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Posted May 28, 2011
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anticitizen101: It's symbolic. Obama is sort of an anti-gamer. Remember his speeches from his presidential campaign.
"Put down the Xbox" does not mean anti-game. It means "Get off your ass" in a way that the rising generation can understand.

Were I to do it in earlier years, I'd say "Stop watching TV".
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Posted May 28, 2011
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GoodGuyA: In a diplomatic standpoint, that's a pretty paltry gift. I'm one of the biggest advocates as video games as a cultural art form as any but the majority of politicians don't believe in that. I think it's better than giving him one of the books, but I would think he'd like that more since he'd actually have time to appreciate it. I don't think he'll ever touch it.
They also gave him the books (those translated to English), signed by Sapkowski.
Posted May 28, 2011
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cptunderpants: Is the Witcher franchise THAT popular in Poland?
Well, yes, it is. Sapkowski's little known in the English-speaking world, but a huge success in his native Poland, where his works have won five Zajdel awards (from the Polish sci-fi and fantasy scene) and a Polytika's Passport.

The series is also extremely popular in Russia; and thanks to excellent Spanish translations, in Spain.
Posted May 28, 2011
I doubt he'll play or read any of it. He doesn't seem like he'd be interested.
Posted May 28, 2011
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Pakita: They also gave him the books (those translated to English), signed by Sapkowski.
He might read them, though I'll not bet on it. It's not like he's required to in order to keep relations with Poland strong. If I knew him though, I'd recommend him to.
Posted May 28, 2011
Wow now this gives the WItcher 2 a little boost in publicity :)
Posted May 28, 2011
That stuff will be on ebay as soon as he gets back home.
Posted May 28, 2011
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GoodGuyA: In a diplomatic standpoint, that's a pretty paltry gift. I'm one of the biggest advocates as video games as a cultural art form as any but the majority of politicians don't believe in that. I think it's better than giving him one of the books, but I would think he'd like that more since he'd actually have time to appreciate it. I don't think he'll ever touch it.
I can't agree with you on the diplomatic statement. It's something that Poland is known for--an expression of pop-cultural relevance and technical prowess. It may be a game, but it's also a statement of Poland's increasing international profile in the 21st century, and since diplomatic gifts often get tagged and stored, it's neither too much nor too little. You're right about the books, though. They're probably more his style.
Posted May 28, 2011
You think Obama will play it on Insane mode ?
Posted May 28, 2011
Funny. but if he plays tw2 he will buy his own copy.
all presents are never really used by the head of states. they are often auctioned or are left in white house for future generations i think.
not my field of expertise but i do know that if a president gets food as a present it is immediately destroyed not matter from who and what kind of food.
Posted May 28, 2011
Secret Service will surley make use of it ...
Posted May 28, 2011
He should put the bust of Geralt in the Oval Office. :)

But more seriously, I wonder how many of the White House interns, upon hearing about this, will know about the game?
Posted May 28, 2011
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Lobotomist: You think Obama will play it on Insane mode ?
If he does, he's got my vote next election.
Posted May 28, 2011
How cool is that!

Geralt is Poland's favorite son. So it no wonder The President was honored in such a way.

I think it's awesome. =D

Can I get a HELL YEAH!

*smoochies*
Posted May 28, 2011
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Lobotomist: You think Obama will play it on Insane mode ?
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scampywiak: If he does, he's got my vote next election.
Ridiculous.
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