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In case you've been living under a rock all week, X-Play just celebrated their 1000th episode, so it makes sense that The Sess would use this week's Soapbox to look back at how games have evolved since he started working in television. Considering the first game that Adam ever talked about on camera was the very first Unreal <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/1069/unreal/index/" title="Unreal">Unreal</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/1069/unreal/news/" title="Unreal news">News</a></h6> (1)</li> <li><h6>Previews</h6></li> <li><h6>Review</h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/1069/unreal/videos/" title="Unreal videos">Videos</a></h6> (3)</li> <li><h6>Screenshots</h6></li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/1069/unreal/cheats/" title="Unreal cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (127)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> , much has changed since then. So take this unique opportunity to peak into the mind of Adam Sessler as he reminisces about his career, the games he's played, and the years that have passed in between.

Happy 1000th episode X-Play!

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It's a bit unorthodox for a highly anticipated game to be released in January. We're all used to the deluge of big titles coming out in the holiday shopping season, but what are we supposed to play the rest of the year?

That is exactly why Adam is so glad that Mass Effect 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/index/" title="Mass+Effect+2">Mass Effect 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/news/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">News</a></h6> (71)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/previews/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (20)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/review/" title="Mass+Effect+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/videos/" title="Mass+Effect+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (70)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Mass+Effect+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (40)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/cheats/" title="Mass+Effect+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (56)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/index/" title="Mass+Effect+2">Mass Effect 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/news/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">News</a></h6> (69)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/previews/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (20)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/review/" title="Mass+Effect+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/videos/" title="Mass+Effect+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (70)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Mass+Effect+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (40)</li> <li><h6>Cheats and Walkthroughs</h6></li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> came out this week. To quote the man himself, "sometimes a game just scratches that itch. I had an itch and Mass Effect 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/index/" title="Mass+Effect+2">Mass Effect 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/news/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">News</a></h6> (71)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/previews/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (20)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/review/" title="Mass+Effect+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/videos/" title="Mass+Effect+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (70)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Mass+Effect+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (40)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/50298/mass-effect-2/cheats/" title="Mass+Effect+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (56)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/index/" title="Mass+Effect+2">Mass Effect 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/news/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">News</a></h6> (69)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/previews/" title="Mass+Effect+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (20)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/review/" title="Mass+Effect+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/videos/" title="Mass+Effect+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (70)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/50303/mass-effect-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Mass+Effect+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (40)</li> <li><h6>Cheats and Walkthroughs</h6></li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> scratched it." To get all the details from the man himself, press play and then let us know what you think in the comments.

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The Soapbox has moved to Tuesdays! That's right people. The Sess will now be spitting his wisdom for you on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. That's one day earlier that you get to hear the pearls of wisdom from G4's Editor in Chief.

On to this week's subject. Bayonetta <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/index/" title="Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/news/" title="Bayonetta news">News</a></h6> (29)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/previews/" title="Bayonetta news">Previews</a></h6> (10)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/review/" title="Bayonetta review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/videos/" title="Bayonetta videos">Videos</a></h6> (31)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/screenshots-and-images/" title="Bayonetta screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/cheats/" title="Bayonetta cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (68)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/index/" title="Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/news/" title="Bayonetta news">News</a></h6> (28)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/previews/" title="Bayonetta news">Previews</a></h6> (9)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/review/" title="Bayonetta review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/videos/" title="Bayonetta videos">Videos</a></h6> (30)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/screenshots-and-images/" title="Bayonetta screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/cheats/" title="Bayonetta cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (53)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> has been getting rave reviews from multiple gaming media outlets, and everyone seems to really enjoy it. Enter Adam Sessler who not only loved playing Bayonetta <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/index/" title="Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/news/" title="Bayonetta news">News</a></h6> (29)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/previews/" title="Bayonetta news">Previews</a></h6> (10)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/review/" title="Bayonetta review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/videos/" title="Bayonetta videos">Videos</a></h6> (31)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/screenshots-and-images/" title="Bayonetta screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/cheats/" title="Bayonetta cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (68)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/index/" title="Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/news/" title="Bayonetta news">News</a></h6> (28)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/previews/" title="Bayonetta news">Previews</a></h6> (9)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/review/" title="Bayonetta review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/videos/" title="Bayonetta videos">Videos</a></h6> (30)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/screenshots-and-images/" title="Bayonetta screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/cheats/" title="Bayonetta cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (53)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> , but truly enjoyed every aspect of it. Not only is the combat frantic and fluid, but the art direction is beautiful, the characters are hilarious, and the story is reminiscent of a great, cheesy exploitation film. But don't take my word for it. Check out what Adam has to say about his favorite game of the moment, Bayonetta <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/index/" title="Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/news/" title="Bayonetta news">News</a></h6> (29)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/previews/" title="Bayonetta news">Previews</a></h6> (10)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/review/" title="Bayonetta review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/videos/" title="Bayonetta videos">Videos</a></h6> (31)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/screenshots-and-images/" title="Bayonetta screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/51790/bayonetta/cheats/" title="Bayonetta cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (68)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/index/" title="Bayonetta">Bayonetta</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/news/" title="Bayonetta news">News</a></h6> (28)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/previews/" title="Bayonetta news">Previews</a></h6> (9)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/review/" title="Bayonetta review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/videos/" title="Bayonetta videos">Videos</a></h6> (30)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/screenshots-and-images/" title="Bayonetta screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/51781/bayonetta/cheats/" title="Bayonetta cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (53)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> .

