Author Topic: BREAKING NEWS! Atari admits to being a terrorist organization... (Read 5253 times)

Pugnate · « **on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 03:09:17 AM »

http://kotaku.com/357899/new-atari-boss-safe-in-glass-house-commences-stone+throwing

Should be hitting CNN any time.

Xessive · « **Reply #1 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 06:13:11 AM »

Gardner sounds like such a jackass.

MysterD · « **Reply #2 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 02:36:57 PM »

WTF?

gpw11 · « **Reply #3 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 05:24:35 PM »

It'd be cool if he does actually take Atari in a new direction though.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #4 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 09:13:18 PM »

Indeed. I know nothing about him, but here's hoping. It's not like we need more shitty companies hanging around.

MysterD · « **Reply #5 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 09:25:05 PM »

Quote from: Quemaqua on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 09:13:18 PM

Indeed. I know nothing about him, but here's hoping. It's not like we need more shitty companies hanging around.

His first act should be to at least let CDPR send a copy of Witcher: Enhanced UNCUT to the ESRB to see what the hell they'd rate it.

We might even have a good clue as to how much violence and nudity you could (or couldn't get away with), depending on what the ESRB rates it.

If the ESRB approved of that UNCUT version for M rating, I'm sure a lot of US gamers would be happy.

EDIT:
And if say the ESRB didn't approve of Witcher: Enhanced UNCUT for M-rated, instead branding it w/ an AO -- well at least they freakin' tried, you know??? We can't really say the same for the original US Version of Witcher, as Atari told CDPR ahead of time to cut the nudity out of the game, fearing that in the USA it could get them AO b/c there's some nudity in there.

gpw11 · « **Reply #6 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 09:50:45 PM »

But that doesn't have anything to do with.....fuck, whatever.

Pugnate · « **Reply #7 on:** Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 11:10:54 PM »

hahahaha gpw is finally starting to break on his constant defending.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #8 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 01:36:21 AM »

Atari published The Witcher in the US, so it's at least sort of relevant. I guess.

Pugnate · « **Reply #9 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 01:58:38 AM »

True. I think GPW chose the wrong moment...

Ghandi · « **Reply #10 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 02:05:10 AM »

D - 1 gpw - 0 (well, technically he loses by default because he is Canadian)

Pugnate · « **Reply #11 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:38:52 AM »

Well it was an own goal to be honest.

MysterD · « **Reply #12 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:06:56 PM »

Quote from: gpw11 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 09:50:45 PM

But that doesn't have anything to do with.....fuck, whatever.

Well, we are talking about wanting a new direction for Atari, right?

Well, what would be a better direction than say Atari supporting a developer by letting them develop the game as the develops intends, submitting the game to the ESRB as the develop intends, then seeing how the rating comes out???

Especially if the game has a chance at being a game that will barely stay M, but just miss out on getting the AO rating. B/c really, it's still not 100% clear when it comes to sexual content/nudity, what the hell just barely keeps the M rating, but just misses out on AO -- 'cause that seems to be a taboo button to push in gaming; even though we know the most violent games and bloodiest goriest things will still likely get the M rating.

So what if Witcher: UNCUT actually got say branded at AO by the ESRB in the USA?

Sure, Atari might have to push back dates, marketing, and lose a little money there. But, I'd bet you that w/ this extra generated buzz, this might give players a reason to go out and buy the game, whether Atari and CDPR wind up cutting down the game a bit (or a lot) to get a M-rating or not in the USA -- just to see what the hell the fuss was all about.

Pugnate · « **Reply #13 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:12:32 PM »

hahaha..

MysterD · « **Reply #14 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:29:35 PM »

Hmmmmm....here's a thought....

We know 99.9% of all major retailer outlets won't sell AO-rated games.
Hmmm...does STEAM anywhere in the SSA allow for games that wind-up rated AO to be sold over STEAM???

If I recall correctly, Singles: Flirt Up Your Life UNCUT in the USA (the version the ESRB rated AO), was sold only via Eidos by their website to purchase-to-download.

Pugnate · « **Reply #15 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:40:59 PM »

D you are a robot.

