Author Topic: Little Big Planet (Read 70353 times)

Pale · « **Reply #175 on:** October 22, 2008, 09:47:57 AM »

Nobody would have noticed if Sony hadn't done anything about it. They made it a big deal when the shouldn't have, and as a result, a million dvd cases and discs are going to be stuck in a landfill. STUPID.

D_Average · « **Reply #176 on:** October 22, 2008, 10:13:38 AM »

And they were blasted by certain religious groups regardless.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #177 on:** October 22, 2008, 10:51:54 AM »

Yes, but they were only blasted figuratively.

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #178 on:** October 22, 2008, 12:17:43 PM »

Quote from: Pale on October 22, 2008, 09:47:57 AM

Nobody would have noticed if Sony hadn't done anything about it. They made it a big deal when the shouldn't have, and as a result, a million dvd cases and discs are going to be stuck in a landfill. STUPID.

How can you say nobody would have noticed when somebody already did? Sony absolutely did the right thing here. Even the hint of slandering the Muslim faith isn't something that companies need to be touching with a ten-foot pole. It's just too hot a topic these days.

D_Average · « **Reply #179 on:** October 22, 2008, 12:41:41 PM »

So how long before a user created level pops up that does a parody on the whole fiasco?

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #180 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:26:55 PM »

I won't argue that no one would have noticed, but I will argue that it is stupid. This is why we have the ability to patch games now. Sony could've dropped a patch out there for everyone and anyone who complained, Sony could've showed how they made the effort to fix the situation.

They could've also issued a recall for anyone who didn't have internet and was grossly offended by the content. So in conclusion,

Quote from: Pale on October 22, 2008, 09:47:57 AM

They made it a big deal when the shouldn't have, and as a result, a million dvd cases and discs are going to be stuck in a landfill. STUPID.

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #181 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:53:47 PM »

What I'm trying to say is that, to placate the particular offended parties in this case, nothing short of a full recall would do.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #182 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:56:13 PM »

Quote from: Silks on October 22, 2008, 02:53:47 PM

What I'm trying to say is that, to placate the particular offended parties in this case, nothing short of a full recall would do.

Fair enough, a sad reality though.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #183 on:** October 22, 2008, 02:59:28 PM »

Give in now, and the next thing you know they'll be rioting over cartoons

Pale · « **Reply #184 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:42:39 PM »

Quote from: Silks on October 22, 2008, 12:17:43 PM

Quote from: Pale on October 22, 2008, 09:47:57 AM
Nobody would have noticed if Sony hadn't done anything about it. They made it a big deal when the shouldn't have, and as a result, a million dvd cases and discs are going to be stuck in a landfill. STUPID.

How can you say nobody would have noticed when somebody already did? Sony absolutely did the right thing here. Even the hint of slandering the Muslim faith isn't something that companies need to be touching with a ten-foot pole. It's just too hot a topic these days.

I was exaggerating with the no one would notice thing... but this is what would have happened. The game would have come out. A couple people would have complained. If it got big enough that it became a stink, the respected Islamic organizations (http://kotaku.com/5066218/islamic-group-weighs-in-on-lbp-recall) would issue a well written piece about censorship and it would have been over.

Hell, absolute WORST CASE SCENARIO you just issue a patch and apologize. They didn't have to trash all those copies.

Pale · « **Reply #185 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:48:48 PM »

I would just freaking LOVE IT if Green Peace attacked Sony for the waste. They should be forced to prove how they are recycling as many of the discs and cases as physically possible. All parties involved in this situation deserve even more bad press.... well, except for Media Molecule.

D_Average · « **Reply #186 on:** October 22, 2008, 05:22:15 PM »

Green Peace attacking Sony, now THAT would be funny!

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #187 on:** October 22, 2008, 06:26:41 PM »

Pale, it's no different than the recall that Nintendo did with the NES in Japan back in the day. I wonder what happened to all of those systems? They're probably in a Tokyo landfill right now.

D_Average · « **Reply #188 on:** October 22, 2008, 06:39:48 PM »

Quote from: Silks on October 22, 2008, 06:26:41 PM

Pale, it's no different than the recall that Nintendo did with the NES in Japan back in the day. I wonder what happened to all of those systems? They're probably in Dubai with the Virtual Boy's right now.

Correction

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #189 on:** October 22, 2008, 07:17:19 PM »

Quote from: Silks on October 22, 2008, 06:26:41 PM

Pale, it's no different than the recall that Nintendo did with the NES in Japan back in the day. I wonder what happened to all of those systems? They're probably in a Tokyo landfill right now.

That is a good thing though. When the world collapses and technology is wiped out people will be able to start anew with those buried NESs and the chips inside the ET cartridges.

Schadenfreude · « **Reply #190 on:** October 24, 2008, 09:37:52 PM »

Gamestop supposedly has copies tomorrow if you haven't gotten yours yet.

Caliban · « **Reply #191 on:** October 25, 2008, 12:52:53 AM »

I got a call today from my local EB telling me they had my copy, so its beyond a supposition for me. Hope you guys can get your copies tomorrow.

Edit: Got it, and it's quite enjoyable. Now when are they going to allow us to retrieve the pre-order goodies because I sure want my Kratos and cosmonaut sackboy costumes.

Pale · « **Reply #192 on:** October 25, 2008, 11:27:29 PM »

I looked around for a copy today. Came up empty.

Caliban · « **Reply #193 on:** October 27, 2008, 03:09:43 PM »

I can't wait to play some online/offline co-op. It's a good game.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #194 on:** October 27, 2008, 04:05:23 PM »

Quote from: Pale on October 25, 2008, 11:27:29 PM

I looked around for a copy today. Came up empty.

Yeah for me, I got mine today, but boo for me because I can't play it until tomorrow.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #195 on:** October 27, 2008, 04:12:28 PM »

Meh, I'm with Pale. It's not a big deal. You can't have freedom of religion without freedom of speech and freedom of press. The few offended would be a minority. Sony should have released a patch and been done with it, not recalled a million copies.

Schadenfreude · « **Reply #196 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:08:45 PM »

Got my copy today. Add me on PSN (ICallItFutile) if you want to play.

D_Average · « **Reply #197 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:16:21 PM »

The curse of living in the Mountains!! My Best Buy won't have it until Thursday!!

Gylldas · « **Reply #198 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:44:25 PM »

I'm gonna pick up my copy during the weekend. Working on Eternal Sonata now and I have two exams this week to focus on.

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #199 on:** October 27, 2008, 08:22:54 PM »

I moved this over to my Christmas list, so I'll get it in a couple of months. I cancelled my pre-order because I have waaaaay too many games already in the queue.

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Author Topic: Little Big Planet (Read 70353 times)