Recent content by Orthon

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    MovieBob's thoughts on the ME3 ending controversy

    Oh. Hadn't actually looked at the dates of the comments, simply that he had made them. Yeah, so much for that. My bad. You are right in that we're not talking about the personal integrity of a few select people. Rather, it is a case of a company's integrity, and not somebody within that...
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    MovieBob's thoughts on the ME3 ending controversy

    Well, lying to your consumers to improve sales is good business sense in the short term, but in the long term, it's not very bright. I mean look at this mess. Bioware has done some serious damage to its own credibility that could possibly damage future sales of their games. Whether or not that...
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    MovieBob's thoughts on the ME3 ending controversy

    Yes, and I sympathize with that. There's no real way around the fact that you and the ME3 community were lied to. Which is kind of problematic for me, as I'm put in a position where, for reasons of my own, I want to defend liars. Casey Hudson dug Bioware's grave when he said what he said...
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    MovieBob's thoughts on the ME3 ending controversy

    Few things are examined as closely, or criticised as thoroughly as art. Art isn't or shouldn't be a defense to criticism or inspection. If anything, it's an invitation. If people use it as a shield, they're wrong. However, art is dictated by the authorial mandate of its creator(s). Admirers...
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    DC Unveils Watchmen Prequels

    Apparently, some people seem to argue that because Moore has previously used characters that did not belong to him, it is hypocritical that he should feel enraged when DC decides to use his characters(copyright notwithstanding). To those people I would like to point out that Alan Moore borrowed...
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    Politician Apologizes to Neil Gaiman After Mother Scolds Him for Name-Calling

    How very appropriate that a man accused of "schoolyard bullying" was told to apologize by his mother. And yes, Neil Gaiman makes some excellent stuff. Still have Sandman comics to read.
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    Valve Writer Erik Wolpaw Divulging Portal 2 Secrets at NYU

    I second that motion. I would really like to see this.
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    I can't believe there are people out there that talk like this

    Uh, okay. So, could someone explain to me how I'm supposed to interpret the word "gay" in this context? I'm aware that it has multiple interpretations, but seriously: What? Is this what people do when they can't define their uneasiness toward something? They just declare "It's gay"(read with...
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    Shelby Knox Wants Duke Nukem Forever Out of Walmart

    Didn't Randy Pitchford say that if there was some way that someone could use Duke to promote feminism, that would be awesome? http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/107952-Can-Duke-Nukem-Become-a-Feminist-Hero Oh, he did. I don't think this is what he had in mind, though since this...
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    An Apology

    I read it in the voice of Graham Chapman. Like some have said, some parts are poorly worded and some senteances should be redone entirely. Otherwise, it's neat that people seem to have a certain individual or character in mind when reading it, and I like the concept of apologizing...
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    Dream a Little Dream

    I haven't seen Eternal Sunshine since it came out on DVD. I recall being confused back then, but these days, I do enjoy Charlie Kaufman's movies a great deal, and have been waiting for a chance to revisit Sunshine. Also, Spellbound looks very interesting, based on that premise and picture...
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    BioWare Employee Busted in Dragon Age 2 Review Scandal - UPDATED

    Well, since we all enjoy our DA2-stories with a conspiracy-twist as of late, let me convice you it was all a plan. You see, my theory is that this reddit user is in on it. How have I reached this conclusion, you ask? Well, let me explain: 1. This reddit user is clearly insane. Or, as I...
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    The Big Picture: MovieBob: FAQ

    Troll hunter is great fun. Would be cool if you did review it. Also,extra props if you go and call it "Trolljegeren" the whole review. I find that title superior :>
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    Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Pics Incoming

    Oh, cool. Max Von Sydow voicing someone in a Bethesda game.. Who bets he will go the way of Patrick Stewart and Liam Neeson? Looks pretty cool, graphics-wise. Let's hope everything else will be as good.
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    The Big Picture: Nerd Gods

    Great video, Bob. Enjoyed the bits about religion as practiced today and your personal feelings about it more than the bits about fictional characters as gods, though. Also, it made me ponder whether or not I'm agnostic or an "atheist with commitment issues". My belief that God doesn't...