New York Tests Xbox-Based Alert System

CDdude55 · Nov 25, 2009

Gamers are used to confronting invading terrorists, nuclear attacks, and natural calamities—in virtual form. But those living in New York State could soon receive warnings about real emergencies through their favorite video console.

State authorities are testing a plan that would see the Emergency Management Office issue alerts over online gaming networks in addition to regular channels.

Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT), Sony (NYSE: SNE), and Nintendo operate online networks that allow players to compete against each other over the Internet. Under the state's plan, authorities would tap those networks to broadcast warnings about natural or man-made disasters.

The goal, said New York State Deputy CIO Rico Singleton, is to reach younger residents who spend more time on the Xbox, PlayStation, or Wii than with television or radio.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/state-local/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=221900336

Papahyooie · Nov 25, 2009

Pretty cool idea really. But just imagine youre about to beat that final boss and BAM! Your house starts shaking and planes are flying overhead and your screen flashes YOU'RE GONNA DIE!!! And then you think: Wow what a great game!

v12dock · Nov 25, 2009

This is a public service announcement.....

KainXS · Nov 25, 2009

so is it like the TV version with the horrid screeching noise, good idea lol,

MadClown · Nov 25, 2009

Gotta love New York, Great weather, great alert systems, great debt.

erocker · Nov 25, 2009

Just another way to get the government in your house. I don't care for this kind of thing.

Solaris17 · Nov 25, 2009

Papahyooie said:
Pretty cool idea really. But just imagine youre about to beat that final boss and BAM! Your house starts shaking and planes are flying overhead and your screen flashes YOU'RE GONNA DIE!!! And then you think: Wow what a great game!

LOL EPIC

BobBarr · Nov 25, 2009

Solaris17 said:
LOL EPIC

xDDDDDDDDDDD
:roll:

Stonesour767 · Nov 25, 2009

Papahyooie said:
Pretty cool idea really. But just imagine youre about to beat that final boss and BAM! Your house starts shaking and planes are flying overhead and your screen flashes YOU'RE GONNA DIE!!! And then you think: Wow what a great game!

someone sig that please!!!

i789 · Nov 26, 2009

CDdude55 said:
http://75.126.99.100/hardocp.com/images/news/1259093992UV45ie5WJQ_1_1.jpg

http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/state-local/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=221900336

Unfortunately, more than 50% of Xbox Alert Tester did not receive their alert because their Xbox Live Service was banned from "modifying" their consoles

KainXS · Nov 26, 2009

I wonder what happens on Dec 21 2012, ^^

will there be a alert lol,

@RaXxaa@ · Nov 26, 2009

KainXS said:
I wonder what happens on Dec 21 2012, ^^

will there be a alert lol,

You wouldnt need any alert system for that you would feel that coming from under your chair

ShadowFold · Nov 26, 2009

KainXS said:
I wonder what happens on Dec 21 2012, ^^

will there be a alert lol,

No..

Jstn7477 · Nov 26, 2009

If this alert system gets you killed in a game or lose your place in a level because of some natural disaster far away, that's going to suck.

@RaXxaa@ · Nov 26, 2009

There is a different agenda behinde it really, bullshit they gonna warn us, Like people wont notice anything on there own

MRCL · Nov 26, 2009

Maybe they can include a NPC in every game to come around in an emergency and say things like:

Excuse me please kind Sir, before you proceed slaying this level end boss, it is my honored duty to inform you that a sack of rice has indeed, fallen over *gasp* in Kangxian, China. Please stay calm, there is no need to be afraid. A special UN division has already been informed and is well on its way to take care of this highly hazardous situation.
You may continue ending the life of this boss. Oh, I'm terribly sorry, Sir, it appears the boss has indeed slayed you while I was informing you. Well, good day Sir.

IndianScout · Nov 26, 2009

no thanks,,

1Kurgan1 · Nov 26, 2009

Meh, it's a decent idea, but if they ever dare make it pause a game, someone will be dieing. Not to mention if they did that how would MP games work Doubt it will happen, but still.

KainXS · Nov 26, 2009

Papahyooie said:
Pretty cool idea really. But just imagine youre about to beat that final boss and BAM! Your house starts shaking and planes are flying overhead and your screen flashes YOU'RE GONNA DIE!!! And then you think: Wow what a great game!

or you beat the last boss and that pops, up, it would ruin the entire game, whats the point of having all that fun then figuring out your gonna die :laugh:

that would suck.

then you wonder, hmmm, what if you looked out your window and see a 100 foot wall of water coming in the distance, I would be like, why the hell didn't that xbox tell me this lol :mad:

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