United Arab Emirates Bans Heavy Rain
Darksiders couldn't survive the rating system of the United Arab Emirates, and neither can Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain.
As reported by Kotaku, Sony has confirmed that the PS3's newest exclusive has been banned in the United Arab Emirates, obviously due to the adult content included in the game. Sony provided Kotaku with the following statement that sheds some light on the situation:
"The UAE's National Media Council (NMC) has banned Heavy Rain on PlayStation 3. Heavy Rain has an 18+ PEGI rating and has been conceived from the earliest stages as a genuinely adult experience. This means that it deals with strong content including blood and nudity, but treats this content in a mature and sensitive manner. The game is not intentionally controversial or sensationalist, and all the themes and content are consistent with what consumers would expect to see in a mainstream Hollywood thriller."
They say what Quantic Dream's David Cage has said in the past, that there is no gratuitous, pointless content in Heavy Rain; it's all part of the storyline and most all the nudity can only be seen via player choice. However, if you happen to live in the region in question, these bans don't appear to be strictly enforced in the UAE, so you just might have to search around a bit for a copy of Heavy Rain. For our part, we're still waiting to see if there's any backlash here in the US due to the potentially offensive content but we're hoping the naysayers have grown up a bit 'round these parts.
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2/22/2010 9:26:23 PM Ben Dutka
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Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:46:59 PM
Zemus101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:01:07 PM
godsman
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:01:46 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:04:35 PM
Zemus101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:06:54 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:58:31 PM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:28:27 AM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:44:23 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:57:18 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:12:25 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:26:35 AM
WolfCrimson
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:51:11 AM
@Jawknee,Zemus and anyone else:
I'm a muslim, and what you have said is extremely offensive. To call a religion "primitive" just because it doesn't agree with you, doesn't follow your norms or culture is illogical, uncivilized and unacceptable. There is a legit reason why Sharia laws are the way they are: they benefit every person in the community, and the community as a whole. And to call ANY religion primitive just for the fact it is a religion is illogical as well. And it's hypocritical to call a religious figure of a religion a foul name and then go and claim you're civilised.
Like I said, our laws, exist for a reason. In this case (nudity), it's not about being "afraid" or whatever BS reason you came up with. Men are sexually aroused at the sight of a woman's body, no matter what the context. That's just the way men are. Men get aroused, and that affects their judgement and mental functioning when it comes to decisions. Ever wondered why there's a stereotype that men think with their "rod"? Not only that, it allows objectification of women. All our laws have a reason to them.
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:03:58 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:15:02 AM
Islamic countries base their laws and social norms on the teachings of a random guy from thousands of years ago that supposedly was numero uno with god.
THAT's PRIMITIVE
It has nothing to do with whether I agree with it or not.
You mention that the laws exist for a reason. You're right there is a reason, it's called oppression and restriction. That's the problem with religion, it likes to tell people what to do and why to do it. Religion is NEVER about choice.
If you honestly believe it's okay and current to restrict common everyday choices people make than you're the type of person I can't stand. People that allow it to continue are just as bad as the people that enforce these terrible laws.
WolfCrimson
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:26:27 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:56:34 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:26:22 AM
Natalisrubbish
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:45:06 AM
-Noah.
Zorigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:00:18 PM
whilst middle eastern contries are a lot stricter, Islam is not the kind of religion your describing. I am muslim (if you haven't guessed) and i am gonna get, and play heavy rain, and i am not going to jail or hell. Middle east may be strict, but it is not Islam, it is the politicians.
(Sorry Ben, wouldn't normally do this, but jawknee's comments DEEPLY offended me, and 19 other people... "primitive religion"!?!?!)
Imagi
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:45:21 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:54:52 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:03:09 PM
karneli lll
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:03:45 PM
Btw, im not muslim,i have plenty of friends who are and i learnt alot from them.
Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:26:25 PM
karneli lll
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:34:09 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:50:28 PM
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:56:18 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:57:37 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:31:47 AM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:43:00 AM
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Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:50:13 AM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:56:46 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:59:06 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:15:53 AM
I'm really surprised given your background that you even felt the need to read the article and engage in conversation. Did you expect anything other than negative views towards Islam? I'd love for you to explain to me why I should care about Islam, other than the fear it attempts to throw at me.
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:16:38 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:22:59 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:07:34 AM
the only reason I assumed you're Jewish, is because I distinctly remember you saying that, "I love Israel", in a comment a while back. Again, nothing wrong with that. The other thing, is I find you talking about Muslims, and even Christians, but not Jews.
So, if you don't mind me asking, are you Jewish?
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:14:53 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:23:45 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:27:42 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:29:58 AM
___________
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:39:25 AM
violence is a sin no?
there for if you make a act of violence you do so in the name of the devil.
now look at all the violence in the world caused by religion.
the crusades for example.
or now with some Muslims.
minus religion and the world would be not a violent free place but it certainly would be less so.
