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Valve pursued by EA for over a possible $1 billion

Apparently reported by the New York Times, it seems that EA has been pursuing Valve for almost a year. "Not that Mr. Newell hasn't had opportunities to sell out. Valve has been pursued over the years...

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Why do people believe in the Bible?

Im not trying to start a shitstorm here, but this bugs me. This isnt nessessarily a "God" thread but rather its about the Bible. When I was growing up I was a pretty fuckin smart kid. I was that kid...

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Poll: What color eyes do you want to have?

Alright, basic question for all you Escapists: if you could choose what color your eyes were, what would you pick? I'm afraid that the poll didn't have room for an "other" option, so if it's not one of...

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Chicago Teacher Strike Is A Perfect Example Of What's Wrong With Public...

Chicago School teachers making an average of 71+ thousand of tax payer dollars a year before their unbelievably good benefits package are out on strike. These people deserve nothing less than to be...

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Poll: Do you want gaming to become more 'casual', or not?

Casual...

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Does growing up in rural setting make you have better values?

I was eating lunch not ten minutes ago at my favorite restaurant in town, I finished up, cleared my table and disposed of the trash. I was on my way out when I noticed an elderly couple getting out of...

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Obsidian Teases a New RPG

Obsidian Teases a New RPG What is "Project X?" Pop yourself over to Obsidian's website and you'll be greeted by a strange, new landing page: The number 4, circled by an Ouroboros, and a question. "What...

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Do we go a little too far with hatred?

People really like to talk about how much they hate certain things on the internet, the Escapist is no exception. Now against certain things I can understand, like EA and Michael Bay, since they...

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What was the last Youtube video you watched/are watching?!

ESCAAAAPIIISSTTTTTTT. Tsia. What was the last video you watched/are watching on Youtube?Do you like their videos normally? Why're you watching it? For me...I've got this playing in the background... I...

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Anime intro/end

Hey guy & gals..I'm current watching berserk, as much as this series is amazing I am let down by a poor intro for such a kick ass series.So just wondering what series have the same effect for you...

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Historical "facts" and popular representations of histrical figures that are...

I am a big fan of history, I love reading about it, and learning new things. However, this love of history has lead to me getting annoyed when people start saying things that aren't really true, bust...

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How popular is the "fat acceptance" movement?

I've heard a lot about this whole thing, and luckily it hasn't cropped up where I live. But I'm more than a bit curious about whether this is actually catching on, or if it's just some half-hearted...

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Gaymer Sub-Reddit Faces Legal Threat

Gaymer Sub-Reddit Faces Legal Threat The owner of Gaymer.org has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Gaymer sub-reddit. The Gaymer sub-reddit, as you may have already guessed, is an online...

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Terraria coming to XBLA/PSN, PC users pissed

Source: http://www.destructoid.com/terraria-coming-to-xbla-psn-pc-users-pissed-234763.phtml Terraria has today been announced for consoles, coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network with...

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September 11, 11 year anniversary

Hard to believe it's been 11 years today, since this happened. So, Escapists ...Any thoughts on the subject? What's changed in your view? Is this event even relevant these days?

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Jimquisition: Anita Sarkeesian - The Monster Gamers Created

Anita Sarkeesian - The Monster Gamers Created Angry gamers have been to Anita Sarkeesian (and gaming feminism in general) what DRM has been to piracy. Attempts to kill a thing have only made it...

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Should 9/11 be Allowed to be Funny?

Now hear me out. Because i think it should. Humor is a natural way of dealing with an event without it necessarily being meant to cause offense. If something can be mocked then it removes some of power...

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The Big Picture: You Are Wrong About Sucker Punch, Part Two

You Are Wrong About Sucker Punch, Part Two Spoilers abound in this week's finale to Bob's retrospective on Sucker Punch. Watch Video

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Terraria Goes to Consoles, PC Gamers Go Nuts

Terraria Goes to Consoles, PC Gamers Go Nuts PC gamers are hopping mad that the indie hit Terraria is coming to consoles. Released back in May 2011, the action-adventure-RPG Terraria was a pretty big...

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We Are Our Avatars IV (CLOSED TO NEW PEOPLE)

So...Hi everybody. Welcome to the thread...Anyway... READ THIS The premise is simple.Your character is your avatar.They have the same powers, personality etc. WE HAVE A TV TROPES PAGE. READ AT YOUR OWN...

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