Game retailer Future Shop has decided to cancel the festivities planned to accompany the launch of Gears of War 2 in both Toronto and Vancouver as a gesture of respect to the family of Brandon Crisp.

Fifteen year-old Brandon Crisp ran away from home on October 13th over an argument with his father after his Xbox console was taken away due to what both parents deemed to be excessive Call of Duty 4 play. Sadly, all hope that the boy would return home safely ended Wednesday afternoon when hunters discovered his dead body.

“Future Shop and our vendor partner have decided to cancel promotional activities prior to the midnight release of Gears of War 2 in Toronto and Vancouver out of respect for the family and friends of Brandon Crisp.“

This is a nice gesture on the part of the retailer, though I do not agree with the emphasis being put on the video game aspect of his parental dispute. Read more…

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The search continues for the missing Ontario Canada 15 year-old, Brandon Crisp, who fled his home after an argument with his father over their decision to take away his Xbox.

According to Barrie police spokesman, Sgt. Dave Goodbrand, Microsoft Canada has offered to do “anything they can to expedite the process to find Brandon,” and the company is putting their money where their mouth is as they doubled the reward for information leading to his safe return, bringing the total amount to $50,000. Read more…

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