TEG3SH
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:26:12 AM
i'm not sayin all muslim are liberal but most of my muslim friends drink, fk, and do whatever they like , remember Christianity also has mormons . anyway to talk trash about religious ppl thats just plain stupid an ignorant! , no matter what religion u follow Christianity, Judaism or islam .dude never thought i say that but seriously u are a tool :)
on topic Really UAE??? the have shitloads of prostitutes roaming the streets and ur banning this Game This situation is purely purely weird
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:09:28 AM
You're still not making sense. The devil is a creation of religious doctrine and beliefs, not the other way around. You can't justify religion based on the existence of the devil, the existence of the devil is entirely dependent on religion.
@TEG
Just want to let you know I didn't downvote you (I only downvote a couple people on this site (---- being on of them))
Also wanted to let you know that Jawk isn't a tool, he's just passionate about his views towards Islam. He may not express them in the most kindly way but I think we've all been heated before and lost our cool.
Why aren't you coming down on me? I'm the biggest villain around these parts.
Sir Shak
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:30:11 PM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:47:37 PM
Bugzbunny109
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:40:34 PM
inkme101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:51:23 PM
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i was at my local game crazy a couple of hours ago getting them to break street date for HR by a couple of hours (which they did). this guy comes in as im reading over the back of heavy rain. he says "that looks good i want that" i asked if he had a ps3? he says "no but itll be better on my 360 anyways" i laughed a bit, i said "no, it wont, its a ps3 exclusive" so he goes "well f*ck that game then anyways" then gives this typical microsoft fanboy rant, "360 all day baby 360 allll daaay!!" at this point im laughing my nuts off. then he says ..............wait for this its funny sh1t....." at least ive got god of war 3 to look forward to next month" i lost it at this point im like hysterically laughing at the fanboy antics. the funny part is that the know_nothing employees are looking at me funny like they didnt get why i was laughing at all. i dont think they knew they were exclusives either. but they damn sure knew All about splinter cell conviction and halo reach and alan wake. gamecrazy used to be pro ps3 but now there just as bad as gamestop. and i told them that by the way. sorry to go on but the people on here are the only ones i know that would get a kick out of such a story.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:56:04 PM
godsman
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:04:25 PM
fstop
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:04:56 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:08:40 PM
Zemus101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:13:20 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:14:34 PM
inkme101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:23:08 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:26:08 PM
fstop
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:32:10 PM
archs13
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:40:13 PM
about the gamestop store at my area... there was actually a girl that's heavily dedicated at her job. i think it must've been approximately 30 minutes when we were talking about the games that are coming out.i started it with the fps games that are coming out and the desire of getting trophies with fps games like fallout 3, and then i changed the subject to the rpg's by saying that demon's souls is very hard.... so she recommended me dragon age and included a comment about the sex trophies and then we went to god of war III. so she recommended me the dante's inferno game to pass the time.
i think her supervisor or a fellow employee talked to her in private after the conversation haha.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:25:14 AM
FullmetalX10
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:48:24 AM
mexgeo86
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:59:04 PM
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I got my confirmation email from Amazon.com that my copy has shipped and will arrive tomorrow. Unfortunately a full 8hr workday lies between me and this awesome game.
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geovanwitdakick
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:00:26 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:07:23 PM
BikerSaint
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:05:42 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:08:39 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:09:22 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:15:31 PM
BikerSaint
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:18:58 PM
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You should have messed with the fanboy's mind a bit, & told him......
"It's now been confirmed"......
"Mass Effect-4 will only be on Sony's PSP" next year.
Then get the store's defibrillator all charged up, & press both paddles up against his ears ASAP.
And that way, you'll be 100% ready to jump-start his brain that's just flat-lined).
inkme101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:20:21 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:22:20 PM
tes37
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:24:54 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:27:35 PM
eLLeJuss
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:52:43 PM
tes37
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:04:16 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:02:40 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:52:46 AM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:57:31 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:05:43 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:17:30 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:17:05 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:22:30 AM
Break_The_Mould
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:44:10 AM
thats BS. Absolute BS. Without religion we'd still be killing each other. You think people could enforce laws and stop murder if they didn't fear a higher power. Yeah, religion itself may be BS, but it's done a hell of a lot of good. These extremists are tarnishing everything for the muslims out there, but even christians do the same- Ireland attacks not too long ago. The fact is that modern law was allowed to be created because of religion, and without it there wouldn't be much of a civilisation, let alone an entertainment industry.
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:50:01 AM
I'll briefly reply to you on here though since I doubt you ever make it into there.
FYI, basic laws like don't kill, steal, murder, rape were enforced and common sense within the human brain long before religion chose to take credit for it.
