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George Hook on why he hates gaming !

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  • #122
    Korvanica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Korvanica


    I hate that guy...John Dildo or whatever his name is...

    "Ill tutor you on wasting your life"

    idiot...


  • #123
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    Hercule wrote: »
    Popcap marketing girl sounds hot

    which one is it?


  • #124
    Menengroth™
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Menengroth™


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    My friends in games journalism tell me the Popcap girl games are more gorgeous than they sound on the radio.

    Could see her on their live stream.


    I would.


  • #125
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,365 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Surprisingly balanced piece. He's clearly someone who's approaching the whole thing from a position on ignorance but was fair and willing to listen.


  • #126
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,337 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    Its annoying when they have nice well balanced debates with people who know what they are on about. Bring back Joe Duffy !!


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  • #127
    Lucutus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭Lucutus


    Good job Cathy

    Wasn't impressed with Moynes all in all.

    Someone should send Hook some WW2 strategy games :)


  • #128
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    My friends in games journalism tell me the Popcap girl games are more gorgeous than they sound on the radio.

    everyone who works at popcap is a gem, on both sides of the pond. they helpful to the point of ridiculousness


  • #129
    Sabre0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭Sabre0001


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Yeah but at least it's very objective. George seems more interested than condescending. It's going on the the games industry in Ireland which is an important issue because with tax breaks not being given in the UK it's the perfect oppurtunity to poach some talent and industry for the economy.

    Agreed. It was a relatively positive piece.

    unfortunately, UK companies are being given their tax breaks: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12829815

    Story broke the same week I was writing an assignment on Ireland's suitability as a gaming development hub...and how we could capitalise with the UK not giving breaks :)

    🤪



  • #130
    Hercule
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Hercule


    that was painless, for real gamers tbh - well done irreverant gamer guy with your unusual jibes about communism.

    as usual some sensationalist asshat texts in ranting about ppl (one person) in korea neglecting children (a child) to play a game - of course its the games fault - nothing to do with the fact the parent is an absolute nutter.


  • #131
    deathrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭deathrider


    That kinda sounded like when I used to explain games to my dad, and all he could really grasp was the fact that Mario was a plumber. Luckily the chick in that debate with George was cute enough to keep me entertained.


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  • #132
    NunianVonFuch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭NunianVonFuch


    That was actually quite nice. No condescending tone and some informed opinions given in a nice jovial tone. Good job! Plus the unintentional comedy: "I played this great game, what was it? Hearts! Have you played Hearts John?"

    For someone who doesn't play games he did a good job of staying objective :D


  • #133
    CombatCow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    Hehe, that was pretty tame but hopefully George learned a thing or two :D


  • #134
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    In fairness, George was alot more open to listen than many others have been when bringing up the subject of gaming.

    Expect to see George online, soon :pac:

    xXGeorgeHooksCockXx has killed you


    xXGeorgeHooksCockXx: PWNED n00b!!!


  • #135
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    Dcully wrote: »
    LOL i can see George getting sacked for failing to turn into Newstalk because he was up playing world of warcraft all night - he seems to be getting into it :D
    "SAAAAAHrrry I'm late for the show folks, my nub guuuuuildies kept wiping on Nefffaaaaaaaahrian. "


  • #136
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    Ah well that was a let down. I'm off to read about astrology and evolution.


  • #137
    Wolfe Tone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭Wolfe Tone


    So we all like Hook now?


  • #138
    NunianVonFuch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭NunianVonFuch


    Wait he wants to play chess online with 42 japanese teenagers? Has he got some fetish he should (n't) tell us about???


  • #139
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,834 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I'm shocked at how well that show went and how positive it was.

    Was expecting this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_sJnFUHcrg


  • #140
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    Dcully wrote: »
    OH FFS "French people like to be snipers" seriously where TF does he get his info?

    I play COD religiously and this is true in most cases, the French are campers :D


  • #141
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,337 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I'm shocked at how well that show went and how positive it was.

    Was expecting this:


    That was funny when the former editor of the Sun spoke about how games are sexist.


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  • #142
    Sabre0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭Sabre0001


    Sent my text in:
    Gaming chat was a disappointment. Where were the illogical and misguided arguments designed to make rational people angry?


    :)

    🤪



  • #143
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,712 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I'm shocked at how well that show went and how positive it was.

    Was expecting this:

    Fair play to yer man for not kicking that bitch beside him square in the face!


  • #144
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Potential-Monke wrote: »
    Fair play to yer man for not kicking that bitch beside him square in the face!


    I thought she done pretty good tbh, cant see what your on about :confused:


  • #145
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,712 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    Dcully wrote: »
    I thought she done pretty good tbh, cant see what your on about :confused:

    I meant in that video above, yer one from PopCap was sound.


  • #146
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Potential-Monke wrote: »
    I meant in that video above, yer one from PopCap was sound.

    lol ok my bad :)
    I didnt watch the vid yet.


  • #147
    deathrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭deathrider


    Potential-Monke wrote: »
    Fair play to yer man for not kicking that bitch beside him square in the face!

    Yip, there's no video game/real violence there :rolleyes:


  • #148
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    That was boring. I stayed in after work for THAT?! I want my time back Georgey!


  • #149
    Morag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭Morag


    Desire. wrote: »
    Except most people don't have an interest in astronomy or evolution, so why would we do that?

    You should try playing spore :)


  • #150
    boobar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭boobar


    IamtheWalrus wrote: »
    What do you get out of it, as an adult?

    I'm on the fence here (so to speak). Used to enjoy playing video games when I was younger. I'm in my very late thirties now and am really considering getting a PS3. One part of me says, go for it, a games console, bluray player, and music system all in one.

    The other part of me says I'll spend hours on end playing Call of Duty, getting it in the neck from the wife.

    I suppose it would be useful to see what's the age profile of users on this forum, if they wanted to share it.

    Should I go for it? Get the PS3? Grow fat? Go mental?


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  • #151
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    IamtheWalrus wrote: »
    What do you get out of it, as an adult?

    what do you get out of reading?

    or watching a movie or tv show?

    what do you get out of listening to music?


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