Find great computer deals at StaplesThe 404 Podcast 464: Where we drop an F-bomb on Modern Warfare 2
The much-anticipated and controversial Modern Warfare 2 finally arrives in retail stores today, which gives us an excuse to invite AOL GameDaily.com's Libe Goad to give us some insight into all the action. Although it's definitely not the first Call of Duty game, Libe and Jeff tell us it's the most controversial of the pack, with disturbing scenes that let you take the side of terrorists.
It's hard to believe anything can be scarier than making the trip down to Chinatown, NYC, to pick up your "advanced" copy, though. Don't call it a bootleg; the copies they're selling down there are actually legit, a first for Canal St. merchants. And although they cost the same as copies from the big box stores, Modern Warfare 2 has been available at these "select retailers" for the past week! Good to know I live in such a respectable part of NYC.
Yesterday's episode sparked such a heated conversation about censorship, video game and movie ratings, and parenting video gamers that we're happy to revisit the topics today, with Libe's valuable industry input, of course! This time, we address the world of online gaming that's brought a new level of offensive material to young people who might not understand the implications of their trash-talking. With no moderators to police Xbox Live or PSN, players are allowed to communicate directly with each other, which often results in racist and misogynistic epithets. Tune in to today's episode to listen to our opinion on what should be done.
Finally, we hate to take the spotlight away from Libe, but we've been resisting the urge to announce our guest for the past week. We finally got the green light, so we're happy to announce that Tony Hawk will be in The 404 studio on Monday, November 16, to chat with us about his latest game, Tony Hawk: Ride and maybe even do a live in-studio demo! Start thinking up questions, as we'll most likely be taking questions from the audience as well.
EPISODE 464
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Justin Yu covers desktop computers, printers, and peripherals for CNET. When he's not scouring eBay for useless ephemera or eating hot dogs for breakfast, he spends his time making fun of Internet culture every morning on The 404 podcast. E-mail Justin.
Wilson Tang is an associate producer for CNET TV. He's a part-time artist and filmmaker and has written and directed several films. He likes long walks on the beach and girls.
Jeff Bakalar is an editor for CNET Reviews, getting all the dirt on the gaming industry. After spending a few years in the world of film production, he has settled down and currently lives in New Jersey. He's an avid writer, gamer, and full-time pessimist.
Justin Yu can be found tinkering with printers and other peripherals for CNET, when he's not adjusting his headphones, riding his bike, or eating hot dogs for breakfast.
I love trash talk just as much as anyone... but I wish there was a way of filtering out the kids!
Thinking of starting a site to connect adult gamers or if something like this exists please let me know.
Also just to remind you the ESRB ratings are a guide and should be taken as such. It caters for a wide crossection of the population and as such cannot be specific so that is why they say it "may" be considered inappropriate for children under a certain age. (the ESRB site is actually a good site check it out). The problem is when governments like Australia decide what is and what isn't good for their population.
And for the 13 year old and the 17 year old who said the games don't affect them. It does. Its media, it provokes and internal reaction and sometimes you are aware of it sometines its more subtle, when I read Animal Farm I became more critical of authority, when I saw Malcom X I became more militant, when watch Glee i become more....ok I won't go there. Anyways great show once again guys.
I also can't believe this whole topic of under aged kids playing m rated games/explicit lyrics/r-rated movies has been discussed for 2 straight days. It seems when there is a controversial game about to come out, this becomes everybody's favorite subject. I remember when GTA came out and people were tripping balls because there was some racy cut scenes. IDK maybe because i'm not a kid and don't have any so it seems stupid but you guys made a good point on how it comes down to the parent and the kids communicating and getting on the same level.
Big ups on getting Tony Hawk! Please set up a real and reliable demo, I want to see if this whole real skateboard thing is practical.
In relation to this game rating issue, I see game ratings as a guide that advises you on the type of content. But when governments start to censor the media that the public can view, That becomes a real problem.
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by curtisboyle
November 11, 2009 9:02 AM PST
- If you haven't checked out the spoof for Modern Warfare 3 on The Onion yet, check it out - it's hilarious.
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