Microsoft donating Xbox 360s to children's hospitals

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

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04-23lionsdenkiosk_lg184x300 Well, this is certainly a good thing. But I hope they can find a hospital that isn’t already filled to capacity from the efforts of Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play charity drive. They’re setting up 360 kiosks with cameras, headsets, and a variety of games suitable for youngsters. They can even play online.

Now, how to turn this around into something evil? Oh, I know: That’s right, Microsoft. Get your hooks in while they’re weak and disorientated from medication, a captive audience ready to be converted to loyal Xbots. Will Gates stop at nothing in his quest to subvert our young and impressionable? Seriously though: good stuff, Microsoft.

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