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Opinion: Dragon Age II to Include Blowjobs

Is Dragon Age II's fellatio scene detailed in the ESRB Rating BioWare's attempt to create another scandal around Dragon Age II the way they had for Dragon Age: Origins or is it just for fun?

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NYC_Gamer4829d ago

my problem is why can't mature rated games have the same things found in rated R movies without anyone complaining.

GrieverSoul4829d ago (Edited 4829d ago )

Because people and the general media sees videogames as kids stuff. Thats why people look at us gamers as men that never grow up. Still, it cracks me up when I see their kids, aged 12, "renting" women on GTA4. Even when I tell them the games violent setting, they say: "its just a videogame".

Blacktric4829d ago

I rarely give "intelligent" bubble vote, but here's one.

Malebaria4829d ago

While I despise that, I say give it some time- video games as a medium is relatively recent so it needs its time to evolve.
However, like you said, it's up to us to show that not all gamers are kids and that's precisely what the ESRB rating is for, to separate certain content that everyone with a slight sense of maturity is accustomed from movies, TV shows, from mere kids´ stuff.

Kevin ButIer4829d ago

OMG im getting this awesome sequel just to see a nice censored animation of a felation...

(Not really)

Killzone3___4829d ago (Edited 4829d ago )

i talked to my mother about my little brother want to buy gta 4-Gof of war 3 and what will effict him if he played it and she said the same , it's just a game , perents seems that they don't care or they don't understand ... i really have to show her how kratos beat someone ....

aCasualGamer4828d ago (Edited 4828d ago )

I'm not complaining on the game, but some developers are just fu**ed up in their heads. Who would wan't that kind of cutscene in a videogame anyways?

Fun? For the perverted gamers, undoubtedly. For real gamers with family and friends, no.. just uncomfortable.

The ones who say, "it's just a videogame"; don't steal the line from a random mom. They have the most general view of what a videogame really is. They probably think it's Mario but with blood. They don't know how realistic games can be.

Pacman3214828d ago

Glad to see that there are some intelligent people still left on N4G, well said.

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sbizarre4829d ago

Exactly :D I am actually glad the dragon age games have a little.. extra.. 'realistic love'.(SPOILER) I was kind of sad when i played fallout 3 and my character never once found love or made love just to die :/. Most movies we see are based on love and include making love. Doing that to a guy is based on love.. well they love it. (yes i am aware how many times i have said love) love love love love ;) hmm love :D

HardcoreGamer4828d ago

this is the problem. i know i wont be buying this game for my kid.

sale lost.

LiquifiedArt4828d ago

i just dont see sex in this these style of games as neccessary. It seems more and more its added as a "selling point" to young boys, more then anything else.

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BlackRoseDelt4829d ago

Because people tend to feel that video games are still created entirely for children. They seem to realize that the average gamer is in their late teens, 20s, or 30s and are well aware what happens in games. It's mostly people who want to yell about something so they get a small idea and go nuts without doing any research.

And did I just give the largest age gap possible for an average?

awiseman4829d ago

LOL

In other news: the Mothers union is trying to ban Biowares new games on claims that it is sucking kids minds of constructive thought...

Quagmire4829d ago

constructive thought, pfeh! How i'd love to- umm....uhhhh...wh- ooh look! a bird!

JsonHenry4829d ago

But only if you buy the super extra monster special collector's edition for an additional $200.

ThanatosDMC4829d ago

Does it give extra HP like in San Andreas?

n4f4829d ago

its a day one for me! i cant wait to buy the dlc for that/s

Zinc4829d ago

The average age for a game player is over 30 years old now, which makes sense, because these are the same people who were playing back in the Atari/NES days. Most of them never 'grew out of it' just like people don't grow out of playing sports or reading.

Games should be looked at no different than any other form of media. Some movies are not meant for kids and the same can be said for games. Politicians and parent groups are slow to catch up, but it will happen.

jrbeerman114829d ago

people can grow out of playing sports when their backs go out and their knees stop working..... just saying.

Zinc4829d ago (Edited 4829d ago )

That has to do with a physical handicap, not the desire to do something... But, I understand. I just don't think it applies. Most people that liked to play sports, still like to shoot hoops or do whatever, as much as their health and body will allow. The desire or interest is not something you grow out of, but it can become more difficult as time goes on... much like finding the time to do anything the older you get... at least until you retire and have more free time, I suppose.

jrbeerman114829d ago

i agree with your whole point, was kind of joking about sport comment.

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EA Made Dragon Age and Mass Effect DLC Free On PC By Retiring The BioWare Points System

Immersed Gamer writes: "In order to replace the oppressive BioWare Points system, EA is making a large portion of the Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC catalogs free for PC users.

For those of you blissfully unaware, EA and BioWare employed a payment system called BioWare Points on PC to pay for DLCs for titles like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. While PC gamers have been struggling with BioWare point’s unfair conversion rates and extremely scarce and cost-detrimental sales.

Console players have been allowed to purchase content in pieces through the appropriate Sony and Microsoft shops. For real money, and not BioWare monopoly bucks. In turn, console players missed out on some DLC content, such as Mass Effect 2 pre-order bonuses that have been repackaged into a DLC pack."

