Are violent videogames preparing kids?
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Are violent videogames preparing kids?
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Etoh*the*Greato - Posts: 2618
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I love the fact that they were all entirely serious. I don't think I could have said all that with a straight face.
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"Always seek to do good to one another and to all."
1 Thessalonians 5:15
"Every story must have an ending." - Auron - Final Fantasy X
"A small stone may make a ripple at first, but someday it will be a wave." - Wiegraf - Final Fantasy Tactics
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MasterDias - Posts: 2714
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Um...Wow.
Maybe the world truly is about to end. XP
I'm subscribing to this Onion.
Um...Wow.
Maybe the world truly is about to end. XP
I'm subscribing to this Onion.
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aaaahahahaha that's amazing.. but i agree with nate. WHERE ARE THE GAMES THAT PREPARE US FOR ZOMBIES?
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Nate (post: 1291996) wrote:The Apocalypse, fine, whatever. But someone needs to address that videogames aren't preparing us properly for zombie invasions (with the lone exception of Left 4 Dead).
I quite disagree. I've been stockpiling herbs for a long time now and have quite a collection. So I should be able to easily heal any severe zombie bites I get.
I've also been practicing my 360 degree turning. I can now move slightly faster than a tank to whip my shotgun around and catch near anything that tries to come from the side.
My current project is writing letters to the city council to get them to install magic item boxes all over the town so I can better manage all the items I am sure to collect along the way.
My only real concern now is that I hope the puzzles I have to solve to make it through the town aren't terribly difficult.
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Azier the Swordsman - Posts: 3109
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Bwahaha! Nice share Etoh.
I would have to say that the vast majority are not properly preparing our children for a post-apocalyptic world. All that is except for the Wii. Only the Wii helps children achieve the physical fitness necessary to survive in such conditions. ^_^
I would have to say that the vast majority are not properly preparing our children for a post-apocalyptic world. All that is except for the Wii. Only the Wii helps children achieve the physical fitness necessary to survive in such conditions. ^_^
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kaji - Posts: 1281
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chibiphonebooth (post: 1292036) wrote:aaaahahahaha that's amazing.. but i agree with nate. WHERE ARE THE GAMES THAT PREPARE US FOR ZOMBIES?
Left 4 Dead, Resident Evil, & Dead Rising.
On there's also the Zombie Survival Handbook.
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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Shao Feng-Li - Posts: 5187
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It is a nice trend, after finishing dead space, I totally know that if I land inside a huge spaceship infested zombie-like beings that I have a perfectly fine chance of survival.
When the time for world domination comes, Civ 4 will also be a key stepping stone for me to plot and plan how to best manipulate others. A wise man can make more use of his enemies than a fool can with his friends after all.
More importantly however I might have a good chance of surviving a nazi-like invasion from heavily armored units after my experiense with Killzone II.
And yes, Super Mario 3 is better than drugs.
When the time for world domination comes, Civ 4 will also be a key stepping stone for me to plot and plan how to best manipulate others. A wise man can make more use of his enemies than a fool can with his friends after all.
More importantly however I might have a good chance of surviving a nazi-like invasion from heavily armored units after my experiense with Killzone II.
And yes, Super Mario 3 is better than drugs.
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Jingo Jaden - Posts: 2175
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Nate (post: 1291996) wrote:The Apocalypse, fine, whatever. But someone needs to address that videogames aren't preparing us properly for zombie invasions (with the lone exception of Left 4 Dead).
Resident Evil has taught me all I need to know about that. The only problem is that the zombies won't pause long enough for me to switch weapons, reload, etc.!
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Nate (post: 1291996) wrote:The Apocalypse, fine, whatever. But someone needs to address that videogames aren't preparing us properly for zombie invasions (with the lone exception of Left 4 Dead).
Based on how some people play Left 4 Dead...I would say that all it's prepared me for is to implement survival of the fitness into my strategy for surviving a Zombie invasion. Seriously folks, if you are going to go all Rambo on these Zombies, don't come crying to me when they start to gnaw your skull off...
