Interview: The Pornstar Gamer

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I was wrong.

Back in January of 2008, I wrote a lengthy feature explaining that pornstars and video games simply don't mix. It was in response to another article that supposedly pointed to several adult entertainment stars who love games, and at one point in my rebuttal, I wrote this:

"I will say this- if there is a female adult entertainment star out there who actually plays video games, and she comes to us, we'll tell ya all about it. Heck, we'll even do an interview."

Obviously, when no such thing happened, I would prove my point. However, nearly two years later, I see an e-mail in my inbox that, lo and behold, has forced me to eat my words. Say hello to Mia Rose, adult entertainment star and - oh yes - a Level 80 Warlock in World of Warcraft whose first game was the original Final Fantasy back on the good ol' NES. And now, due to the obligation I imposed upon myself, we are giving you an interview that might just surprise you in a variety of ways.

PSXE: When did you first start playing video games, and what (or who) really got you started?

Mia: "It was my dad who first got me started; I was supposed to be a boy, and he never got over the fact that I wasn't. Obviously, I wasn't born with a controller in my hand but it was pretty damn close; my dad got me into gaming and I was taught how to camp, fish, climb trees, and game. I started with the first Final Fantasys (you know, the little box shaped guys moving from square to square) and ended with my favorite, FFX. Goddamnit, they really screwed up with FFX-2; almost made it into a dress-up game.

Mia's Bad-Ass Graphics Card

Then there was Chrono Cross, Kingdom Hearts, Zelda, Gran Turismo, the Halos, [etc.]. I play World of Warcraft now. (when prompted about the Wii): I won't touch it. I refuse to. I just don't like it...I mean, gaming is where you sit down and relax and kick back. Moving and playing? I mean, what the fu** is that?"

PSXE: Do you think games appeal more to girls now than ever before? If so, why?

Mia: "Well, the thing is, now it's become 'the thing to do,' I've noticed. Yeah, there are definitely games that are more appealing to girls now, but in some ways, it makes it harder for us. Like, you see all these hot girls gaming and stuff, and that's a new thing."

PSXE: When people find out what you do and also that you like video games, what’s their typical reaction?

Mia: "I'd say about 75% of the time, people are actually rude. They're really rude and mean, especially when they're inside a game and they find out about me. I guess if I ran into someone who did something I wanted to do, or just someone a lot of people knew, I might be a little bitter, too. But when you get over that bitterness, I'd think it would be cool to play with that person. I mean, there are a lot of people who are well-known and play games...millions play, so how can there not be semi-famous people who play?

But for me, I didn't realize I'd become known and I use my name. But when I became known, it got a lot harder for me to play. Everyone gave me sh** so I had to really work for whatever I got. Guys are di*** online and when you're better than them...oh God forbid. I got to the last boss [in the last Warcraft expansion] and there was this guy playing and he was like, 'I can't believe this bi*** is telling me how to heal,' and then he left and called me a dirty whore. I was just like, 'you just had to stand in a different spot.'"

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fatelementality
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:35:55 PM
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Geez Ben, that must have been a tough interview to do. I bet you dreaded every second of it ;) Yeah, just teasing. That's the longest interview I've read from you. Just remember that I haven't been around too long. I say that if you're brought up gaming it somehow stays in your blood. My dad and cousin got me started.

Last edited by fatelementality on 11/14/2009 1:38:46 PM

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King James
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:42:54 PM

I don't get the joke....oh...an edit...Ok now I get it.

Last edited by King James on 11/14/2009 1:44:45 PM

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:50:57 PM

Not even close to the longest but it was still fun. If you weren't around, you missed our Jaffe/Campbell interview:

http://www.psxextreme.com/feature/356.html

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mackid1993
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 8:29:35 PM

Great interview Ben. That GPU must get HOTTTT!!!

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Qubex
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 1:22:13 AM

Lol Mackid!!!

Q!

"i am home"

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Alienange
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:42:50 PM
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She emailed you out of the blue or in response to that two year old article?

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:49:23 PM

Yeah.

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Catastrophe
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 7:46:36 PM

how do you answer "yeah" to an "or" question?

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 7:52:15 PM

Sorry, I meant yes to the second part.

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coldbore
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 8:14:31 PM

Fail

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Alienange
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 9:13:26 PM

I am honestly awe struck Ben. This definitely goes down in the record books of awesome things that have happened at PSXE.

