Scottish Hotel Bans Videogames Over the Holidays
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Somebody seems to not have noticed games are a highly social medium. What a boatload of bullshit.
I think it's a good idea. It makes sense for them to make alternative activities, but the ban isn't necessary. It would definitely help, but it seems like it could be a ploy to get people to use the other "attractions" that probably put more money in the hotel's pocket.
I'm more inclined to agree because the guy doesn't seem to be attacking videogames, and he isn't a reactionary trying to make things back into the "good ol' days". He genuinely wants people to spend time with each other for the holidays, and he's being cool about it.
On a side note to anybody strongly opposed to this: Your likely the ones this program is aimed at.
I'm more inclined to agree because the guy doesn't seem to be attacking videogames, and he isn't a reactionary trying to make things back into the "good ol' days". He genuinely wants people to spend time with each other for the holidays, and he's being cool about it.
On a side note to anybody strongly opposed to this: Your likely the ones this program is aimed at.
It's one hotel in Scotland. And they're offering quad biking and laser tag as an alternative. It's not quite on Australia's level of attempting to ban independant thought just yet...Glefistus said:
For what it's worth, for a few days, I'd give up gaming to go quad biking around Perthshire. It's a great part of the world. Not quite on the level of Snowdonia, but it's close...
If you're playing video games while you're on vacation, you're a fucking idiot. Why not just stay home?
Hell yeah! Look at this list! (I BELIEVE that Ceilidh is that sword dance thing - even that's fairly awesome). Also, I just realised it's not Laser Tag, it's Laser Quest. If they get an official franchised set of Laser Quest gear... Those things look like assault rifle-sized miniguns!Glefistus said:
With all this in mind... Would you give up video games for a bit, if it meant you got to do the things that happen in video games in real life? Hell, that sounds like a business venture, right there!Malygris said:
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Nice avatar.Radeonx said:
While I would normally agree...wait...hm...
I just think it's a bit authoritarian of them. I like traditional family values, but what if you're not getting along with your family and just need some time away? But whatever, I can see the good intentions here.
I think you can see how hard this whole plan fails when they still offer things that families can do apart from each other. Why pay (considerable) money to not do something with your family, when you could do that for free at home? Surely just limit the time spent on videogames over the holidays (because playing games to the exclusion of all others is kind of a depressing trend. I received Condemned: Criminal Origins for christmas a while back and finished it in one sitting. I kinda wish I'd spent Christmas Day with the others a little more.)
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Hey, here's an idea, how about having a hotel/country that's interesting enough that the kids will stop playing their games on their own accord? Or are your kids too bratty and spoiled that they can't go a few days doing something else?
Hey, here's an idea, how about having a hotel/country that's interesting enough that the kids will stop playing their games on their own accord? Or are your kids too bratty and spoiled that they can't go a few days doing something else?
In all seriousness, though, since I know how stupid and obsessive I was when I was younger, this is a pretty good idea. Even though I think I had more fun playing Metroid Prime, I remember certain vacations much more vividly, and I'd rather have holiday memories I can go back to for the rest of my life than have spent the holidays doing something I could do, well, any day of the week if I felt like it.
I just think that there's times where "Hell, I could play this game every other day for the next year...Maybe I should take advantage of the opportunity of me being here in Florida, due to the fact that I'm only here for a week and a half..."
News flash, there is more to life than console and pc gaming. I for one would be taking advantage of what was offered at that hotel, otherwise why waste money going there? I will say it is rather snobbish of them to actually impose an outright ban, but they actually do have a right to. If you don't like it, don't go there. I'm sure there are plenty hotels in Vegas that would love having you using their wi-fi, staying in the room and using the minibar and browsing the pay per view channels(all at additional charge, served with a smile).
So, what? Are they going to search your bags for Nintendo DS's?
Still, the activities he has planned are nice. Outdoor laser tag and archery... I haven't played laser tag in ages!
Still, the activities he has planned are nice. Outdoor laser tag and archery... I haven't played laser tag in ages!
I can understand this, but I don't see why its necessary. When I go on vacation with the family I do just that. I may bring my DS or PSP along to keep me occupied on the drive to where ever we're headed, but once we get there I leave them in the suitcases because I know I won't want to play them till we get back on the interstate.