We'd like to be envious of Angelina Jolie's vast wealth and movie star looks, but heck, we just can't muster up the hate -- not when she has the nous to buy games like Ghost Squad.Alas, not everybody appreciates Ms. Jolie's discerning taste in Wii Zapper titles. Brad Pitt's own sister, for example, was less than pleased that her children received a copy of the T-rated game from the actress for Christmas, and apparently sent it back with a slightly indignant note, explaining to Auntie that "We don't promote violence in our home."
This apparently trivial celebrity tale probably raises lots of important questions concerning violent video game content and the role of parents. But we have our own questions -- vital questions -- that need answers. Questions such as: Did Jolie get the game cheap? Does she have her own dolphin-shaped Zapper? And if so ... does she read us?! Hai Angelina!
[Via Game Politics]
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1-16-2008 @ 7:56PM
comtar said...
I bet this game will sell more if you just had an ad that said "Angelina Jolie bought this game, so should YOU!"
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1-16-2008 @ 8:22PM
Shadow31 said...
I admit it, I am actually Angelina Jolie, and yes, I do read NWFB, I got the game for full price, and I do in fact own a dolphin shaped Zapper.
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1-16-2008 @ 9:11PM
Secre said...
Will you go out with me, miss Jolie?
1-16-2008 @ 10:04PM
Shadow31 said...
No, I'm married.
1-16-2008 @ 11:47PM
Secre said...
Damn this "marriage" concept...
1-17-2008 @ 1:57AM
Tom said...
"I'm in the frickin' game design industry, I know what the frick I'm talking about..." ~ Angelina Jolie, Dec 20th
"Hmmm... for a budget price, I would consider this. But if it's set at $50, I think I'll pass..." ~ Angelina Jolie, Dec 17th
"I don't have a whole lot to play before school starts up again Monday. Then again, I work all day tomorrow, am going out with my fiancee on Sunday, and might be hanging with a friend today, so Link's Crossbow Training will be enough for me." ~ Angelina Jolie, Nov 30th
1-17-2008 @ 3:20AM
Anticrawl said...
Neat but are you serious about the "Does she have her own dolphin-shaped Zapper?"
Honestly do you guys really think Dolphins have gills? What are you guys 3 years old? Yeah, I'll be leaving now........ Gonna go drown myself now that I have proof that there is no hope left for this world.
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1-17-2008 @ 6:13AM
Anticrawl said...
Angelina Jolie buys Ghost Squad, promotes violence, makes out with brother again. Turns out she has a penis, her jawline tells the tale.
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1-17-2008 @ 9:36AM
Ethan said...
"We promote stupidity in our homes!"
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1-17-2008 @ 11:06AM
James said...
"Can I watch that movie with Auntie in it?"
"Not while you live under my roof!"
Seriously, it must get awkward explaining how you don't let you kids watch your sibling's movies because you think they're evil or something. I mean, they don't say how old the kids are -- I wouldn't let e.g. a 6-year-old watch Tomb Raider either -- but that line really does make the sister sound stupid.
Maybe she could trade in the game for Crossbow Training? I don't think that's violent...
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