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:00:22 AM
Robochic
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:35:17 PM
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@ carlospicyweinr
I have a bunch of friends who are like that (dumb M$ supporters) anywase my one friend is convinced that GOW III is going to 360 next month and laughs at me that they got another one of our games I'm like are u F*ing kidding me, I don't even know where to start sometimes i just shake my head and laugh with enjoyment and wonder why my friends are so retarded.
inkme101
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:35:27 PM
Qubex
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:13:59 AM
karneli lll
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:26:32 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:36:03 PM
karneli lll
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:38:23 PM
tes37
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:49:53 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:53:05 PM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:09:01 AM
karneli lll
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:17:35 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:20:28 AM
convergecrew
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:02:33 AM
FM23
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:24:22 PM
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Hilarious story. Fanboys seriously get on my nerves. If I heard some idiot screaming "Xbox" or "PS3" all day it would irritate me. And for that guy who think GOW3 is going to be on Xbox next month, idiot...and for that 3 disc Xbox Final Fantasy being better than PS3 copy argument, ridiculous funny argument. I wish I had experienced that because I would have said some off the wall sh*t to this guy. Thats just my persona. Seriously someone who gets mad at a game is stupid and to be mad because it is not offered on your console is very immature. I want to play Mass Effect 2, but its only on Xbox so of course I must hate it right?...idiot
karneli lll
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:31:55 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:37:04 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:54:55 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:07:51 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:17:51 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:27:29 AM
karneli lll
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:40:30 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:54:01 PM
karneli lll
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:18:58 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:22:16 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:43:31 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:20:05 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:35:01 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:51:47 AM
If your "prophet" was alive today you'd have to visit him at a maximum security prison. Unless of course he lived in an Islamic nation, if that was the case he would live in a palace.
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:26:13 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:36:36 AM
We're never going to agree. You're going to BLINDLY follow the words of a random person from over 2000years ago and I'm going to continue to wait for an attempt on your part to use something more than hope in proving your side.
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:50:24 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:04:56 AM
Where is my proof? Well you see that's the great thing about this. The ball is in your court to prove your god is real, not for me to prove he isn't. If I go out and tell you there is a purple unicorn running around the burden of proof is on me to prove it, not for you to disprove it.
So I'm waiting, please prove your god, do something not one human being has had the ability to do in the history of the world.
Good luck.
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:31:59 AM
I have my proof, thank you very much. And since the time of that proof, I thank God, I've never had a doubt. The questions is, do you have yours? Do you have your proof, such that there is no God, no test, no judgement, no after life. Because, if you do, then we both die, and there indeed is nothing...Well then, and I've got nothing to lose. However, if there is something after...something to be prepared for, well I'm already better off. So Good luck to you, too.
But I'm not a betting man. I'm about certainty, and I thank God I have been given that beyond measure.
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:45:15 AM
Well evidently if you're right I'm just in the same boat as the majority of god's creation since a vast majority don't worship your god.
Sure makes a lot of sense, believing in a god that sends a majority of his beloved works straight to hell all for being rational, free thinkers.
Imagi
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:09:23 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:15:24 AM
archs13
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:20:43 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:23:40 AM
tes37
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:25:24 AM
Jawknee
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:33:02 AM
Shams
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:04:45 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:14:07 AM
Zorigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:02:19 PM
just2skillf00l
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:12:12 AM
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On a brighter note, tomorrow here in Riverside, CA, Gamestop will give you 75% more credit when you trade in your games. Yeah that's right, 75% more trade-in credit. So if you got any crappy games like Legendary or you were one of the people who bought AvP before reading a honest review, tomorrow is your lucky day. So take action and undue (not completely) the silly mistake you made and redeem some of that precious cash! Don't know if this applies everywhere but certainly for those in CA.
75 PERCENT!
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:16:37 AM
archs13
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:35:42 AM
i'm actually considering to trade tekken 6 (the story is just getting pointless for me) and lego star wars to get that 40 dollars off for final fantasy XIII or god of war III. too bad i missed out on preordering the ultimate edition :(
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:30:03 AM
HeXeN
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:34:35 AM
archs13
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:42:13 AM
Qubex
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:22:37 AM
Once you see the other side, you come back home and are thankful for what you have and what your forefathers fought for. Problem is... inviting everyone in amounts to giving away your freedom to some extent, which I see is plaguing the west generally and I think quite dangerous...
Liberal leftist governments, shame on you all...
Q!
"make.believe"
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:17:43 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:22:06 AM
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:46:03 AM
Ultimadream
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:55:43 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:23:51 AM
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I went ahead and made an opening statement.
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:27:04 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:25:30 AM
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And I would hate to think that just because you all know my schedule - which you clearly do - that you'd abuse that knowledge and derail Comment threads while I'm not around. It takes me a while to sort through the mess before I do news and I don't need another chore.
You're all valued readers but please don't do this again.
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:37:09 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:39:59 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:44:52 AM
Sir Shak
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:32:00 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:43:53 PM
Sir Shak
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:28:11 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:45:10 AM
Mystearica
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:28:27 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:44:34 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:32:05 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:43:28 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:47:22 PM
ShadowRunner
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:59:13 PM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:26:55 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:57:30 PM
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CH1N00K
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:43:33 PM
I can just imagine some of the commandments though,
"Though shalt have no other controller before me."
"Though shalt enjoy games with pixelated mammaries"
"Though shalt not covet thy neighbours trophies"
"Though shalt teabag thine enemies"
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:20:38 PM
BikerSaint
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:53:57 PM
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Richy
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:43:19 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe - may i join your church too or is it full now ?
Ben - thank you for bringing back some order & sorry for the long almost out of context posts.
bridgera - LOL (mega LOL) @ MH rating, will adopt it too ...
I can't wait for my HR to be in my hands, too bad that living in paradise means the planes take longer to reach LOL.
cheers!
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