@GrandmasterYoda: The reasoning behind, "I don't remember games being patched on the n64 and psx," is just awful.

@tyger79: Nice try, Eric Schmidt.

@erichg14:

@quillaja: Sending ignorant people links to scientific data that refutes that drivel isn't "being a dick." Spreading ignorance and politicizing science is "being a dick."

@coronaas: I found out who Boxxy is just yesterday. Such a cutie.

@Pissed Off PC Gamer: How is Zerg OP? Is it only in diamond league? So far I am finding them the hardest race to use.

@insane2100: no problem. I too will be grumbling at my lack of chances to win an xbox by eating fast food.

@insane2100: [official rules]

@Gustavo Victoria: Sell it for hundreds of dollars?

"Social misconception often mistake gamers for couch-bound lazybones who have twitchy fingers and limited attention spans. The truth is we're able to apply our attention for hours to tasks that require intense concentration, persistence and mental organization."

@The Squid: What's your hurry? Throw some more Um's and Ah's in there!

HD remakes of the long-running franchises would be great for gamers who came in at this generation and want to get filled in on the backstory without hurting their eyes on old graphics...and earning achievements while doing it!

Watched it in 720p. Wasn't fooled for a second. Looks like Halo 1 graphics at best.

@Manly McBeeferton: I bought an Xbox *for* Halo 2, though the console itself was not without its merits. There are a couple things I liked about it over the PS2:

@pwheeler: Good to see someone else acknowledge the annoying sense of entitlement that runs amok on this site.

@ultravox3030: :(

@mrln: I put a few hours into it and quit. Couldn't stand it. I like fast-paced games such as RTSs and FPSs. If I'm gonna play an RPG it has to be an action-RPG like Fable.

@arrow.69: Cool! I will try this out sometime.

A lot of these sentiments resonate with me, and you are correct: a minimalist lifestyle, in and of itself, does not make you a better person. One of the reasons I attempt to minimize my spending is so that I will have more cash to give away to charitable causes.

@AlphaJarmel: So true!