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Jumpgate Evolution : Evolution Name Change
Posted Apr 01, 2008 by Keith Cross
The American Standards Senate has requested that NetDevil’s Jumpgate Evolution change its name to Jumpgate Creationism, or at least offer an expansion of the same name alongside of the original product. The request comes after the conservative organization became concerned that impressionable children might confuse the title with Darwin’s theories on the evolution of man.
“Of course we don’t think that this game is literally promoting Darwin’s theories,” said A.S.Senate representative Lori Stephens in response to MMORPG.com’s questions. “However, the American Standards Senate feels strongly that the word evolution is misleading and should be removed from all forms of entertainment.
While NetDevil could not be reached for comment, sources close to the company say that they are considering moving to “Jumpgate Intelligent Design” as a compromise.
This announcement comes in the wake of NetDevil's announcement that they will be changing their company name to NetAngel in an effort to promote their image as a socially responsible game developer.
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Um didnt they make a film in 2001 in America called "Evolution"? didnt see anyone wanting the name changed then
Oh dear. you fell for it.
I'm not from the US, but...... you fell for it friend :p
check your calendar ;)
A.S.S. FTW :) This made me laugh most of all.
nice one :D
Tee Hee Hee, good stuff!
Hey, Jumpgate is all about evolution right? You will either evolve into a smarter or player, of be fodder for the rest of us.
(and yes, I know what day it is)
lol
PWNT
Excellent! had me fooled for a whole minute!
This is my fave joke this year.
Bravo to the MMORPG team for this one!
AHAHAHAHA! That is the BEST April fools joke ever!
I have to admit, this was a good one.
/applaud
One of the worst April fool jokes I've seen yet.... I'm surprised anyone fell for it
There's a lack of such jokes on April Fool's nowadays... This is the only one I've seen this year lol
seeing as how I read this on the 2nd, I did fall for it for a second....then I saw the date it was posted. Pretty sneaky guys....