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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.

Read more here.

 
 
Madmozz writes:

Um didnt they make a film in 2001 in America called "Evolution"? didnt see anyone wanting the name changed then  

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4/01/08 11:50:11 AM
 
Stamford writes:

Oh dear.  you fell for it.

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4/01/08 11:52:01 AM
 
ScorchND writes:

 LOL!!!

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4/01/08 11:52:50 AM
 
Awenyddion writes:

This was simply brilliant! Great job guys!

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4/01/08 12:26:03 PM
 
Laibeus_Lord writes:


Originally posted by Madmozz
Um didnt they make a film in 2001 in America called "Evolution"? didnt see anyone wanting the name changed then

I'm not from the US, but...... you fell for it friend :p
check your calendar ;)


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4/01/08 12:29:22 PM
 
streea writes:
Originally posted by Szark

the American Standards Senate


A.S.S. FTW :) This made me laugh most of all.

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4/01/08 12:44:03 PM
 
mindmeld writes:

nice one :D

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4/01/08 12:45:12 PM
 
Sampenguin writes:

Tee Hee Hee, good stuff!

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4/01/08 12:46:46 PM
 
Raph303 writes:

 RAWK!

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4/01/08 12:49:31 PM
 
Trollstar writes:

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) 

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4/01/08 12:49:49 PM
 
Madmozz writes:

 Well all i have to say to that is MEH!!!!

 

lol

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4/01/08 2:02:02 PM
 
SloppyApe writes:
Originally posted by Madmozz

 Well all i have to say to that is MEH!!!!

 

lol


PWNT

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4/01/08 2:06:53 PM
 
rsreston writes:

Excellent! had me fooled for a whole minute!

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4/01/08 2:12:03 PM
 
Yaisha writes:

This is my fave joke this year.

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4/01/08 2:26:16 PM
 
IstvanND writes:

Bravo to the MMORPG team for this one!

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4/01/08 2:31:41 PM
 
phosphoros writes:

AHAHAHAHA! That is the BEST April fools joke ever!

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4/01/08 5:02:06 PM
 
Alienovrlord writes:

I have to admit, this was a good one. 

/applaud

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4/01/08 5:53:10 PM
 
HYPERI0N writes:
Originally posted by Szark

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.

Read more here.

One of the worst April fool jokes I've seen yet.... I'm surprised anyone fell for it

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4/01/08 6:14:34 PM
 
RelCenturica writes:

There's a lack of such jokes on April Fool's nowadays... This is the only one I've seen this year lol

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4/02/08 2:33:09 AM
 
ahetik writes:

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....

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4/03/08 2:05:46 AM
 
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