Check out some of these links. They are interesting.
I hope to hear more of this “Hot Coffee” scandal and the war on video games as it develops.
Ask Dr. Sears - Video Game Violence
Gamespot - Hot Coffee Confirmed
Clinton calls for Federal Game Regulation
Gamespot - Hot Coffee Developments
March Against Rockstar’s New Game, Bully
Violent Video Game Legislation - Leland Yee
Lawmakers Attack Violent Video Games
The Truth About Violent Youth And Violent Video Games
I find that last article the most amusing. An eighty-five year old woman named Florence Cohen is suing Rockstar for damages inflicted by their misleading representation of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which she purchased as a gift for her 14-year-old grandson. She claims that the Adults Only material is proof that the company has mislead consumers.
Here’s the thing:
She bought a game rated M for Mature. Mature titles are recommended for children 17 years of age or older. Younger kids can buy them, but regardless, they are cautionned fairly.
Mrs. Cohen knowingly purchased a game that was inappropriate for her grandson, and is now suing because it is slightly more inappropriate than before. Is there any logic in this case?
I can only hope it gets dismissed quickly, if that hasn’t happened already.