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Assassin’s Creed III U.S. Flag, I Pledge Allegiance to This Game
June 27th, 2012
A flag Tweeted out by Jeff Gerstman, may cause at least a bit of minor controversy. The Assassin’s Creed-branded flag is being used to promote the upcoming Assassin’s Creed III game, which is set during the American Revolution. The problem is that it apparently violates the U.S. Flag Code.
As Eric Limer from Geekosystem points out, however, the Flag Code, even though a Federal law, is basically useless since the Supreme Court has ruled that punitive enforcement of the Flag Code would be unconstitutional. I only bring it up because Eric did and because this is sure to upset some of those die-hard people who feel that the flag should never ever be dirtied, burnt, left unattended for more than 5 minutes, used as gift wrap, or in this case, used to promote a video game.
Me, I don’t have a problem with it. I think it is an awesome way to promote the game and it looks great. You have to keep it all in perspective. I tip my hat to them and look forward to the game.
[via Geekosystem]
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Where do I get one?????
Let me know where I can get one when you find out.
Why would you be bothered about someone doing something to your country’s flag? If it’s a flag you own, and some random person comes up and burns it, wipes dirt on it or whatever, then I suppose that would be a little bit annoying. But, just changing a flag to promote a game; I fail to see the issue. I’m British, so this isn’t something that would bother me. Hell, I’d probably laugh if someone burnt one of our flags. Americans are weird though, just patriotic for the sake of it.
i agree with goodyear92. i mean its not like someone offended the flag. its jus been modified, in a dignified way, that is. and we also need to keep in mind that this a game that is going to potray one of the greatest revolution, the american revolution, so what better way than to promote it using the american flag??? patriotism is good people, jus dont take it overboard.
I’m a die-hard patriot and sort of Tea Party and AC fan. I want one!
It’s not being burnt, it’s being upgraded!
can’t wait for the game, i’m expecting a real barn burner of video game…
I can see why people would be upset, and i can say in some ways, i agree with them. But the flag isnt be used to protest anything. They are using an outdated pattern to promote a game that, in a way, Promotes America. so as long as they don’t start burning it i have no problem