Escapist News Network: Kinect the Dots

[ryukage_sama]

I just thought I should comment that when I started this video, I was looking at three separate Star Craft 2 ads at the same time. THIS MADNESS MUST STOP! Please stop cramming the release of this game down my throat! I too am looking forward to playing this game once its cost has dropped below retail price, but watching the same cutscene/trailer clips that have nothing to do with the actual gameplay will not encourage me to buy the game any sooner, in fact it will make me less willing to spend my money on the game because that ads will still be there.

Anyway, this week's ENN was pretty good. I'm glad you brought up a Schwarzenegger related movie to illustrate the bias this law is based on. You guys are getting closer and closer to becoming a cheap, videogame based Daily Show knock-off, instead of just a cheap, videogame based fake news show. Congrats.

 

[Ninja Tank]

i get my jam for about $1.75 but the peanut butter is about $2 so the greatness of PB&J cost me well over $4 but who cares PB&J is the best sandwich like food i eat.

 

[Mangue Surfer]

In the end, MS will release an add that includes rumble in Kinect. lonely moms will love it!

 

[itf cho]

I'm new to the Escapist, so I've only seen like 3 episodes of ENN, and this one was the best by far. First one that didn't feel like a SNL skit. Which, as we know, takes something that may be funny for a minute and drags it to the point where you'd consider slitting your wrists if you could just make it stop. Kudos!!

 

[RvLeshrac]

In the UK selling Predator or any other 18-certificate movie to a kid IS a criminal offence.

Society failed to collapse, hell rockstar even request official certification for their games.

However, Free Speech isn't protected in the UK either. It's a different world.

How is not selling sex and violence to little kids WRONG?

We could do with a bit more clarity and responsability in government tho...
(Whoa, didn't mean to get so heavy in a forum for a comedy show.)

er, Jamtroller makes all games taste great!

It isn't wrong...

When people do it freely.

It is, however, VERY wrong when the government tells you what's "appropriate content."

 

[Falseprophet]

This episode was gold! Keep up the great work guys!

Why shouldn't it be a crime to sell M-rated videogames to minors of 16 years or younger? It's illegal to sell them tobacco or alcohol, the same principle should apply, and an ID should be required. This is not anti-liberty, since liberty only applies to citizens who are considered adults and are capable of making rational decisions regarding their own mind and body.

Because the state shouldn't be making access to media laws based on evaluations from private industry. If the USA wants to criminalize selling video games to minors the same way it does alcohol or tobacco, then the government needs to set up a government body to officially censor video games like other countries do. One with a clear and transparent system for submission and appeal.

 

[Mariena]

I can't help but feel a little .. nitpicky.. when I point out that you're using a M60 for the headshot scene, that makes a pump action noise, and a blast commonly used for hollywood high caliber pistols...

Mmmyeah. Carry on.

 

[Aleate]

I think I have that porn pic somewhere on my hard drive actually...

 

[Falseprophet]

It is, however, VERY wrong when the government tells you what's "appropriate content."

It's even worse than that. It's the government saying you must listen to what unaccountable private industry tells you is appropriate content. It's being a nanny state, but passing the buck on the actual nanny duties.

 

[Mr. Socky]

... now I need to buy jam.

 

[Billthecrazycat]

In addition to major First Amendment issues, this law is unnecessary as there is already a system in place to control video game sales to minors: The ESRB, which is an industry self-regulatory body that puts ratings on games and stores agree to follow the rules of those ratings i.e. not selling an M-rated game to someone under 17. This works the EXACT same way as movie ratings which are also not the law but you don't hear anyone complaining about that even though it is easier for a minor to get into an r-rated film than to buy an m-rated game.
Not only is a law restricting game sales unconstitutional, it is wholly unnecessary and a duplication of the system already in place. This is just politicians attacking the perennial "violent video game" target to gain popularity for the midterm elections.

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/07/rape-nude-zombies-and-torture-connecticut-ag-backs-game-law.ars

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/05/ftc-report-retailers-clamping-down-on-m-rated-game-sales.ars

 

[skitzo van]

OK this is the musical geek in me flaring up, but to my knowledge Rush never played the 2112 song in its entirety. Now that my elitism has subsided, great episode as always

 

[OldRat]

See, it's incorrect to actually ask what consoles the Jamtroller supports, because IT REQUIRES NO CONSOLES TO FUNCTION! It has total, 100% guaranteed functionality even when not connected to any kind of a console! No other motion sensor can compete with this.
Let's just repeat that: Requires absolutely NO CONSOLE to function. It doesn't even require ELECTRICITY! Not even batteries! And get this: you can get DIFFERENT KINDS of Jamtroller to suit your different needs! Need a small and easy to transport Jamtroller for the busy, on the move gamer of today? No problem, you can find it easy! Or are you a serious gamer who enjoys a big, girthy Jamtroller that really stands out and demands respect? NO PROBLEM! And you have COMPLETE CONTROL over the exact nature of the hardware inside, from the simple and traditional strawberry to the delightful apricot or lime! You can even get mixed hardware for especially exotic versions! And there's many kinds of cases too, from the pragmatic "small bucket" -style to the wonderfully classic "glass and fabric" that reminds you of the good old times.
If you're in the hardcore gamer scene, you can even MOD YOUR JAMTROLLER, both in the hardware department and with all kinds of crazy casemods! I've seen people even CONSTRUCTING THEIR OWN HARDWARE for the Jamtroller! It's that easy!

I, myself, have already purchased the Jamtroller XL (strawberry variant, bucket style), and I'm enjoying it immensely. For even more enjoyment, I use it with the toast application. It offers so many unique qualities that no other motion sensor controller can compete in any way.

 

[itf cho]

OK this is the musical geek in me flaring up, but to my knowledge Rush never played the 2112 song in its entirety. Now that my elitism has subsided, great episode as always

Well, about 3 minutes on Youtube let me found a series of three videos from the Test For Echo Tour, Toronto, Molson Amphitheatre on June 30 1997. And actually it seems to have a slightly expanded section of Lifeson playing during the Discovery portion of the song.

Here's the link to part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6zZ3c4p62E

Enjoy!

 

[Something Amyss]

But does the Jamtroller have built-in batteries? I think not!

 

[Chasmodius]

I make my own JamTroller(tm) at home.


Sorry, that's more of a Consumerist joke than an Escapist joke, but someone will probably get it.

 

[Aptspire]

I've already got the first slogan for the Jam-troll-er:
"Spread the love... and the jam" XD
also, Graham limboing?

 

[MortalForNow]

OK this is the musical geek in me flaring up, but to my knowledge Rush never played the 2112 song in its entirety. Now that my elitism has subsided, great episode as always

If I'm correct, they tend to play just the Overture/Priests of Syrinx section in later years. But I'm sure that they have played it in its entirety during earlier years. Such as...

Well, about 3 minutes on Youtube let me found a series of three videos from the Test For Echo Tour, Toronto, Molson Amphitheatre on June 30 1997. And actually it seems to have a slightly expanded section of Lifeson playing during the Discovery portion of the song.

Here's the link to part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6zZ3c4p62E

Enjoy!

Either way, being the huge Rush fan that I am, it'll be a blast to play this on Guitar Hero. I just hope that Rock Band will do the same, just so I can try it on Expert Pro.

As for the video, great as always. And yes, that conundrum about selling media was brought up the first time Arnold tried to get that law passed.

One question: Is the jamtroller currently available at all major stores that sell videogame/delicious products?

 

[The Mapper]

how low can he go thats what i want 2 know