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Nielsb90 · 01-24-2010, 11:40 AM

So I'm curious if you ever broke anything or did anything stupid because a frustrating/impossible/annoying game?

Yesterday I was playing WipEout online and even though I'm usually good at the game I lost all the time! Constantly bombarded with those stupid waves and the only weapons I got was michine gun and bombs!

Finally hit my table and now there's a big hole in it

It was Ikea though so screw it

ChoosyLobster · 01-24-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

So I'm curious if you ever broke anything or did anything stupid because a frustrating/impossible/annoying game?

Yesterday I was playing WipEout online and even though I'm usually good at the game I lost all the time! Constantly bombarded with those stupid waves and the only weapons I got was michine gun and bombs!

Finally hit my table and now there's a big hole in it

It was Ikea though so screw it

This was a year ago, i was playing Star Wars the force unleashed in the hardest difficulty, and i had to fight the blue boss guy. trust me if you played the game you know who the hell he is lol. i had him almost dead he only needed like 2 more hits and he killed me. when he killed me I picked up my computer chair and i slam it so hard against the floor that the chair parts went flying everywhere. Mind you this was like my 60 try with the guy so yea. It felt really good though!!!!!

Bageara · 01-24-2010, 11:56 AM

Yes I am. I completely obliterated a dualshock during COD WAW and im pretty bad online during Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2 i shout and curse sometimes not all the time just when im playing really badly, not at anybody else just myself, its the main reason i dont use a mic much. im so ashamed of it but ive always been the same and my 5 year old son is showing signs of it too

JonD7 · 01-24-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bageara

Yes I am. I completely obliterated a dualshock during COD WAW and im pretty bad online during Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2 i shout and curse sometimes not all the time just when im playing really badly, not at anybody else just myself, its the main reason i dont use a mic much. im so ashamed of it but ive always been the same and my 5 year old son is showing signs of it too

I think EVERYONE does that...

I've NEVER broken anything or thrown things out of anger over a video game... but I do curse... A LOT.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-24-2010, 12:42 PM

I've smashed a SIXAXIS controller out of frustration with a game... can't remember which exactly. I believe it might have been either Uncharted 2 or Magic Ball. I posted about it somewhere on this site, whatever it is. But, I didn't just stop at smashing it on the ground. I then proceeded to stomp on the larger pieces that were on the floor. I figured that as long as it wasn't going to work anymore, I'd use its to the fullest potential.

Otherwise, I always keep a pillow or extra cushion around when I know I'm facing a difficult challenge. Punching is still always the most guaranteed satisfaction in these types of instances.

Nielsb90 · 01-24-2010, 12:56 PM

Glad I'm not alone! Just feels so gooood to punch something

ZedsDead · 01-24-2010, 01:07 PM

I've broken my fair share of games and controllers, mostly during my Sega Genesis days. I once took a game, put one of my bed posts on top of it and repeatedly jumped on my bed, smashing the cartridge. Also buried one in my back yard after I smashed it in the driveway.

Nielsb90 · 01-24-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZedsDead

I've broken my fair share of games and controllers, mostly during my Sega Genesis days. I once took a game, put one of my bed posts on top of it and repeatedly jumped on my bed, smashing the cartridge. Also buried one in my back yard after I smashed it in the driveway.

Hahahaha that sounds gruesome! Hope you were satisfied afterwards

Bageara · 01-24-2010, 02:07 PM

Yeah its good to know there are plenty others out there with "gamers rage"

, i had to tell my Mrs about this thread let her know im not the only one as she thinks im crazy. I still need to tone it down a bit though as i have a young family

Semp1 · 01-24-2010, 02:31 PM

I wasn't brought up to be a spoiled brat so as much as I've wanted to "break" something out of frustration I used something called restraint. You learn restraint when your young and told "no" or "you can't have that"

Nielsb90 · 01-24-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Semp1

I wasn't brought up to be a spoiled brat so as much as I've wanted to "break" something out of frustration I used something called restraint. You learn restraint when your young and told "no" or "you can't have that"

Ok......... Anyone else`?

DJ Manyak · 01-24-2010, 02:48 PM

i just beat my wife when i am mad

Bageara · 01-24-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Semp1

I wasn't brought up to be a spoiled brat so as much as I've wanted to "break" something out of frustration I used something called restraint. You learn restraint when your young and told "no" or "you can't have that"

Ah so thats what it is.... we are all "spoiled brats"

Ureh · 01-24-2010, 05:15 PM

Nope. No incidents like this yet. I'll let you know when it (and if) happens.

supersix4 · 01-24-2010, 05:16 PM

Not since like pre-high school have I broken anything because of a game

supergp17 · 01-24-2010, 05:18 PM

I can't tell you how many controllers I broke back in the day. My friends and I used to have Tekken 2 marathons back in high school, and every night they had a little over/under on when I would brake a controller.

I swear every weekend we would have to make a trip to walmart at 2am so that I could by another ps1 controller. Thank god I chilled out since then.