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King James
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 1:52:31 PM
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Ben!!! My friend, Ben. You've outdone yourself with this one. As soon as she mentioned FFX-2, I knew she wasn't joking. She plays RPGs!! Real RPGs! That's hot. I don't care what anybody got to say about it. That's hot.

This is one of the best interviews I've read on any game site. Not for the content, but just for what the over all msg is.

Ben, I think you need to trade some more E-mails with Ms. Rose. This chick just got like 5x hotter in my book, just off the lil' bit of personality she shows in these interview. That could be a good look for you, Ben. And the 350z ish...I think that's a sign. Just saying. ;)

Oh yea and Ben put her on Dragon Age and Demon's Souls.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:45:28 PM

Hmm...I'd have a better shot of getting her into Origins than Demon's Souls. But right now, I think it's all about WoW for her. :)

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Jiggy
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:00:05 PM
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Okay, that last picture you put up is very hot. Good interview also :)

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Zorigo
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:04:03 PM
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I like it when gaming is accepted as more than just a selected persons past time. (nerds to be blunt.)

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:16:29 PM

Yeah, I knew it was a joke but it could be considered sexist, that's all. No worries. :)

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Naga
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:23:12 PM
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Great & a enjoyable interview but what I don't understand is why aren't the comments in like pages? like 20 comments each page since its really lagging the site when there's like 200 freakin comments!!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:44:19 PM

Even with hundreds of comments, I haven't seen much in the way of lag. Yeah, it takes a little longer, but it's only a matter of a few seconds on my end.

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JMO_INDY
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:23:24 PM
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Thats really cool, and kudos for keeping good on your word Ben. Yeah this is really awesome if we have somebody like her on our side (gamers). and she was right, were a huge audience ;). Im not trying to objectify her but she is really beautiful.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:25:49 PM

yeah many d-bag journalists would just pretended they never made that statement two years ago and do a traditional interview, I like the flavor here better.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:24:44 PM
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Hey Ben great interview, did you nix the title of the game she's in as an NPC because it happens to be the Secret PS3 exclusive? hmmm?

Well that's pretty cool, I always think hot girls playing games is a turn on. It is a tad emasculating to get beat by a girl though. Love PSXE interviews!

*Runs off to check the torrents*

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:43:32 PM

Heh, no. We nixed the title because she wasn't sure if she could talk about it yet.

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shadowpal2
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:26:42 PM
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OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WERE WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lol jk...wow that's pretty awesome gotta admit - nice interview.

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Scarecrow
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:26:57 PM
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Great stuff

No matter her profession, it's great to see awesome female gamers like Mia.

I'd say the problem with there being serious female gamers these days is who they become friends with.

Most girls grow up with other female friends who tend to be into fashion/barbies and such. If parents actually show 'em v-games early on they'll see how awesome they are.

Anyway, FFX-2 rocked, fully disagree with her assessment. You could always switch classes in past FFs.

Other than that, thoughtful and well conducted interview Ben.

PS: That "nerd" part is still puzzling, but whatever

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 5:08:29 PM

She isn't exactly wrong about the dress up comment though... even if I did enjoy it.

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Akuma07
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 11:04:50 PM

yeah. im in the minority that loved X-2 aswell.

the battle system was perfect!!! best one ive ever seen in a FF game.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 11:35:12 PM

Damn right, they got the ATB just right in that one.

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Banky A
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 2:27:58 PM
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Oooooh crap lol. You two should get married in a game, so much in common..

And haha, she even had a 350Z like you guys. Are you looking for new PSXE staff?

;)

Last edited by Banky A on 11/14/2009 2:38:00 PM

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therabbitkinge
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 3:10:05 PM
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Well this is actually interesting because its not just the girl gamer story its the pornstar gamer... what a rare variant lol

I still think we have to try and figure women into casual game talk so it doesn't feel rare to find any but this news is just nice to know ^_^

Nice way to keep your word Ben old bean ^_^

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therabbitkinge
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 3:57:12 PM
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I like how she sites her gaming origin lol my dad pumped gaming into my veins as well ^_^ but my mom really hit home for me she got me into my fave genre FIGHTERS!