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It seems like everyone is talking about 3-D these days. Between the success of Avatar to all the new 3-D TVs shown off at CES 2010, one might think that it's the next big thing. Will games start going into the third dimension? The Sess doesn't think so, which is why he used this week's Soapbox to talk about his perspective on the expected 3-D revolution. Would you like to play games while wearing prism glasses that make it look like things are flying towards your face? Or are you happy with the current state of gaming technology? Let us know in the comments.

Also, don't forget that as of next week, Sessler's Soapbox will be posted on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. That means you get to listen to Adam's golden opinions a day earlier each week. Score!

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It's the first full week of a new year, so everyone is looking forward and talking about what the next 12 months will bring. Adam Sessler is no exception, so it's fairly appropriate that this week's Soapbox is about just that; what he thinks will be happening in the world of gaming over the next year. Obviously the release schedule is already jam-packed with amazing titles we all want to play, but what about Sony and Microsoft's new motion control peripherals? How will they change the industry? Check out Adam's predictions and then let us know what you think.

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It's the end of the year. The end of a decade. The end of an era. What better time to sit down and look back at what the past decade of gaming has brought into our homes. Such is the subject of the last Soapbox of 2009. Adam sits down to talk about all the games and gaming trends that have come and gone since the year 2000. Some good, some bad, but mostly good. So sit back, press play, and enjoy the nostalgia. Happy New Year!

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Well the end of the year is quickly approaching, so what better time to sit down with Adam Sessler and hear his opinion on the state of the gaming industry in 2009. Some publishers laughed, some cried, but all in all gamers had a great collection of masterfully crafted interactive entertainment to choose from this year. Check out what The Sess has to say about the past 12 months and let us know if you agree or disagree with him. Happy Holidays!

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The votes are in, and this year, X-Play gave Uncharted 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/index/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves">Uncharted 2: Among Thieves</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/news/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves news">News</a></h6> (58)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/previews/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves news">Previews</a></h6> (21)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/review/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/videos/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves videos">Videos</a></h6> (72)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/screenshots-and-images/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (46)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/cheats/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (102)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> their award for Game of the Year. Check out all the winners right here on TheFeed. On that note, Adam has decided to get into even more detail about why he thinks Uncharted 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/index/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves">Uncharted 2: Among Thieves</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/news/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves news">News</a></h6> (58)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/previews/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves news">Previews</a></h6> (21)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/review/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/videos/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves videos">Videos</a></h6> (72)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/screenshots-and-images/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (46)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/cheats/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (102)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> deserved the award on this week's Soapbox. Not only that, the discussion about the game will go even further on tomorrow's episode of Feedback, so don't forget to check that out. But for now, let's enjoy this small window into Adam's brain to find out what made Uncharted 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/index/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves">Uncharted 2: Among Thieves</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/news/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves news">News</a></h6> (58)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/previews/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves news">Previews</a></h6> (21)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/review/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/videos/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves videos">Videos</a></h6> (72)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/screenshots-and-images/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (46)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/57025/uncharted-2-among-thieves/cheats/" title="Uncharted+2%3a+Among+Thieves cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (102)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> his pick for Game of the Year.

