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Sears Xbox 360 commercial has underage kid loving M-rated games

A new Sears commercial for the Xbox 360 has a young boy named Connor telling us what he discovered at Sears. Connor hit the mother lode, because he found a 360, Need for Speed, FIFA, and ... Halo and Halo 2. He dreamily looks off-screen as he fondly remembers fragging someone on the Sanctuary, and telling them they just got pwned.

Tut6490d ago

Hahahahaha! I don't watch TV so thank you for posting this, otherwise I would have completely missed it.

That was great. Just another reason why rating systems are not effective for the most part. At least not the way they are doing it now. =/

willymcd6490d ago

have to be ned flanders or satan to deny your kid of any age to play halo. frankly who give a cr@p that the kid referenced halo. what a stupid post, trying to make a deal out of nothing.

calderra6490d ago

The "deal" is that most parents (and executives, and politicans) are too retarded to "get" the ratings system and its usefulness.

See also: "It's okay if my kid shoots up crack to increase his strength and beats a prostitute to her bloody doom to steal back his money, but if her breasts are too exposed, then I'm going to sue the company!"

This ad is just more confirmation that at least one quarter of Americans are functionally retarded. And most of them are managers or politicians.

PS360PCROCKS6489d ago

Know what I truly hate about this site? People like you and not only you who just blatantly come out and insult americans, so excuse me I am American and I don't personally need your generalizations about who or what I am because your in a different country, I'm american and I'm sorry but the other 99% of us as well don't sit around knocking any other countries, we personally don't care about who or what your doing, so next time just leave your ideas where they belong and that's safely in your head

TheMART6489d ago

I must agree that what is said about the difference between violence, sex and all is a bit strange.

No offence, but it surprises me that a government debates about violence in videogames, that are rating for 18 years and older etc.

The shopowner/seller has to check if the person that buys it is old enough and parents should check their kids if they didn't get a copy from a friend or something like that.

But for the rest anything should be possible. Like it is in (porn)movies, thrillers, horrors, and what more there is in a less likely fiction.

Too bad this video was removed I think it should have cracked me up. Bad publicity for MS so they shot it down?

MetalNCarnet6490d ago

OOOOOOOOOH BOY, I bet we'll here something about this on the news soon. JT will make sure of that. Why pravoke them Sears, why!?!?!

alilhappything6489d ago

Hmmm... what to target and condemn...
Genocide in Sudan...no
Crime...no
Identity theft...no
Oh wait how about Video Games!!!
-damn politicians

THELANDSOFSAND6489d ago (Edited 6489d ago )

HALO 2 CORRUPTS AMERICAN YOUTH!

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave320h ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6023h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro243h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro243h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Microsoft is discounting the Xbox 360 store up to 90% before it shuts down for good

Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.

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Tacoboto6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8

Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.

I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price

franwex3h ago

Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.

I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!

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Xbox gamers warned they've 72 hours before a ton of classic games are gone forever

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.

The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.

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shadowT12h ago

Phil Spencer: "Game preservation is critical to us at Team Xbox."

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darthv728h ago(Edited 8h ago)

Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.

I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.

Lightning777h ago

Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.

They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.

Vits9h ago

Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.

Inverno7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.

hiawa236h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.

anast4h ago

They are holding games hostage so people spend more money. This is some sleazy stuff.

Reaper22_3h ago

No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!

anast2h ago

I'm not sure we are on the same page.

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