KingBing · 01-24-2010, 05:25 PM

I get pretty close but i usually hold myself over

AikonEnt · 01-24-2010, 05:36 PM

I've never actually broke anything but there have been the odd occasion when I've found myself in an almost uncontrollable rage which involves punching/kicking soft furnishings and burying my face in a cushion and yelling. Afterwards I'm shaking and feel all tingly from the adrenaline. I probably need help

DeathByAsh'aman · 01-24-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Semp1

I wasn't brought up to be a spoiled brat so as much as I've wanted to "break" something out of frustration I used something called restraint. You learn restraint when your young and told "no" or "you can't have that"

Ohh Semp1

Anyways, Ive never broken anything but ive come very close.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-24-2010, 06:38 PM

I've had my fair share of breaking stuff when I was mad at a game; Mostly when I was playing the Madden NFL games on the PS2 and PS3. I always hated it when the qb couldn't throw the damn ball because the defense got to him first

There were other times when the qb would throw so many damn interceptions and I would crush the controller with my hands

01-24-2010, 11:40 AM	#1
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Are you an angry video game nerd? So I'm curious if you ever broke anything or did anything stupid because a frustrating/impossible/annoying game? Yesterday I was playing WipEout online and even though I'm usually good at the game I lost all the time! Constantly bombarded with those stupid waves and the only weapons I got was michine gun and bombs! Finally hit my table and now there's a big hole in it It was Ikea though so screw it

01-24-2010, 11:56 AM	#3
Bageara Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Newcastle UK PSN:Bageara Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:4	Yes I am. I completely obliterated a dualshock during COD WAW and im pretty bad online during Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2 i shout and curse sometimes not all the time just when im playing really badly, not at anybody else just myself, its the main reason i dont use a mic much. im so ashamed of it but ive always been the same and my 5 year old son is showing signs of it too Last edited by Bageara; 01-24-2010 at 12:01 PM.

01-24-2010, 12:42 PM	#5
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I've smashed a SIXAXIS controller out of frustration with a game... can't remember which exactly. I believe it might have been either Uncharted 2 or Magic Ball. I posted about it somewhere on this site, whatever it is. But, I didn't just stop at smashing it on the ground. I then proceeded to stomp on the larger pieces that were on the floor. I figured that as long as it wasn't going to work anymore, I'd use its to the fullest potential. Otherwise, I always keep a pillow or extra cushion around when I know I'm facing a difficult challenge. Punching is still always the most guaranteed satisfaction in these types of instances. Last edited by Petra_Kalbrain; 01-24-2010 at 12:47 PM.

01-24-2010, 02:07 PM	#9
Bageara Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Newcastle UK PSN:Bageara Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:4	Yeah its good to know there are plenty others out there with "gamers rage", i had to tell my Mrs about this thread let her know im not the only one as she thinks im crazy. I still need to tone it down a bit though as i have a young family

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01-24-2010, 12:56 PM	#6
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	Glad I'm not alone! Just feels so gooood to punch something

01-24-2010, 01:07 PM	#7
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	I've broken my fair share of games and controllers, mostly during my Sega Genesis days. I once took a game, put one of my bed posts on top of it and repeatedly jumped on my bed, smashing the cartridge. Also buried one in my back yard after I smashed it in the driveway.

01-24-2010, 02:31 PM	#10
Semp1 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007	I wasn't brought up to be a spoiled brat so as much as I've wanted to "break" something out of frustration I used something called restraint. You learn restraint when your young and told "no" or "you can't have that"

01-24-2010, 02:48 PM	#12
DJ Manyak Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Trading Score:45	i just beat my wife when i am mad

01-24-2010, 05:15 PM	#14
Ureh Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:4	Nope. No incidents like this yet. I'll let you know when it (and if) happens.

01-24-2010, 05:16 PM	#15
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	Not since like pre-high school have I broken anything because of a game

01-24-2010, 05:18 PM	#16
supergp17 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	I can't tell you how many controllers I broke back in the day. My friends and I used to have Tekken 2 marathons back in high school, and every night they had a little over/under on when I would brake a controller. I swear every weekend we would have to make a trip to walmart at 2am so that I could by another ps1 controller. Thank god I chilled out since then.

01-24-2010, 05:25 PM	#17
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	I get pretty close but i usually hold myself over

01-24-2010, 05:36 PM	#18
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	I've never actually broke anything but there have been the odd occasion when I've found myself in an almost uncontrollable rage which involves punching/kicking soft furnishings and burying my face in a cushion and yelling. Afterwards I'm shaking and feel all tingly from the adrenaline. I probably need help

01-24-2010, 06:38 PM	#20
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I've had my fair share of breaking stuff when I was mad at a game; Mostly when I was playing the Madden NFL games on the PS2 and PS3. I always hated it when the qb couldn't throw the damn ball because the defense got to him first There were other times when the qb would throw so many damn interceptions and I would crush the controller with my hands

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