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It's that time of year. All the major games media outlets are posting their lists of nominees for many different categories of awards, most importantly Game of the Year. G4 is no different, and Adam has taken the time out of his busy schedule to use this week's Soapbox to explain how our editorial staff determined which games made the cut.

So go check out the complete list of X-Play's Best of 2009 nominees. To find out how they got there, just press play. Are you satisfied with our choices and Adam's explanation? Or do you still think we missed a game that deserved out attention? Let us know in the comments below.

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Gamers across the globe always gain a certain level of excitement every time a new Mario game comes out. This year we've all been anticipating the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab Wii'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 Wii'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/index/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii">New Super Mario Bros. Wii</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/news/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii news">News</a></h6> (23)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/previews/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii news">Previews</a></h6> (2)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/review/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/videos/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii videos">Videos</a></h6> (27)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/screenshots-and-images/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (14)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/cheats/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (24)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> , hoping it would be a return to form and embrace the 2-D side-scrolling Mario gameplay that we all grew up on. But does the update hold a candle to it's predecessors? In this week's Soapbox, Adam tries to explain why he wasn't as compelled to play this new Mario game as he has been with previous installments. How do you feel about New Super Mario Bros. Wii <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab Wii'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 Wii'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/index/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii">New Super Mario Bros. Wii</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/news/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii news">News</a></h6> (23)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/previews/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii news">Previews</a></h6> (2)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/review/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/videos/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii videos">Videos</a></h6> (27)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/screenshots-and-images/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (14)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/wii/61993/new-super-mario-bros-wii/cheats/" title="New+Super+Mario+Bros.+Wii cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (24)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> ?

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This week, we have much to be thankful for. One thing we should all be thankful for is the fact that Adam Sessler takes the time out of his busy schedule each week to let us know what's on his mind. This week, Adam is going to respond to some of your criticisms about the recent scoring of Assassin's Creed II <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/index/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II">Assassin's Creed II</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/news/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II news">News</a></h6> (43)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/previews/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II news">Previews</a></h6> (13)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/review/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/videos/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II videos">Videos</a></h6> (68)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/screenshots-and-images/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (18)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61709/assassins-creed-ii/cheats/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (54)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/index/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II">Assassin's Creed II</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/news/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II news">News</a></h6> (43)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/previews/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II news">Previews</a></h6> (13)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/review/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/videos/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II videos">Videos</a></h6> (70)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/screenshots-and-images/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (18)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61710/assassins-creed-ii/cheats/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (61)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/57593/assassins-creed-ii/index/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II">Assassin's Creed II</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/57593/assassins-creed-ii/news/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II news">News</a></h6> (36)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/57593/assassins-creed-ii/previews/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II news">Previews</a></h6> (14)</li> <li><h6>Review</h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/57593/assassins-creed-ii/videos/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II videos">Videos</a></h6> (67)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/57593/assassins-creed-ii/screenshots-and-images/" title="Assassin's+Creed+II screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (20)</li> <li><h6>Cheats and Walkthroughs</h6></li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div>  and Left 4 Dead 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/index/" title="Left+4+Dead+2">Left 4 Dead 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/news/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 news">News</a></h6> (58)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/previews/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (20)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/review/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/videos/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (62)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (44)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61952/left-4-dead-2/cheats/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (55)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/62550/left-4-dead-2/index/" title="Left+4+Dead+2">Left 4 Dead 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/62550/left-4-dead-2/news/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 news">News</a></h6> (46)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/62550/left-4-dead-2/previews/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (18)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/62550/left-4-dead-2/review/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/62550/left-4-dead-2/videos/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (50)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/62550/left-4-dead-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Left+4+Dead+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (8)</li> <li><h6>Cheats and Walkthroughs</h6></li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> . Many of you pointed out that these sequels have improvements over their predicessors, but got a lower score. Press play to find out why.

