think he is comparing Uncharted 2 to battling cancer?
Buddy, I know what he is trying to say. My sister in laws mother is going through the same thing. He is trying to make a point that there are things in life more important then video games... like duuhhhh... what a stupid article.
I think what the article writer is also trying to get across is you don't know what you have until your about to lose it, or it's too late in his case.
I don't think some members here have grasped the theory of the article.
I’m furious with the gaming media because I don’t believe anyone out there is brave enough to say that they didn’t love the game.
Maybe it's because they all really loved the game...
1. I play video games to have fun... i read about video game, debate about video games, cause they interest me... its a hobby... same way Football is a hobby, or stamp collecting...
2. if you get so serious about video games that it gets in the way of real life things... thats your problem, but dont tell people they are dumb for getting involved in anything, no matter how stupid it maybe to you... (saying this in general... not @ the author of article)
3. the article sounded like he wanted us to feel guilty that we are interested in video games over real life stuff... why should i feel guilty for having fun? i hope this was not what he was intending...
4. we all got serious **** in our life man... im glad if you figured out that somethings are more important then others... but you should have know that a while ago...
i get what this guy is saying, i guess im just surprised that he had to figure this out, seems like common knowledge to me
all in all i am going to leave you with words of advice...
"Video games are good, happy, wonderful things... treat them that way"
Next Level
10-20-2009, 19:49
So his opinion is we shouldn't share our opinions if they involve hate/criticism, because were not allowed to experience anger etc. in any degree, unless it's on the level of a loved one having cancer?
That's going to really get us places, with all the non-feedback on future products.
Also I don't mean it in an offensive way, but not everybody (and likely the majority) has large scale problems like that to worry about.
This guy is saying that if I dislike a game, and I have a larger problem, I should forget about my hate for the game and deal with my real problem. Does he not realise there's different extents to these things? Anybody with half a brain can recognise cancer as being a more important issue than having screen tearing in a game. I hate cheese, but I'm not going to start eating it and find a new love for it when a bigger problem arises.
*waits for the "you read it wrong" reply*
We should all sell everything we own and become world-traveling philanthropists.
So his opinion is we shouldn't share our opinions if they involve hate/criticism, because were not allowed to experience anger etc. in any degree, unless it's on the level of a loved one having cancer?
That's going to really get us places, with all the non-feedback on future products.
Also I don't mean it in an offensive way, but not everybody (and likely the majority) has large scale problems like that to worry about.
This guy is saying that if I dislike a game, and I have a larger problem, I should forget about my hate for the game and deal with my real problem. Does he not realise there's different extents to these things? Anybody with half a brain can recognise cancer as being a more important issue than having screen tearing in a game. I hate cheese, but I'm not going to start eating it and find a new love for it when a bigger problem arises.
*waits for the "you read it wrong" reply*
a bit harshly said...
but i agree 100%...
life is not full of absolutes...
My friend, im sitting here feeling like something is squeezing my chest and its hard to breathe. The reason is because i also have a very treasured friend with cancer (Lukemia) She lives in another state and we only get to talk through the psn. She recently told me she was having problems. She has not signed on in 3 days now even though we both have new games to play. I know where you are coming from in your own situation though because ive been rude on here before because of petty arguing about games wich i came back & apologized for. My thoughts are with you. Now, somebody wanna give me some negative comments about this?
L1nux K1ng
10-20-2009, 19:54
He stated some very interesting points in that artical. They are just his opinions. Everyone can't like the exact same game, hate the exact same game. Doesn't work like that.
Staticneuron
10-20-2009, 20:23
life is not full of absolutes...
Simple as that.
I don't care about what you feel is important. The catch here to life is that every assigns their own values to what is necessary or not. It's sad that the main writer has to go through this, but his message only rings true to those who let trivial things get in the way of much larger situations.
For everyone else who do not have such concerns, this article falls flat and comes off as preachy.