Back when we couldn't afford it my mom rented a PS1 and Tekken 1 and it was the best week ever lol

The hardcore mother gamer now how's that for rare? ^_^

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A2K78
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 4:13:00 PM
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pornstars are people to so it would be safe to assume that pornstars are gamers to....

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OtisFeelgood
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 4:53:59 PM
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Great interview. Mia's sister is hot too(Ava Rose).

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LowKey
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 5:54:35 PM
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Ben you are my friggin hero!!!

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eLLeJuss
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 5:57:20 PM
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Mmmmmmm.. Me and her have alot of thing similiarities. both our fave FF is FFX :). maybe you should share her email to us ben.. lol.jk

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LowKey
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 5:58:29 PM
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I remember Mia from the Whorecraft series

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frostface
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 6:45:17 PM
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I think it's nice to hear about girls playing more games. The fact that she was a former adult entertainer comes a distant 2nd to that.
This article reminded me of a recent article in one of the large tabloid newspapers here about a girl called Edita Bente, another adult entertainer. The article was about the fact that she was an airhostess for Ryanair but after hours she was a pornstar. Like this article, I just didn't see what the connection between her being a pornstar had to do with her choice of games as much as the story that made it to the paper about the airhostess being a pornstar.
Mia sounds like a smart girl and the fact that she also trains seeing-eye dogs shows that she's got a heart too.
Nice article.

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Advent Child
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 6:51:05 PM
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I don't want to bash her I WANT her phone number!

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Fane1024
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 11:33:01 PM

Didn't you just get married? : o

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www
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:02:44 AM

Yea I thought you said you gotta wife, the one in the pic!!!
FAIL! for wanting a pornstar's number, I'm telling her!

Last edited by www on 11/15/2009 4:08:11 AM

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TGG
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 6:59:57 PM
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I know a lot of bi-girls who game, pornstars kind of have to be bi, so I'm not too surprised.

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coldbore
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 8:20:09 PM
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This was an "unusual" thing to see on psxextreme :P I enjoyed this interview :P it's too bad to hear about all the ignorance that girl gamers have to go through, like whenever I see a girl online I sh** brix and enjoy the time even more, then again if it's wow, they all probobly live in their mothers basement and have never even spoken to the oposite sex, so you kinda have to forgive them xD

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Oxvial
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 8:54:26 PM
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Hey! dat girl has good taste on games.

need to find one like that..don't care if she does porn I'm not close minded .

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Gone
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 9:00:30 PM
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Ben, you should call out more people about gaming and see if they respond like politicians, Infiniti car dealers and priests.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 9:00:40 PM

HA.

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sabitrulz
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 9:12:22 PM
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ben i guess u had a blast mate........:P

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johnld
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 10:15:43 PM
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I think of gaming the same way as her, as a relaxing experience. I know the wii is a huge success but it doesnt really fit my kind of gameplay. I'm pretty sure i'll feel the same as NATAL and PS motion control. I rather sit though a game that catches my attention than moving around the whole time pretending to be the character in the game. I rather be comfortable when playing my games.

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herukuti
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 12:01:42 AM
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if gaming was something i am serious about like the priest who was directed in a wow pug i would feel disrespected too; many times in pugs if you go with people who arent your friends people criticize you and attempt to play a popularity game by dumping you from the pug and bad mouthing you. how would she feel if i criticized her latest work in big wet a$$es 15 and spoke bad about her acting and false expressions?maybe it wouldnt matter to her but if she was serious about her work im sure it would have a matter of difference about what she is doing.

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BattleFox21
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 12:13:45 AM
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All, I have to say is that is freakin AWESOME! Tell her to get a PS3 & let's game on an RPG or something. Screw all the haters it's about time we see gamer gals coming to the fore front. By the I'm kind of a noob at RPG's, but I'm definitely willing to take advise from her, that guy she was talking about is an idiot. People can't handle a lil constructional criticism!

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Qubex
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 1:26:24 AM
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Great interview Ben; she seems to know what she really enjoys; and enjoys it to the fullest... I think that "view larger image" link was used often and without remorse! A beauty who loves gaming, incredible!

Q!

"i am home"

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Poor_boy
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 3:11:08 AM
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WOW! Now I'm a believer! Ben, you should've ask her what she thought of the dark side of online gaming. You know, the douchebags, the racist, the anti-homosexuals, the sexists, and the anti-Semitics that pollutes gaming? Anyway, that was a nice read. She's a high caliber woman.

