Comments on: "Manhunt 2:" Most Violent Game Yet?
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- Myabe when people get it through their heads that "game" =/= "for kids" we won''t have to deal with such saltatrix tonsa.
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- Myabe when people get it through their heads that "game" =/= "for kids" we won''t have to deal with such saltatrix tonsa.
Antiquis temporibus, nati tibi similes in rupibus ventosissimis exponebantur ad necem. - Reply to this comment
- Video games have evolved, they''re no longer kids'' domain. The average age of video gamers is close to 30 years old these days. If a game is violent and is intended for mature audiences, there''s no reason why mature adults can''t play whatever they want to play. All scientific evidence show no association between violent video games and violent behavior, it''s a form of entertainment, just like movies and books. I am 48 and play video games in my spare time, and I really enjoy them. Please don''t tell me what you consider violent and what censor my rights to play what I want.
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- I think it is pretty irresponsible journalism to say that studies show that there is no link between violent video games and violence in real life in the middle of the article as a throw away statement. Its just sensationalist journalism.
Not only that, but the whole situation is rather ridiculous. Are people clamoring about Saw IV being released? 30 Days of Night? The TV series Dexter which stars a serial killer? No. People of older generations don''t realize that video games have evolved from the Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong. With the advances in technology and increased budgets, video games often take on epic stories, and more adult content, just like other entertainment. Manhunt 2 has been censored quite a bit, and is less violent than the original Manhunt because of public reactions from ridiculous stories like this. The Media needs to publicize the video game industry''s line that M-Rated games are for MATURE audiences only. You must be 18 to buy these games. There have been studies that show, less minors are sold mature games than minors that are sold tickets/dvds to R-rated movies. The double standard is ridiculous.
The bottom line? Video games are a form of entertainment, not a children''s toy. - Reply to this comment
- I suppose Navy SEALs goin'' around killing terrorist in a video game is acceptable though .... fcs25 I agree. It''s a game for cryin'' out loud.
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- Good lord. These people know nothing about what they are talking about. That''s the problem here. Everyone thinks that because this is mainstream media, they know best and are 100% accurate. In this case, it''s far from that.
"Nintendo has been known for its kid-friendly games, but now it will have an edgier reputation that may be good for business."
What in god''s name is that? If Nintendo gets an "edgier" reputation, it''s because you, the moronic media gave it to them, not this game. The Gamecube had numerous Ultraviolent games available for it, most notably, Resident Evil 4, which was exclusive to the system for quite some time.
Beyond that, anyone who has issues with violence, doesn''t have to buy it or play it. It''s contents are clearly stated on the rating label. Also, kids can''t buy these games. At most retailers, the sale of an M rated game to someone under 17 is grounds for immediate termination. I now can''t stand Katie Couric. She''s becoming the Martha Stuart/Hilary Clinton/Tipper Gore of the mainstream media. Is this game too violent? Who knows, it''s not for you to judge Ms. Couric. This is America, if I want to play a game in which I kill people, then so be it.
If children play this game, it''s the fault of the parents. Parents need to wake up and realize that Video Games aren''t child''s toys anymore. There is a lot of adult oriented content in games these days, and the 18-24 demographic is the target with these games, not 12-17 year olds. - Reply to this comment
- Its a game for Gods sake....Get off the Nanny State issue.Lack of morality not games is the problem.
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