Jezebel said it better the other day, but please keep in mind when you support charities like this that awareness is only one part of the problem. There are much more effective ways to help those who have cancer, and if we helped the people around us instead of buying a pack of oreos with a pink ribbon, we would all make a much bigger impact on this problem.
My family deals with the reality of cancer every day, along with the reality of our terrible health care system in America (another sordid story), but my point is basically: consider helping out at hospitals, local clinics, or just talking to friends or family that get ill. Or you could donate to research groups that are working towards an actual cure.
These charities have the right idea, but it's up to us as to realize that breast cancer is not just some trivial thing that we can solve by buying things and then feeling better. It killed my mom, and it could kill yours. So let's push for funding for a CURE, not just awareness, and then work on prevention, and then ideally do the same with all cancers, AIDS, and the multitude of other threats to our health that sadly still exist in our modern world.
Ugh. Sorry, don't mean to preach on Kotaku of all places, but I hope you guys understand what I'm saying here. We won't solve problems by buying DLC and continuing our lives like it's all good. #easportscomplex
Great cause EA, NFL and Home. I'll be fully supporting this. I hope some day they do the same for childhood cancer awareness. I know it's much rarer but, for me at least, it hits close to home. #easportscomplex
Who else feels bad for all the other types of cancers? Breast cancer has effectively cornered like 90% of the funding, fundraising, research, public awareness etc.
I feel bad for my prostate, skin, lungs, bone morrow and brain. #easportscomplex
@Kobun: I was about to correct you and say "national treasure", but then I realized that we exploit, import, and export them, so you had it right. #easportscomplex
@excel_excel: To be honest, I have no idea who Drew Brees is. A similar idea would be neat, just use a different charity (i.e. one that's more well-known among Europeans). #easportscomplex
@excel_excel: That would be very nice. Of course, nothing's stopping Europeans from donating to charities, but having it in Home is just one more way to raise awareness.
After all, I'm sure a lot of Home users - maybe younger ones who haven't yet had to face cancer, whether first-hand or among their family members - wouldn't necessarily think about it.
This EA event engages them in a forum they know and feel comfortable in - it sure beats an ad in magazines they don't read.
It's basically a guarantee that either yourself or someone very close to you will face cancer at some point in your life, so initiatives like this are ultimately for everybody's benefit.
I hope this is a sign of things to come for Home, and that Sony will take some inspiration from this.
@Showmeyomoves!: To be fair, it's a US charity being tied in to an American Football game... It is also part of a huge cross promotion. Players are currently wearing all sorts of pink equipment this month during games, so football fans are already pretty aware of the concept and effort.
Drew Brees is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL right now.
If this catches on, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that they do the same thing with FIFA. #easportscomplex
@Yossarian: UK already has a rather big drive on Breast Cancer awareness, many supermarkets n stores sell Pink Ribbons with proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.
Also many other Pink Ribbon events n such as well, so quiet high awareness in UK. #easportscomplex
I know this is a charity event and I think that's awesome but I always find myself wishing that they'd make the charity item something more appealing, thus generating more interest and more revenue for the cause.
@eclipsegryph: In fact it might do just the opposite... women might flock to you since you are clearly secure enough, and caring enough, to wear one of these around Home.
I'm pretty sure David Ortiz is still getting some action. #easportscomplex
@eclipsegryph: I think he was more referring to the fact that this is for Home, the most worthless piece of software to grace the PS3 with its presence. If this was, I dunno, a background for your XMB, I'd be all over it. #easportscomplex
@I Sl0th I: Eh, I apologize for jumping the gun there. I see a lot of "pink is a girl's color" bullshit and I thought that's where you were going with it. Obviously I was wrong and just on a hair trigger, and I apologize for that. #easportscomplex
@Showmeyomoves!: No one forces you to use it, so don't if you don't like it. It's not in a central spot in the XMB either, so you hardly notice it, it's not like it's in your face or anything. #easportscomplex
@brass2themax: Eh, this was the point I was trying to make. I DON'T use Home, so I wouldn't be able to contribute to this cause (for the sake of argument, let's forget I'm actually in Europe and won't be able to contribute anyway). #easportscomplex
Well it is still better than Second Life. It is good to prevent people from sticking digital penises all over their bodies, and keep out those filthy degenerate furries.
@heretrix: The only things wrong with its execution I see are the long load times (made easier to swallow by buffering the loads while you walk around), and the fact that it isn't integrated into the PS3 OS itself.