My friend, im sitting here feeling like something is squeezing my chest and its hard to breathe. The reason is because i also have a very treasured friend with cancer (Lukemia) She lives in another state and we only get to talk through the psn. She recently told me she was having problems. She has not signed on in 3 days now even though we both have new games to play. I know where you are coming from in your own situation though because ive been rude on here before because of petty arguing about games wich i came back & apologized for. My thoughts are with you. Now, somebody wanna give me some negative comments about this?
Why are you looking for negative comments?
That sounds like a pretty sad story and I am sure there is someone here who is happy at your new found perspective on life.
But I hope that it doesn't just stop there. Every time you do something, ask yourself, Can I do something that is even more important? Can I be a better/happier person than what I am right now?
Once you start asking yourself this and actually being honest with yourself, you will find out that there are some pretty funny things about human nature.
Everybody has issues in their private lives.
Not everybody uses the popularity of a videogame to be the soapbox from which they bestow their problems onto the world though.
And if he has pressing issues such as a friend with cancer (of which I'm completely sympathetic) then he should be spending time with them instead of also using their illness as a soapbox platform to get more hits on a website.
He'd have served his aims better to discuss all the trivial things in life and how they don't matter because his friend is ill. It wouldn't have attracted as many hits though, would it?
What some writers will stoop to. A horrible peice of "journalism" in my opinion and his decision to publish it says more about the type of person he is than the "message" he's trying to convey. Using a terminal illness as the basis to complain about a videogame to further his writing career...
Yeah, he's all heart.
saleenf5
10-20-2009, 20:32
amazing read
DarkNemesis
10-20-2009, 20:36
Thanks..
This is an article with an underlying meaning that almost everyone has failed to read into.
Is the author without flaws? No... but seriously people... One post actually says "video games have nothing to do with cancer!"
Did you really make that connection? Did you really think he is comparing Uncharted 2 to battling cancer?
So all of this is about there being more things important in life than video games? Well obviously and no one should need some random blog to tell them this.I keep my personal business offline,because it has no place on the net.I deal with my life issues the way that they are supposed to be dealt with and that's privately.When i am online I'm all about the topic at hand and that's gaming.Since when did this site turn into the Oprah show? no one should be online looking for sympathy or reasoning.
Law of association, its been stated that if you feel bad like have a real bad stomach flu, and meet someone for the first time. You "tend" (not always the case) to associate that bad feeling with that person.
This guys friend is going thru a harsh time with cancer while he is playing or reviewing uncharted 2, and he associated that bad feeling with U2.
Trust me if Uncharted 2 really didnt live up to the standards the media would of torn down this ps3 exclusives, this generation sony doesnt get any free pass. They have to be on theyre A game. So if one of there exclusives have media websites that have been throwing fud at Sony, then give them a rave review you now the game is special.
So all of this is about there being more things important in life than video games? Well obviously and no one should need some random blog to tell them this.I keep my personal business offline,because it has no place on the net.I deal with my life issues the way that they are supposed to be dealt with and that's privately.When i am online I'm all about the topic at hand and that's gaming.Since when did this site turn into the Oprah show? no one should be online looking for sympathy or reasoning.
Who's looking for sympathy? Oprah show? why because it is an actual serious topic?
I posted an article that was deeper than "wow, can't believe Ghostbusters has two less pixels per scan than... blah blah...." just to incite conversation about the topic.
Instead, the basic gist is that people think he is whining about U2 or whining about not spending time with his terminal friend. Hardly anyone bothered to even read between the lines and acknowledge the theme. He simply made it clear that he isn't going to allow stupid things like Video games run his emotions. He got angry at a game and how it was reviewed and he self admitted that this was dumb. So he felt like showing how trivial the emotions are for the game by comparing them to the emotions a person should have about a real problem, like a disease. He felt stupid for lamenting a game when he really has nothing else to content with, unlike his friend.
DarkNemesis
10-20-2009, 20:55
Who's looking for sympathy? Oprah show? why because it is an actual serious topic?
I posted an article that was deeper than "wow, can't believe Ghostbusters has two less pixels per scan than... blah blah...." just to incite conversation about the topic.
