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Dear Free Radical,

Are you the only android wannabe at FRD or do you have a small trashcan-sized buddy that tags along with you?

-Crix
3 R107 Says
Are you talking about my male genitals again? That is sexual harassment.

Dear Free Radical,

TimeSplitters 4! Do it and do it now! Oh and don't forget to add Gladstone. Also, a fire breathing penguin would be nice.

Yes R107 do my evil bidding.

-Baw
3 R107 Says
Good idea. Consider it stolen.

Dear Free Radical,

I just wanted to thank you guys for letting me shoot flaming arrows at monkeys and watch them run around, gave me hours of entertainment.

Also, I have TS2 and I am thinking of getting Future Perfect, I know its been out for a while and you have a new game coming out but I don't have money or a job to buy a PS3. Anyway can I still catch monkeys on fire in Future Perfect?

-Shawn
3 R107 Says
I checked with our resident TimeSplitters expert, and he said "Why the hell would anyone care about that now?" Also, he confirmed that whilst you can set monkeys on fire in Future Perfect, there are no flaming arrows to do it with. On the plus side, however, there are twice as many knob gags. SO BUY IT.

Dear Free Radical,

How on earth could you torture me so? I notice that you let everybody download them music for TS:FP for free - so as I scroll down the page and scream giddily like a Japanese schoolgirl, my dreams are dashed - no Disco A Go-Go...Why, or why did you not put such a great song for download? (or maybe it wasn't great - maybe Cortez dancing is what was great, or maybe not?).

-Cries Everynight While Playing the TS:FP Credits on his PS2
-Okashira
1 R107 Says
First rule of show business: "Always leave them wanting more."

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NOTE: MC Beefburger Norgate

Dear Free Radical,

I just have one thing to say: the script writing for Future Perfect was funnier than most TV shows. I hope the next Timesplitters game, if you're making one, is as funny. The entire haunted house section is pure gold - it cracks me up every time.

I would love a job as a screenwriter for games. How do I get it?

- Matt (Titty McBoob on weekends)

P.S. Alright, that was several things but just try keeping coherency when you have two personalities.
1 R107 Says
Unfortunately we used up all our jokes on Future Perfect, therefore if we make TimeSplitters 4, it will be a completely mirthless, miserable experience that will have you weeping into your Cookie Crisps.

As for how to become a screenwriter for games, according to our writer you need to "be ready to receive a total arse-smashing from nine to five".

Hey Free Radical Design,

I am really pleased to hear that you guys are beginning a new FPS Project "Haze" and I'm getting sick of all the Halo 3 buzz since its bascially going to be Halo 2.5, so.....in the spirit of "Goldeneye" lets Make a Haze a Mulitplayer experience to remember on the PS3!!

-Brian Breitfeller
2 R107 Says
You're sweet. Let's get married.

R107,

Your obnoxious replies have offended many and entertained only a few including yourself. I am one of those few too, i have to admit, but being cardboard you can't have the super robot intelligence you like to think. I'm ready for a comeback robot man, give me what you got!

Smalltalk aside, can I just ask, what do games companies like yourselves do when you have innovative ideas? So many games these days seem to be flat, and to me despite it being a beautiful and enjoyable looking game (which has already sold me) Haze is anotehr FPS. Do you guys (and girls, I dunno, feminism has really had an impact)ever sit down and discuss these things? Do you ever think of an awesome game mechanic? If so, then why aren't there ever any? And don't say "Our AI is the bee's knees" to the avergae gamer (ME) that means nothing, our brains aren't as clever as you R107 clones that obviously inhabit the genius Free Radical studios.

P.S Strong satricism from me may seem serious, but i assure you it's not. There was also some sarcasm... right at the end ;)

-Kyle (a different one)
1 R107 Says
What do we do when we have 'innovative ideas' for 'an awesome game mechanic'? We immediately email them directly to EA.