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It was just yesterday that we all found out about the closing of Pandemic Studios, creators of the Mercenaries <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/35418/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames/index/" title="Mercenaries+2%3a+World+in+Flames">Mercenaries 2: World in Flames</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/35418/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames/news/" title="Mercenaries+2%3a+World+in+Flames news">News</a></h6> (23)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/35418/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames/previews/" title="Mercenaries+2%3a+World+in+Flames news">Previews</a></h6> (6)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/35418/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames/review/" title="Mercenaries+2%3a+World+in+Flames review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/35418/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames/videos/" title="Mercenaries+2%3a+World+in+Flames videos">Videos</a></h6> (28)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/35418/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames/screenshots-and-images/" title="Mercenaries+2%3a+World+in+Flames screenshots &amp; 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While there have been a lot of game developers shutting their doors recently, this one seems to represent something larger than a simple financial decision. Pandemic's publisher EA tried an experiment last year by releasing new, experimental IPs like Mirror's Edge <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47006/mirrors-edge/index/" title="Mirror's+Edge">Mirror's Edge</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47006/mirrors-edge/news/" title="Mirror's+Edge news">News</a></h6> (56)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47006/mirrors-edge/previews/" title="Mirror's+Edge news">Previews</a></h6> (8)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47006/mirrors-edge/review/" title="Mirror's+Edge review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47006/mirrors-edge/videos/" title="Mirror's+Edge videos">Videos</a></h6> (51)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/47006/mirrors-edge/screenshots-and-images/" title="Mirror's+Edge screenshots &amp; 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But are they really to blame when we, the gaming public, didn't buy into their great experiment? Listen to what Adam has to say on the subject and let us know what you think in the comments below. 

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Since everyone is talking about or playing or buying extra copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/index/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/news/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">News</a></h6> (110)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/previews/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (16)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/videos/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/cheats/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (112)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/index/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/news/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">News</a></h6> (103)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/previews/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (17)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/videos/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (87)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/cheats/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (118)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/index/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/news/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">News</a></h6> (107)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/previews/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (17)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/videos/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (87)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/cheats/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (116)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> right now, Adam couldn't let this week's Soapbox go by without talking about the controversial "Airport Scene" we've all been hearing so much about.

While this video is fairly light on spoilers, if you haven't finished the single-player campaign in the game, you might want to wait before you hear what the Sess has to say on the subject. That being said, how did playing through that scene make you feel? Or did you skip the level, expecting it to be gratuitous and offensive? Let us know what you think, but again, please keep the discussion intelligent and civil.

Update: Adam did not go on Fox and Friends. It was his decision, and it was due to scheduling.

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This week's Soapbox gets a little serious. First, if you want to know what Adam is talking about, search YouTube for "Call of Duty Grenade Spamming" to find the original viral video that Adam will be talking about this week.

Once you've seen it, you'll understand where The Sess is coming from in this episode of Sessler's Soapbox. Adam is not a fan of the large amount of hate speech that is thrown about on Xbox Live and the PSN during multiplayer matches, and from his perspective, that video has given those activities a somewhat passive approval from Infinity Ward. This video couldn't have come at a worse time, considering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 <span class="tooltip-content"> <span class='tooltip-tab-container'> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab xbox-360'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span> <span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PC'></span></span> </span> <span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 xbox-360'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/index/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/news/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">News</a></h6> (110)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/previews/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (16)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/videos/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/61715/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/cheats/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (112)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/index/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/news/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">News</a></h6> (103)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/previews/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (17)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/videos/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (87)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/61714/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/cheats/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (118)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> <span class='tooltip2 PC'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/index/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/news/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">News</a></h6> (107)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/previews/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 news">Previews</a></h6> (17)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/review/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 review">Review</a></h6></li> </ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/videos/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 videos">Videos</a></h6> (87)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/screenshots-and-images/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 screenshots &amp; images">Screenshots</a></h6> (88)</li> <li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/pc/61913/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/cheats/" title="Call+of+Duty%3a+Modern+Warfare+2 cheats &amp; walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (116)</li> </ul> </span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span> </span><div class="arrow"></div> is coming out in less than two weeks. Do you agree with Adam on this subject? Or do you believe the developer has no responsibility towards what gamers do while playing their game? And please, keep the discussions civil.

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Earlier this week the brilliant Dana Vinson posted a very interesting article listing 5 reasons why we don't need a new console generation anytime soon. Check out the original post right here.

Now that you've covered your required reading for the week, check out what Adam has to say on the subject in this week's Soapbox. Is a graphical upgrade really required? Do we need a whole new console in order to experience next-gen games? Watch Sessler's Soapbox and let us know what you think.

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