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www
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:06:29 AM
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Ben, would you like to act porn? You seem to be interested in porn and women a lot, its not a bad thing, I'm almost the same. I was getting laid whilst MW2 was out, no matter, I have it now and its a beast!

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furbiesmustdie
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:46:48 AM

oh that's nothing, i managed to get the prestige edition of modern warfare 2 AND a sandwich. HAH BEAT THAT!

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www
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 7:52:29 AM

True, I CAN'T beat that, I coulda sworn finding a sandwich was harder than getting laid, thumbs up to you.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 2:52:48 PM

Porn isn't for me, thanks.

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www
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 7:26:35 PM

Lol

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Banky A
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:05:50 AM

I reckon, porn sucks. My serious opinion =]

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LittleBigMidget
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:32:52 AM
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Thank you for sharing that information

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Snaaaake
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 6:20:51 AM
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Thanks for sharing this Ben and I'm gonna kill you.
You just made me painted my screen with red paint from my nose.

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Ultimadream
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 8:04:07 AM
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Lol i find these articles hilarious! No wonder why gamers have a geeky stereotype.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 3:06:40 PM

I'd ask you to explain yourself, but then you probably would.

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Alienange
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 9:20:12 PM

LMAO

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N a S a H
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 8:46:03 AM
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Get stuck in, Son ;)

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Ultimadream
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 9:17:35 AM
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Next week it'll be an interview with the girl behind the Mc Donalds counter.

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Banky A
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:06:29 AM

Stay tuned!

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cheng
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 12:44:30 PM
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OMFG!! can't believe i actually shouted at a pornstar, but hey i DO KNOW HOW TO HEAL alright!!sorry i was having a bad day, i appologizeã€‚ã€‚ã€‚

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Sol
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:29:59 PM
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So I suppose I was right in saying that it's easier to get into gaming when you are brought up with them from a young age...

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Lordnicon
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 5:31:51 PM
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Shes a lock!? Hell yeah. lol I wonder if she runs alli or horde. Almost makes me miss my lock/wow account.

Good Interview

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OPHIDIAN
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 7:15:41 PM
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Besides her odd remarks...

"I think industries are finally starting to get it: nerds are a huge fu**ing audience." - So does that mean all gamers are nerds?

She seems like an incredibly nice and atypically clever person.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 8:15:42 PM

I'm not sure, but I think she's definitely including herself in the "nerd" category.

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OPHIDIAN
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 6:04:11 AM

You got to remember though Ben, that remark was an answer to your question as to whether Games and Porn inter-relate: her answer being - and it is fair enough really - that gamers (a.k.a nerds) are a 'huge fu**ing audience.'

Maybe, and this is just my opinion, that is the whole reason she wanted to be interviewed in the first place - to get to the 'fu**ing audience.'

Last edited by OPHIDIAN on 11/16/2009 6:05:15 AM

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JPBooch
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:02:04 PM

I think you hit the nail on the head, ophidian. More power to her, she wouldn't be the first to exploit the industry. (Jack Black anyone?)

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Detroyer 1250
Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 10:09:59 PM
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I love this site. Thank you ben!

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Banky A
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:05:59 AM

Yeah.

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Titch1794
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 10:35:51 AM
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Cool interview.
Its suprising to see who actually plays computer games

ps. Whats the title of that song on her page.....You know, the one thats on that foreign slideshow of her pics :s.

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JPBooch
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 12:58:17 PM
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Great interview Ben. I recently was looking for some help on Demon's Souls and ran into a woman who absolutely pwned it. Without giving out her name she is actually older than me and is a serious gamer. She finished DS Asian and NA, getting platinum in both. How's that for a girl gamer.

They obviously don't number equally as guys, but if you look they are out there. The hardcore ones like Mia and my friend are even harder to come by.

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Smoothhands
Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:05:46 PM
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thanks for doing this interview and giving some attention to girl gamers! Girl gamers aren't always nerdy/ugly :)

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BikerSaint
Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 9:23:10 PM
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The more females that get involved, the merrier!!!

I look at all female gamers the same as I do all female motorcycle riders, simply......

"Just f*cking awesome"!!!!

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azarel_7
Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 7:40:41 AM
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The picture with her as an elf...what's that about?

A movie or something?

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