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TinkerNation652d ago

Great response to Ubisoft and their disgusting behavior. Ubisoft decide to take away DLC from people who paid for it, while EA give it for free to everyone when they realize their system sucks. Who would have thought that EA of all companies would be showing Ubisoft how it should be done (even if this is EA fixing their own mistakes as well).

Mobis-New-Nest652d ago

What goes around comes around and I promise you, Ubisoft will see their actions blow back on them when their diminishing sales numbers and stock taking a hit downward. That's the only way a company learns when they decide to be reactive instead of proactive.

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All BioWare Games Ranked from Worst to Best

BLG writes: "There was a time that BioWare games were the biggest deal in gaming. The Canadian developer’s legacy of all-time classics is well known. Mass Effect, Knights of the Old Republic, and Baldur’s Gate are some of the biggest names in gaming.

While BioWare’s quality has fallen off lately, there’s no denying the quality of titles in their portfolio. That’s why we’re going to dive in and rank every BioWare game from worst to best. By every, I do mean every BioWare game, even the ones you completely forgot about!"

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Orbilator811d ago

Ranked from worse to even more worse more like, they been on free fall for a fair few years now and I personally don't think any of there earlier games have aged well

autobotdan811d ago

Wow to think at one point in their history they made a Sonic the Hedgehog game..crazy

chicken_in_the_corn811d ago

Anthem is crazy underrated. I really enjoyed it. ME1 is Bioware's best imo

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Michiel1989811d ago

I actually put quite a bit of hours into Anthem but i dont think its underrated. It was a huge mess, server issues, gameplay issues, crashes, no endgame loop, too few different enemies, uninteresting gear. too few dungeons.

It for sure had potential and if they could have managed to keep the same gameplay of the classes but without the rest of the issues, this game could have been huge, but in the state in which it launched it was such a letdown. They partly fixed some of the issues, but it took too long. A grinding game like this needs to hook players from day 1.

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'Dragon Age' and Why It Sucks to Play Cult Favorite Games

Delving into a well-loved game or series years after its release, when it already has an enthusiastic and devoted fanbase, can be incredibly difficult. People can be casually mean on the internet without intending to, and that happens a lot when you say you don’t like something they do. Fans of the franchise take their love of the game very seriously. They’re fervent and devoted, which has its charms, but it can also feel like you’re disappointing them when you decide their thing is not your thing.

Snakeeater25934d ago

All dragon age games are terribly boring

Kerppamaister934d ago

Why'd you play DA2 if you thought 1 was boring?

Snakeeater25934d ago

Because of the reviews, I thought they could do better specially gameplay wise and the third one was even worst

spss11934d ago

I've never been able to complete a Dragon Age game. They always felt too rigid in design. I eventually think "why am I playing this over Witcher 3?" or pretty much any other rpg.

arkard934d ago

The same reason you read a different book, or watch different movies. Different world, characters, lore and story.

jeromeface934d ago

Idk, because maybe you completed the witcher 3? Not all of us like repeating a game over and over just because its the best in genre.

spss11934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

@arkard
Never found the story or lore of DA interesting. Inquisition was just generic evil dude with demon army wants to conquer world and you're the chosen one.

@jeromeface
I've played through Witcher 3 once, at the same time I was playing DA Inquisition. Hence the example. I never finished Inquisition and went on to complete Witcher 3.

Yui_Suzumiya934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

Well the first bored me but I loved 2 and 3. I could never get into The Witcher or Elder Scrolls but I enjoyed those as far as medieval themed RPG's go.

SegaSaturn669934d ago

I played inquisition and thought the story was pretty well done. Voice acting as well.

Lost interest when i found an ultimate weapon that could only be wieldable postgame. Like wtf would they let me even obtain it for?

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phoenixwing934d ago

Is it really a cult following if it's in the millions?

IanTH934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

lol Definitely a fair point. When a game is made and published by one of the largest video game companies on Earth, has at least 12 million sales between DA:O/DA2/DA:I, DA:I noted as being BioWare's most successful launch, and made EA enough money to greenlight a 3rd game? I'm thinking it's tough to argue that's niche :-p

If you take cult following on the face of it - a group of people who are highly dedicated & passionate about something - the author wouldn't be wrong. But they have to know that term is most widely associated with the group being small/the object being obscure, so it can't really apply here.

melons934d ago

Yeah, in what universe is a series with three games, a fourth on the way that's sold millions and is published by EA a "cult favorite"? Next you'll be telling me The Witcher 3 is a plucky and underrated indie.

IanTH933d ago

I've heard about this hidden gem called GTA V...

jznrpg934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

Cult favorite? It’s well known and sold fairly well and they are making a fourth game . I don’t see it anywhere near cult favorite status . I really enjoyed the first game and the third was pretty good (with failed mmo faults you could notice) but the second game was lazily made garbage .

Yui_Suzumiya934d ago

Second was the best game which is the biggest hot take I've ever had, lol

ElvisHuxley934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

Loved the first one, second was pretty good. Couldn't even get through the third one. Don't have high hopes for 4, but hey, nowhere to go but up hopefully.

moomoo319934d ago (Edited 934d ago )

DA: Origins was cool, but I got Mass Effect 2 at the same time and goddayum there was no comparison imo.

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