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In comparison to some other movies and games, TV programas well... If you read what I said originally - apart from the "Good storytelling vs Controversy" - it could be seen as a move more towards tackling subjects that were once a bit too controversial for a game to tackle. Would I have...

For the sake of not further upsetting anyone - as its obviously a bit of a problem - I've changed it so it reads "leaked" scene, and i've put spoiler tags in now. The bigger pieces - such as combat on the London underground - got press attention pretty early on actually, so I don't think this...

You did read the title of the thread, right? If not, I'm sorry, but my sympathy is somewhat lacking then, as that should give a bit of a hint what the topic is going to be about..... :/ Plus, if I spoilered out all of.. one sentence that doesn't reveal too much, you'd have no idea what the hell...

I'm not so sure I agree on that point. With Black Ops, there was a greater focus on plot than there had been in the past. I mean, when I watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xjCdN_rWCE I personally take from that there is a great emphasis on civilians in the first chunk of the...

Pretty much what I'd regard as rather good storytelling; it means that the player is more.. emotionally tied to the experience. The idea (I'd assume) is that you can imagine a similar scene happening in real life and its meant to play on that thought - and scare the crap out of you. It unnerves...

Woops, didn't see the other thread, my bad. :( I'm not so sure that its for the sake of publicity, its just that its been jumped on by some news outlets and depicted as being for that purpose.

Unfortunately, some seem to regard this kind of thing as controversial, as it involves killing civilians. Sad fact is, this is something that is fine to be displayed in film and TV - but god forbid that any writer even thinks of putting something like this in a game. Some examples of the...

I got directed to this video earlier by a game developer friend asking for my views on it: Edit: Video taken down by Activision. :( For those who wish to know what occured in said video: Now, theres two different ways this could be looked at. 1) A way to get multiple views...

I totally disagree with your first paragraph - Under no circumstances should anyone have to work 100 hours as a standard week, including 7 day working weeks. Deciding that you're not wanting to put up with that - as there are many companies that don't do this that i'm aware of - is common sense...

Seems like many don't quite realise the role of PMCs in the modern world. Mainly protecting convoys, individuals... its not a case of "Go out, kill that evil looking geezer over there." You aren't put in situations of having to kill people if you don't want to. Chances are, you'll end up having...

Hate to even suggest it, but i'm somewhat doubtful he'll get a prison sentence for it. Or at least, not a particularly long one. Maximum sentence in the UK is 6 months, and/or a fine of £5,000. And i think seeing the image of him will ruin many peoples imagination.

Indeed. Although I do question how many would be fine with including a giant morphing ape penis in their portfolio.

Because of how Paypal works, its generally advisable that you don't keep vast sums in the account connected to your paypal. Mainly as you'll have no end of fun if someone demands a refund (Ebay.. mm.), or if they freeze your account. Hell, i'd clear it out if i was having an income of £100 a...

Personally I'm of the belief that yes, they can join the Armed forces - but not infantry units. However. Thats not to say that they shouldn't be able to do the training. In current wars there is NO frontline - Hasn't been since the Vietnam War effectively - so they need the training to be...

To be honest, its not a case of getting tired of it - unfortunately, its reality. People help you out for as long as they need to get what they want. Alliances shift, objectives change. Hell, look at Europe in the last 100 years for a good example of that one. According to human nature we're...