I would use an apostrophe. But then I would totally make the same detour you make...probably have a block quote (indented, own paragraph) of police reports/trial testimony, which would have to quote people saying stuff.
Right on man! This one causes me the most nazi anguish. I put them on the inside, but I have an overwhelming urge to put it outside. I think it's because it seems un-natural to have this lingering "thing" starting my nice new sentence. Get the hell out of here with your baggage! Plus if someone didn't use periods and I end my sentence with his/her...I don't want to attribute a period to them because that's not what they (they? his/her?...>_<) did? I just naturally want to put the comma/period outside, but the rules force me to do otherwise...bastards.
Hahaha, I'm stealing this one. Thank you sir!
Just one good thing to come out of this PR nightmare. And now that Paul is cooperating and hopefully shutting up...we can all move on. I'm psyched to be finally getting one soon. I've kept Batman and Uncharted 3 on hold waiting for my new toy.
As for N-Control, hiring Moises and his no-bullshit attitude was the best way to start fresh. I'm very pleased for myself and gamers alike and wish them nothing but success.
That was a great list of the baggage that comes with being a woman. I think Jade Raymond (Assassin's Creed producer) is a perfect example. She was the face of the game the first go around, but gamers couldn't handle an attractive woman without making her a bigger story than the game itself.
Isn't the first step to changing this inequality having more varied/realistic portrayals of women available in games? When's the last time you saw a digital woman with some meat on her? I can't rememe...Oh wait besides "Fat Princess"...so excluding that, I can't think of one. BUUUUT, realistic characters in general are not common in games, so the chances of having one & be a woman & not have super bewbs is pretty low.
Dooood, don't jinx io9! Gawker may be watching.
LOL, thank you for that zing.
*getting up from his seat...slowly starting to clap
Man, ok I've been pretty damn nice trying to defend this guy. But to hear him continue to blame the me and Mike for his lack of professionalism and BASIC HUMAN PATIENCE...I'm through. I repeat: welcome to the internet bitch.
*bow
Spooooooooooooon!
I've forgiven the guy, I hope the internet does too. I'm eager to get my controllers and I hope they're as great as they seem. I expect every site to give the Avenger control a fair shake when reviewing it because that's what I go to tech blogs for, good information and sharp conversation.
I've not had any formal communication with anyone at N-Control, though I've already sent an email to David Kotkin. I'm sure they're dealing with a lot of shit so I'm not sweating it. Besides, there's no reason for me to cancel my order anymore.
I share your feeling. And trust me, there's a large part of me reveling in this guy getting his due...because hey, I won with the power of the intertubes behind me. But I still do not wish this guy or his family to be threatened, harassed at home, etc.
If you go through suffering, then you should hope that fosters in you more empathy for fellow sufferers. We all like to pile on when justice is being served, but as a logical man, I'd rather have the punishment result in a BETTER person as opposed to bringing us all down to jerry-springer like levels of trashiness. I can only hope this collective shaming actually taught Paul a lesson, and even if he didn't, I really have better shit to do than worry about him.
The guy has already been fired. As the offended party in this whole mess, there's not much more I can ask for. I understand that he's an outside party hired to represent a product, which I still believe is worth the money. Obviously this guy acted alone and I don't harbor any ill will towards anyone.
As juicy a car wreck this whole thing is, I hope MORE fuel isn't added to the fire and I hope this thing dies down with minimal collateral damage for everyone.
Yeah, I thought about that too. This is the kind of guy that I think might go Postal over something like this...AND HE'S GOT MY NAME, ADDRESS, AND CREDIT CARD INFO. And of course, I'm the one that outted him, so I'm probably the focus of much of his anger. I guess that's another reason I don't want his life RUINED, because maybe he'll have nothing left but to hunt me down. And now I learn that this guy is potentially juicing up, and probably doesn't have a job anymore. -____-
I don't think there's much more punishment that is necessary. I have no hope that he'll change as a person because that's just damn difficult. But besides getting my merchandise on time and being treated fairly, I can't ask for much more.
Ya point taken. I'm the one who posted the story and had the experience, but my point was to shame the guy into acting like a professional. I still want the damn controllers and like I've already mentioned, I think more deserving people than me will get even MORE use out of the controllers.
So best case scenario, this guy learns his lesson, customers get their merchandise, and we can all bask in the warm after-glow of this shared moment of indignation. In the end, I hope the "never private" nature of the internet spurs good behavior (instead of the usual anonymity-fueled asshattery) but just like physical violence is not justified by harsh words, the intertubes is gonna react harsher than the offense deserves.
Hey, it's "Dave" from the email pissing match with Paul. I'm truly amazed this guy let this matter escalate to such proportions. I really just want my damn controller for x-mas so I can play -_-
Anyways, it's the x-mas season, I'm talking with the guy to try and clear this up, so I would like to urge some holiday restraint.
@akumaserge: I thought the voice acting was too chipper. I wanted some more gravitas/angst/instability...just seems more appropriate given the hell he's been through and his current mental instability.
I think the good Dr Arridge was egged on by his colleagues to make as many pun-tastic lines as possible while keeping a straight face.
I REALLY tried to read it with a straight face...but... uranus + scratch + smear +ripe. C'MON MAN, that's just unfair.
I REALLY tried to read it with a straight face...but... uranus + scratch + smear +ripe. C'MON MAN, that's just unfair.
@baseracer0: Pfft, I don't feel too bad for a guy making millions who doesn't even file taxes. Besides, his time in prison will probably end up being a career-booster, like Martha "IcingQueen" Stewart.
Well, I'm sure the increase in sales more than justifies spending a measly $1million in marketing, so it's hardly a "crazy" business decision. If 2K really wanted to be generous, they'd have multiple prizes. Like $1M prizes for brackets like kids, women, and household pets.
These type of cash/prize promotions should become more common. I don't mind the chance to kick ass at a game and get paid for it.
These type of cash/prize promotions should become more common. I don't mind the chance to kick ass at a game and get paid for it.
