It's a Modern Warfare Movember in Australia - UPDATED
- Thread starter Andy Chalk
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Wow, November 17th? Not gonna lie I'm somewhat interested in Modern Warfare 3. Granted not as much as any of the CODs after 4, but I need a new multiplayer game and I'm not so confident on Battlfield 3 anymore. I guess this is good news for me since I'll have almost a week of reviews and gamer feedback to aid my decision.
Also Movember, yay! Unfortunately my beard tends to grow much faster than my stach so I'm going to look mostly shaven for the better part of the month, and I hate looking shaven.
Also Movember, yay! Unfortunately my beard tends to grow much faster than my stach so I'm going to look mostly shaven for the better part of the month, and I hate looking shaven.
Can I grow mutton chops instead? I can't grow a mustache too good.
It still begins with an M.
They're creating the illusion that they care without actually sacrificing anything or really helping anyone. That's what people seem to be upset about. I couldn't care less about Activision's moral compass, so please don't try to convince me that my observation is wrong.
It still begins with an M.
Well, given how many people probably get prostate cancer, yeah, I'm pretty sure that $1000 means nothing to them too.thelonewolf266 said:
They're creating the illusion that they care without actually sacrificing anything or really helping anyone. That's what people seem to be upset about. I couldn't care less about Activision's moral compass, so please don't try to convince me that my observation is wrong.
You know if they were giving out something like 10,000$ they still would only be giving away less than 100,000th of what they made in the first 3 months of MW2. From what I recall most figures have 2-4% of income donated to charity, and that's for people making under 100,000$ a year. You'd think a company could afford more than one millionth or 0.0001% of their revenue for donations. Particularly when they'll likely right it off in taxes.
Still, I suppose it's better than nothing. They do have CEO's that need to make their millions yearly, after all.
Still, I suppose it's better than nothing. They do have CEO's that need to make their millions yearly, after all.
It allows you to feel like you're doing something, without actually going to have to do something. In the same way that wearing a shirt that says "Check your boobs or I will" isn't creepy and sexist, it's getting people to think about something that they'd never, ever think about otherwise.believer258 said:
Eh, I only raise two fingers for prostate awareness. Three if I'm feeling frisky.
Also Movemeber is a stupid name. I'd rather call it MANvember, because nothing says manliness like rough beards and healthy prostates.
Yeah, the MW3 release date is November 8, not 11. Must've had Remembrance Day on the brain or something. Sorry for that, post has been changed.
As for Movember, let me spell it out for you one more time, since apparently some of you weren't paying attention. You grow a moustache. Not a beard, not a goatee, not muttonchops; a moustache. If it looks horrid, tough shit. If your wife or girlfriend doesn't like it, tough shit. If you think it's going to make you look stupid when you're out in public, tough shit. Stop being a *****. It's Movember.
To be fair, lots of guys play games with the rules because they want to feel like they're doing Movember but they don't want to actually grow a moustache. Those guys are pussies. In Movember, you're either in or you're out. Growing a moustache? You're in. Not growing a moustache. You're a pussy. And you're out.
(This friendly Movember message was brought to you as a reminder to have another man stick his finger up your ass at your earliest convenience.)
As for Movember, let me spell it out for you one more time, since apparently some of you weren't paying attention. You grow a moustache. Not a beard, not a goatee, not muttonchops; a moustache. If it looks horrid, tough shit. If your wife or girlfriend doesn't like it, tough shit. If you think it's going to make you look stupid when you're out in public, tough shit. Stop being a *****. It's Movember.
To be fair, lots of guys play games with the rules because they want to feel like they're doing Movember but they don't want to actually grow a moustache. Those guys are pussies. In Movember, you're either in or you're out. Growing a moustache? You're in. Not growing a moustache. You're a pussy. And you're out.
(This friendly Movember message was brought to you as a reminder to have another man stick his finger up your ass at your earliest convenience.)
Bravo, Andy!Andy Chalk said:
I, by the power invested in me, by virtue of being born in Australia, hereby name you honorary Australian.
SL33TBL1ND said:
I second the motion and put forward that the acclaim be upgraded to 'dishonorary Australian'.
Full beards are actually against the rules of Movember so...DVS BSTrD said:
Participating for my second year this November! Only problem I have this year is my girlfriends 18th half way through the month. I can't exactly look like a gug at that. Good thing it grows relatively fast to a point where it grows no more.
Hey guys, Activision wanted to clarify that it actually has a lot more going on for Movember than just a thousand bucks. The post has been updated but here's the statement for those who might miss it:
"In our role as major sponsor (outside of the financial commitment) we endeavour to drive registrations for Movember via the release of Modern Warfare 3. Essentially this means that we aim to build awareness of this important charity via our MW3 activities such as in-store (an exclusive partnership with Harvey Norman), on-pack (stickering) and via media partners.
The $1,000 was purely an incentive for the gaming community to get behind the initiative to raise funds for Movember and for the outlet who raised the most money, we?d donate an extra $1,000 to their fundraising.
The purpose of the partnership is to raise awareness for the charity and be able to give back to our loyal community in a meaningful way. This is a charity we feel has great synergies with gamers and particularly with our game, given Captain Price has arguably the best Mo in entertainment!"
So the $1000 is kind of a bonus to get Aussie gaming sites in on the action, on top of everything else it's doing. Pretty solid.
"In our role as major sponsor (outside of the financial commitment) we endeavour to drive registrations for Movember via the release of Modern Warfare 3. Essentially this means that we aim to build awareness of this important charity via our MW3 activities such as in-store (an exclusive partnership with Harvey Norman), on-pack (stickering) and via media partners.
The $1,000 was purely an incentive for the gaming community to get behind the initiative to raise funds for Movember and for the outlet who raised the most money, we?d donate an extra $1,000 to their fundraising.
The purpose of the partnership is to raise awareness for the charity and be able to give back to our loyal community in a meaningful way. This is a charity we feel has great synergies with gamers and particularly with our game, given Captain Price has arguably the best Mo in entertainment!"
So the $1000 is kind of a bonus to get Aussie gaming sites in on the action, on top of everything else it's doing. Pretty solid.
