The Top 7 Signs a
Video Game Sucks
(Part II)

7> Super Mario should not be dodging cops and shooting pimps in Miami.

6> It’s been assigned as homework by your Social Studies teacher.

5> Your avatar choices are: Cokie Roberts, Ward Cleaver, Ted Koppel, Condoleeza Rice or Mister Rogers.

4> The smoldering sexuality, barely constrained violence, and intense interpersonal drama does not translate well to Scrabble.

3> As the sequel to “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,” you had high hopes for “Jury Duty: San Francisco.”

2> Not only does your mother play it, she’s already kicking your ass at the 15th level.

and the Number 1 Sign a Video Game Sucks…

1> The RPG is so lifelike, you almost believe you’re a real blogger.

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Credits:

Selected from 40 submissions from 13 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Brandon Hunt, Braintree, MA — 1
Chuck Burke, Phoenix, NY — 2
Douglas Frank, Crosby, TX — 3, 5
James Knowles, Bellingham, WA — 4
Kim Walker-Daniels, Sun Prairie, WI — 6
Laura Oberst, Columbus, OH — 7
Larry Mills, Keeseville, NY — 7
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator, Topic