To Popeye:

UH....you're kidding right? North America consists of 3, count 'em three, different countries. The United States of America (not the same thing as North America) Canada, and Mexico. Onto to the actual topic. I have 4. A U.S., Japan, Hong Kong, and U.K. account.

Two COMPLETELY different styles of online play. I enjoy them both. Although, I have to say I enjoy listening to fewer people saying retarded crap like "I pwned you b*****s!" and "N****r." on MGO. But, they are both awesome games. Save up. Get both.

1) How old were you when you started playing violent video games?

Well, that depends on your definition of violent. But I have been playing video games since the age of 3 or so. For nearly 29 years.

2) How old are you now?

I am 31 years old.

3) Have you noticed more aggressiveness after playing violent video games?

I have played Resident Evil 1-4, MGS 1-3, MGO, Wolfenstein, Doom, Mortal Kombat (all of them), Street Fighter (all of them), GTA's 1 - San Andreas, etc. And the answer is no. I have not noticed myself becoming more aggressive after playing these games. Also, after the Columbine incident, the media frequently referred to FPS's as training tools on how to use guns. This is absolutely ridiculous. If you've ever fired a real gun, you know that a video game could not possibly prepare you for the experience.

4) What is your stance on this subject? Do you think that video games can instill violent behavior in people?

My stance is this. Media, video games, or entertainment of any kind CANNOT instill violent tendencies into people. If someone has a history of violent behavior, should they play violent games, or view violent media? Probably not. On the other hand, can your average everyday person, child up to adult, play violent video games or view violent media with no adverse effects? Yes. Absolutely. I am living proof. As I said before, I have played many violent video games. I have also viewed/read violent films, television, news stories, websites, anime, comic, books, etc, etc. With no adverse effects whatsoever.

5) What do you think of activists like Thompson and Clinton?

Well, I think they are exhibiting a very common human behavior. Fear. They fear what they do not understand. When something like Columbine or Virginia Tech happens, people look for some kind of explanation for the perpetrators actions. And video games are an easy scapegoat. Especially for alot of todays parents who did not grow up playing video games. Thompson's and Clinton's crusades against violent video games are no different than Fredric Wertham's crusade against comics in the 40's and 50's. The bottom line is this. Video games are a scapegoat. Nothing more. What people should be concerned with are BAD PARENTS. I don't blame Doom and Marilyn Manson for the Columbine massacre. I blame those kids' parents who paid so little attention to their children, they didn't know they were amassing an arsenal. Or maybe we should place some of the blame on the kids who bullied and terrorized these kids because they were "nerds, or geeks". If anything, our society, our culture are to blame. NOT our pop culture.

6)If you have any children, would you let them play the games you do, or not? Why?

I do not have any children. If I did, I would base my decisions on the maturity level and intelligence of my child.

Sorry if that was REALLY long. Good luck on your paper!

For everyone who keeps posting their game ID's:

The game ID is NOT what people will see when playing the game. You will name your character when you create it. You can use the same thing as the game ID. But, you will have to enter it again.

Ok I got everything set up and now im trynna log in and i keep on gettin a error is that normal?? I have a game id and a konami id but i still cant log in.Jacboy71

The servers for the game itself won't be up until the 21st. So yeah, that's normal.