That's exactly what I was going to reply with. XP is very insecure pertaining to web-based security.

Maybe I am not sure what their policy is then? Do they say they are fine with heterosexual relations but not homosexual relations in their policy?

I started playing this one last night and I feel like I am getting the same enjoyment level out of it with my friend. I got it for $40 (since I had a $20 credit) and I'd say it's worth that if you have a friend to play it with. We are about 6 missions in and I don't even really remember what the mission/story is but…

If it's mandatory and it's included with the system, what is the issue? I'm just curious.

I can only get so mad for the free service that I am being provided. I understand if people are angry and want to quit Google for this, I really do. But I am so embedded into their ecosystem of apps and machines that it would be too annoying for me to leave. And to be honest, I really don't want to. They have been…

Your view is very black and white. Negotiations are everywhere and life and a, "take it or leave it," approach isn't always applicable. But I do agree with you as far as saying this may be over-analyzing. It's like saying, "Be and optimist, not a pessimist!"

Oh man, THAT was the best part about high school for me haha. I am a Software Engineer now and I think part of my aspirations was breaking those games down and figuring out how they worked.

I believe the level cap raise is free. The new Vault Hunter will cost money though.

I am with you. I understand why people like the game but for some reason I could never get into it. I've started Bioshock on 4 separate occasions and just couldn't finish it.

I think what he meant was being part of it. The other AC games you played within the times. In AC3 you we a part of the American Revolution, a part of why it was successful.

I feel I am exactly like you. I won't scoff at people for using what they want. Hell, I use a Keurig most of the time. But I do get local beans or good stuff often as well and I do enjoy them a lot more.

I work from home on occasion. I have flex time so it's really nice. One day at a time, here and there, and I am pretty productive. Consecutive days in a row, however, and I miss the social interaction.

I am wondering if it is more of ISP's trying to appease the MPAA and RIAA by saying, "Look, we are doing something!" I don't blame them if this is true.

Haha yeah. I understand the disappointment due to the hype, but it is what it is. I think I might be overly-lenient because I wasn't planning on getting this game originally, I did it for a friend. I am happy with it though.

Yeah, this is kind of what I was trying to get at. Thanks for writing it out. I am not saying this game should be a 9 or a 10. But I think the scores of 6 are fair. It's a fun multiplayer which people should grab when it drops to $30/$40. But to say it's garbage? I think that might be a stretch.

What do you mean by, "tries too hard to be authentic?" I don't blame people for hating it. I am enjoying the MP (haven't touched SP yet) so if someone got it for SP I understand their anger. I haven't heard many complaints about MP not being fun.

Yeah, that's how I am feeling. I wish I paid $30-$40 for it but a friend really wanted me to play with him. It's pretty fun. Not an amazing game but I'd say it's a 65/100.

I wish rating were more fair. I feel if something isn't an 80 or higher (or 8+) then it is poo pooed on. I'd give the game a 65. I wouldn't say, "avoid this game like the plague," but I would say it isn't worth more than $40. I believe most of the negativity is that it is overpriced and disappointing because of…

I am the exact same way. My friend was amazed because after 12pm if he drinks coffee he is screwed for sleep. I can drink a pot of coffee and a liter of soda then sleep soundly. I just enjoy the taste of different coffees so I drink a lot.

I could be wrong but I believe student athletes are not allowed to be cover athletes according to NCAA rules. The reason there have been players on the cover in previous years is because they went to the NFL and were available for an endorsement.