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A test version of the forthcoming installment to Microsoft's popular Halo videogame franchise included an homage to the vice president of the United States. However, the XBox 360 in-game "award" wasn't named after Dick Cheney for his political acumen, but instead for his prowess and aim with a shotgun.

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not2needy
May 15, 2007, 5:50 p.m.
I wonder whether Cheney made any money from the use of his name on the game, It didn't say in the article. I just can't see him passing up any chance of making money.
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Radiofreeeuropa
May 15, 2007, 7:06 p.m.
This is hilarious. They should have left it. Some extra sales would have been made, those that might be angered wouldn't have noticed.
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Dionys
May 15, 2007, 10:22 p.m.
I still don't get why Cheney rushed his friend to the hospital instead of writing him off as collateral damage. I mean his friend's wife was a RepubliCon, right? She would have bought it.
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jordan11
May 15, 2007, 10:25 p.m.
"But instead for his prowess and aim with a shotgun"......
LOL, now that's funny....considering.
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MrChin
May 16, 2007, 12:17 a.m.
Id rather go hunting with Dick Cheney than having Ted Kennedy drive me!
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coreyspring
May 16, 2007, 1:31 p.m.
Wow, that's hilarious