And you thought your kid was addicted to video games

[JagFarlane]

Lots and lots of gamers out there have been more than a little irritated by the Xbox 360's rather consistent problems with the so-called red ring of death. The bane of many a gamer's existence, the three red rings have been appearing after a few months (or years) after the Xbox is purchased and indicate that the console no longer works.

Microsoft did extend the warranty (twice) and is fixing the problem for free, but that wasn't enough for one hardcore gamer in Fort Pierce, Florida, who couldn't wait the 30 days for the repair. He demanded his mother order him a new one and, when she refused, threatened her with a knife.

The man, 19-year-old Roman White, had just been released from jail the previous Sunday, and is already back behind bars on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

From Newsvine and TCPalm

 

[TheeGoatPig]

19, and just out of jail for other charges? Get a job...

 

[rgraham666]

I'm pretty sure somebody that unbalanced will always find something to trigger his rage. His coffee too hot or the sun came up at the wrong time for example.

 

[JagFarlane]

I'm pretty sure somebody that unbalanced will always find something to trigger his rage. His coffee too hot or the sun came up at the wrong time for example.

Hehe "Mooooooooooooooooooooom make the sun go away! Its hurting my eyes and making my hangover feel worse!!!"

 

[mdb913]

Reminds me of that episode of South Park, "Make Love, Not Warcraft".

 

[3113]

The man, 19-year-old Roman White, had just been released from jail the previous Sunday, and is already back behind bars on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Let this be a lesson to all you Moms...it is not a good thing to allow any son to be 19 and still playing video games in the basement. When they turn 18, start them looking for an apartment and, in agreement with Thee, a job!

 

[Gizzmotick]

Lots and lots of gamers out there have been more than a little irritated by the Xbox 360's rather consistent problems with the so-called red ring of death. The bane of many a gamer's existence, the three red rings have been appearing after a few months (or years) after the Xbox is purchased and indicate that the console no longer works.

Microsoft did extend the warranty (twice) and is fixing the problem for free, but that wasn't enough for one hardcore gamer in Fort Pierce, Florida, who couldn't wait the 30 days for the repair. He demanded his mother order him a new one and, when she refused, threatened her with a knife.

The man, 19-year-old Roman White, had just been released from jail the previous Sunday, and is already back behind bars on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

From Newsvine and TCPalm

That's why I play PC games... Less chance of things breaking like that.

 

[JagFarlane]

That's why I play PC games... Less chance of things breaking like that.

LOL same here though I have had a lot of fun with the PSP

 

[TheeGoatPig]

Let this be a lesson to all you Moms...it is not a good thing to allow any son to be 19 and still playing video games in the basement. When they turn 18, start them looking for an apartment and, in agreement with Thee, a job!

I still live at home and play games in my room when I can...

But I had a job at 16, and then again since I turned 19 (started on my birthday and haven't stopped yet).

 

[Liar]

Lots and lots of gamers out there have been more than a little irritated by the Xbox 360's rather consistent problems with the so-called red ring of death. The bane of many a gamer's existence, the three red rings have been appearing after a few months (or years) after the Xbox is purchased and indicate that the...

...gamer will DIE IN SEVEN DAYS!!!

Oh, wait, wrong movie.