Yesterday I was prepared to give in to my once-a-year habit. Yes, every 12 months I feel that familiar itch. Work seems to stretch on longer; my favorite foods taste bland. Life is agony, and the only way I know how to set the world right is with a fix; with renewing my Xbox Live Gold Membership. Yes, the days feel complete again knowing that I have ensured another year of all the great features Xbox Live provides.
Though, as I slid my credit card from its well-worn slot in my wallet, once again ready to drop $50 like it were, in fact, hot, I happened upon a news story. I rubbed my eyes, convinced that they played jest at my expense, yet the text reemerged just the same: the PS3 was going to begin streaming Netflix movies. I placed the card upon my desk, and began to ponder these events.
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As the NPD numbers once again begin their monthly hibernation, the most talked about news from September’s sales data remains the PlayStation 3’s rise to the top of the home console market. With a new design, cheaper price, and strong ad push, the PS3 Slim beat out the Wii and Xbox 360 by moving nearly 492,000 units.
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My best friend has Muscular Dystrophy, and I forget about it all the time.
It is a weird phenomenon; spending so much time with a person that their disability becomes mundane. It is especially odd when American culture offers very little impetus for people to consider how to treat those different from themselves. Meaning: Just like they would treat anyone else. In fact, the only time I am reminded of Adam’s disability is when interacting with strangers.
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However, not all gamers feel like using their powers for good – there are many, many more who feel their energies are better channeled down other paths. Dark paths paved with tears, internet flames and lots and lots of butthurt.
By now, I’m sure you’ve all been made aware of the backlash over Valve’s announcement of Left 4 Dead 2 at E3 2009. A vocal group of Steam users have formed a petition, wanting to block the release of L4D2 by claiming that Valve is just looking for a quick money grab by releasing a sequel only one year after the first entry. Despite assurances from Valve’s Chet Faliszek that they still plan to support the first L4D with updates (one of the chief complaints from the boycott group) the protestors continue to claim that Valve is somehow the puppy-raping, mother-kicking Anti-christ.
If you just want the news, there you go. If you want to hear a rather angry, semi-editorial rant, head under the cut. You’ve been warned.
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Zuri Grimm
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