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Shao Feng-Li (post: 1293494) wrote:I'm more worried about aliens.
I played Majora's Mask, so I'm not too worried about them. Give me a bow and arrow and I'll show those aliens!
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What? How about Dead Rising? That game is probably the most educational zombie game there is. In terms of how to beat them, how to help your friends and what can be used as weapons.
Only problem is that your friends there are as brainless as the zombies........
Only problem is that your friends there are as brainless as the zombies........
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Jingo Jaden - Posts: 2175
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Peanut (post: 1293864) wrote:Based on how some people play Left 4 Dead...I would say that all it's prepared me for is to implement survival of the fitness into my strategy for surviving a Zombie invasion. Seriously folks, if you are going to go all Rambo on these Zombies, don't come crying to me when they start to gnaw your skull off...
Trufax.
Which is why it's amazing at helping us learn to defend against a Zombie infestation. XD
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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LOL, not bad for a fake news broadcasting show. It looked like they were holding discussions about the apocalypse. And you guys forget to mention Fallout 3 XD, Left 4 Dead is a great video game and I can't wait for RE 5 this week.
Some of my favorite scriptures.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
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Gabriel 9.0 - Posts: 736
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they're right... videogames are preparing us. Just look at this guy, he surely got this idea for a chainsaw bayonet from one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ljd_hUxCfI
as i save up my nickels to buy one i'll just practice my running away technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ljd_hUxCfI
as i save up my nickels to buy one i'll just practice my running away technique
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Benn - Posts: 89
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I've been gaming since before I could walk and all that virtual blood has made me wanna beat little old ladies with sticks and take over the world. Communist style of course. Bad, bad video games... I'd be such a nice person if weren't for all those dead koopa troopa's of my early childhood days...
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USSRGirl - Posts: 1266
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Did you guys know its a fake news broadcasting network ? XD
Some of my favorite scriptures.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
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Gabriel 9.0 - Posts: 736
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Nate (post: 1295654) wrote:
What is that supposed to be Nate ? What exactly is the point in that image?
Its true: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion
Some of my favorite scriptures.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
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Gabriel 9.0 - Posts: 736
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I believe that Final Fantasy 6 prepared me for world destruction. Don't you realise that after the Apocalypse Bozo the Clown will rule the world, and we'd have to wait our turn to fight?
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Monkey J. Luffy (post: 1295830) wrote:I believe that Final Fantasy 6 prepared me for world destruction. Don't you realise that after the Apocalypse Bozo the Clown will rule the world, and we'd have to wait our turn to fight?
Only if we're one of the cool characters
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Whitefang - Posts: 261
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The Onion is awesome. I discovered it a couple of weeks ago and went on a pretty serious video watching binge.
I think that books have been doing a better job preparing kids lately. I mean, who is going to survive longer, some one who has played Left 4 Dead sixteen hours a day for the past three months or someone who has memorized the Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z?
I think that books have been doing a better job preparing kids lately. I mean, who is going to survive longer, some one who has played Left 4 Dead sixteen hours a day for the past three months or someone who has memorized the Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z?
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ich1990 - Posts: 1546
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I've... Never played zombie games. But I'll be darned if I can't tear down hoards of mythical creatures! GRAB YOUR SWORD AND FIGHT THE HORDE!
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Robin Firedrake - Posts: 569
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Gabriel 9.0 (post: 1295664) wrote:What is that supposed to be Nate ? What exactly is the point in that image?
Its true: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Onion
XD Yes, we already knew this. Hence why the sarcastic surprise from Nate.
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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Mr. SmartyPants (post: 1295961) wrote:XD Yes, we already knew this. Hence why the sarcastic surprise from Nate.
Ah, lol, he could have just said that
, XD. Thanks for the clarification Ryan. And God Bless. It really is something how realistic this fake news caster is, lolSome of my favorite scriptures.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Psalm91
A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Hebrews 4-4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
James 4
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
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