GPW this is your moment.

D, do you think you've mixed this thread up with that Witcher thread?

MysterD · « **Reply #16 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:43:06 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:40:59 PM

D you are a robot.

GPW this is your moment.

D, do you think you've mixed this thread up with that Witcher thread?

Nope.

Hmmm...does Atari have any games for sale on STEAM??

I know Atari in the UK, they use Metaboli for their games-to-buy-and-download service.

Pugnate · « **Reply #17 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:43:55 PM »

D... are you doing this on purpose? Because you are scaring me man.

MysterD · « **Reply #18 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:45:52 PM »

Quote from: Pugnate on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 04:43:55 PM

D... are you doing this on purpose? Because you are scaring me man.

What do you mean??
What's scaring you?

gpw11 · « **Reply #19 on:** Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 11:37:54 PM »

Quote from: Quemaqua on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 01:36:21 AM

Atari published The Witcher in the US, so it's at least sort of relevant. I guess.

Relevent like brining up your sweet ass Honda lawn mower when people are talking about Civic Engine swaps.

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Well, we are talking about wanting a new direction for Atari, right?

Well, what would be a better direction than say Atari supporting a developer by letting them develop the game as the develops intends, submitting the game to the ESRB as the develop intends, then seeing how the rating comes out???

Well, probably funding and publishing some good games that actually sell well for once. If they really want to get risky they can try to push the envelope and experiment with genres and new gameplay mechanics rather than get caught up on pixelated nipples.

As far as the whole "developer intends" aspect, they lose the right to that when they sign a contract with Atari. Don't like it? Turn down the paycheck and see how you do marketing, distributing, and completely self-funding the game. The only thing cut that people seem to care about was the skin. The dialong was cut for the same reason it is always cut in games with a ton of voice acting and a non-established reputation: to save money. Now that they know there's a market for it, it's getting released. But the skin? Who the fuck cares? If you really want it, go download the patch.

Pugnate · « **Reply #20 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 12:24:01 AM »

Hey speaking of Atari, what do you guys think of Coke tasting better than Pepsi?

gpw11 · « **Reply #21 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 12:35:35 AM »

I agree that Coke tastes better. I'll also go on record and state that I don't trust anyone who says otherwise.

Pugnate · « **Reply #22 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 12:52:28 AM »

Coke is red! Atari is red!

gpw11 · « **Reply #23 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 12:56:09 AM »

red, russia, ussr, commies, china.

Hey, do you guys think it's really necessary to have so many different running events in the Olympics?

Pugnate · « **Reply #24 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:00:34 AM »

As long as it brings attention to Darfur!

Ghandi · « **Reply #25 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:03:37 AM »

The Chinese have a good sprinter this year. Damn communists and their healthy legs.

And what the fuck is with the seasonal beer that Samuel Adams just put out, while ale? It sucks. Even though I haven't tried it. But it sounds like it sucks.

gpw11 · « **Reply #26 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:03:38 AM »

ahaha. You did that on purpose right?

Ghandi · « **Reply #27 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:05:45 AM »

Don't talk to me you fucking commie.

gpw11 · « **Reply #28 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:12:03 AM »

Yeah, about that; I was totally talking to Pug.

Don't worry, this is awkward for both of us.

Ghandi · « **Reply #29 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:14:24 AM »

No, I was talking to D. I like to throw out random insults to him every now and then. So it's pretty much only awkward for you.

gpw11 · « **Reply #30 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:15:39 AM »

No, that's still kind of awkward for you. Especially now because you don't really see it.

Pugnate · « **Reply #31 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:16:58 AM »

Quote from: gpw11 on Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:03:38 AM

ahaha. You did that on purpose right?

I heard Spielberg is going to pull out of Indy4 to bring attention to how old Harrison Ford is.

Ghandi · « **Reply #32 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:20:24 AM »

Quote from: gpw11 on Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:15:39 AM

No, that's still kind of awkward for you. Especially now because you don't really see it.

Listen....

/runs away

Pugnate · « **Reply #33 on:** Thursday, February 21, 2008, 01:21:24 AM »

Noo... I am waiting at turn play!

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