Otherwise, it's executed quite well, it's just that the idea isn't actually as good as it originally sounded.
"The Club Fight Night addition further solidifies the EA Sports Complex's position as the most fully realized location in PlayStation Home. Log on and check it out for yourselves!"
Trying out for a PR position at EA, Fahey? I mean, damn, people pay good money for language like that. Wow.
@Anarchist_Gamer: Just because he appreciates the quality of a product does not make him a sellout, you know. Most of Home is an embarassment, and it sounds like this is actually worth a moment of your time, and that's quite exceptional.
I don't doubt it's fun, but I don't think it's probably as awesome as Doritos. Doritos are an Intense Experience. Prepare to take snacking to a higher level.
Dangeresque (Kojima-san doesn't have to make Metal Gear any more) was starred
Dangeresque (Kojima-san doesn't have to make Metal Gear any more) was unstarred
Why would you look at this! Home is actually becoming awesome! Now some more baseline feature changes added onto these new spaces, plus standardizing game launching support for upcoming multiplayer games, and you've got yourself a winner IMO.
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My family deals with the reality of cancer every day, along with the reality of our terrible health care system in America (another sordid story), but my point is basically: consider helping out at hospitals, local clinics, or just talking to friends or family that get ill. Or you could donate to research groups that are working towards an actual cure.
These charities have the right idea, but it's up to us as to realize that breast cancer is not just some trivial thing that we can solve by buying things and then feeling better. It killed my mom, and it could kill yours. So let's push for funding for a CURE, not just awareness, and then work on prevention, and then ideally do the same with all cancers, AIDS, and the multitude of other threats to our health that sadly still exist in our modern world.
Ugh. Sorry, don't mean to preach on Kotaku of all places, but I hope you guys understand what I'm saying here. We won't solve problems by buying DLC and continuing our lives like it's all good. #easportscomplex
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Whether you love HOME or hate it,
it's nice to see them using that as an outlet for charity. #easportscomplex
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The Extra Life Gaming Marathon to fight childhood cancer is this upcoming weekend.
[waystogive.texaschildrens.org] #easportscomplex
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Plus it gives me a reason to finally start up Home and check it out. #easportscomplex
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I feel bad for my prostate, skin, lungs, bone morrow and brain. #easportscomplex
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It would certainly grab more attention. #easportscomplex
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But knowing Sony Europe they won't #easportscomplex
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After all, I'm sure a lot of Home users - maybe younger ones who haven't yet had to face cancer, whether first-hand or among their family members - wouldn't necessarily think about it.
This EA event engages them in a forum they know and feel comfortable in - it sure beats an ad in magazines they don't read.
It's basically a guarantee that either yourself or someone very close to you will face cancer at some point in your life, so initiatives like this are ultimately for everybody's benefit.
I hope this is a sign of things to come for Home, and that Sony will take some inspiration from this.
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Drew Brees is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL right now.
If this catches on, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that they do the same thing with FIFA. #easportscomplex
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Also many other Pink Ribbon events n such as well, so quiet high awareness in UK. #easportscomplex
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Didn't think so.
=) #easportscomplex
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But hey, every bit helps. Right on EA, Sony. #easportscomplex
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@eclipsegryph: In fact it might do just the opposite... women might flock to you since you are clearly secure enough, and caring enough, to wear one of these around Home.
I'm pretty sure David Ortiz is still getting some action. #easportscomplex
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I'm talking about creating something that generates more interest in the cause.
An event item that appeals to more people will generate more revenue, which of course means more money for a good cause. #easportscomplex
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Well it is still better than Second Life. It is good to prevent people from sticking digital penises all over their bodies, and keep out those filthy degenerate furries.
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Otherwise, it's executed quite well, it's just that the idea isn't actually as good as it originally sounded.
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Trying out for a PR position at EA, Fahey? I mean, damn, people pay good money for language like that. Wow.
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I don't doubt it's fun, but I don't think it's probably as awesome as Doritos. Doritos are an Intense Experience. Prepare to take snacking to a higher level.
...Sorry, what were we talking about again?
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Edit - i'm a little confused, do i have a gold star because its showing me as having one..("'\(o.0)/"')
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You forgot the sarcasm tag.
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Stealing from Sony or Home is like mugging a bum. Is how little you can make really worth the effort?
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