Instead, the basic gist is that people think he is whining about U2 or whining about not spending time with his terminal friend. Hardly anyone bothered to even read between the lines and acknowledge the theme. He simply made it clear that he isn't going to allow stupid things like Video games run his emotions. He got angry at a game and how it was reviewed and he self admitted that this was dumb. So he felt like showing how trivial the emotions are for the game by comparing them to the emotions a person should have about a real problem, like a disease. He felt stupid for lamenting a game when he really has nothing else to content with, unlike his friend.
He has a lot of work to do if he actually let a video game get him emotional.It might be time for him to search for a whole new profession.I see what you are saying and yes he is beyond dumb for getting emotional over a game regardless of if his friend has cancer.
Inferno6674
10-20-2009, 20:59
I haven't posted on here for quite a while, but this thread caught my attention.
Even though it mentions Uncharted 2, that is not the articles focus.
I took this comment to heart right before I started reading this thread that Cuguy made. I feel this article needs to be taken in a larger context, sure, we don't all have friends battling cancer, But we all do have our own problems that occur in life that need to take precedence over a video game. The competing thoughts that the author uses to show his indecision between the care of his best friend, and the review of this video game, really strikes a chord with me. While, like I said before, not everyone has someone battling cancer, I have college. College for me, is something that really does take precedence over my urge to play a video game, or even come on these forums and talk about video games. I can safely say that I can relate to him on how his thoughts compete with him over things of importance. I personally feel that this article has been misunderstood by some people as having something to do with Uncharted 2, which It really does not. You could put any game in there, and still get the same message. Treasure the important things in life that matter, over those CD's and digital downloads of pixellated characters that you purchase. Gaming has been a hobby for me since I was around the age of three, But I try my hardest to not let it get in the way of things that do matter: College, friends, and family.
I really think this article teaches us something far more important than the ratings that Uncharted 2 got from the gaming community. It teaches us to appreciate life.
I haven't posted on here for quite a while, but this thread caught my attention.
I took this comment to heart right before I started reading this thread that Cuguy made. I feel this article needs to be taken in a larger context, sure, we don't all have friends battling cancer, But we all do have our own problems that occur in life that need to take precedence over a video game. The competing thoughts that the author uses to show his indecision between the care of his best friend, and the review of this video game, really strikes a chord with me. While, like I said before, not everyone has someone battling cancer, I have college. College for me, is something that really does take precedence over my urge to play a video game, or even come on these forums and talk about video games. I can safely say that I can relate to him on how his thoughts compete with him over things of importance. I personally feel that this article has been misunderstood by some people as having something to do with Uncharted 2, which It really does not. You could put any game in there, and still get the same message. Treasure the important things in life that matter, over those CD's and digital downloads of pixellated characters that you purchase. Gaming has been a hobby for me since I was around the age of three, But I try my hardest to not let it get in the way of things that do matter: College, friends, and family.
I really think this article teaches us something far more important than the ratings that Uncharted 2 got from the gaming community. It teaches us to appreciate life.
Exactly...
Maybe in hindsight, I should have removed the game title
left_senseless
10-20-2009, 21:15
what IS important to you? than do it. that is all that matters. it isn't anybody else's responsibility to decide that for us besides ourselves. if we feel that this is what we want to be doing at this moment and we are thrilled about doing it regardless of the emotion that drove us here then who is to judge us and tell us otherwise?
that is my point.
gaming has been looked down upon as a shallow interest for a long time but it really isn't different than playing football. some people are lucky enough to make it big time and football, for them, becomes their life blood. their income and what their lives revolve around. just because the rest of us didn't make it even though we loved it should we give it up? i love gaming. i love talking about it. i won't let anyone tell me what is important in MY life but ME. i didn't let my friend's last moments go to waste because i would rather game but if my time allows me then i will go on the internet and discuss things about this industry that i love/hate because hopefully people on the forums share the same passion as me.
Next Level
10-20-2009, 21:18
Even if the example in the article was about his hatred for burnt toast it would still have no real purpose. It's well written, but flawed.
Think it has run its course here...
thanks for all who contributed!