Where ever Grand Theft Auto goes, it brings with it a load of controversy. If you have played or have watched someone play any of the several Grand Theft Auto games, you know that the game has a lot of "adult" content. I personally am a big fan of the GTA franchise. However I do acknowledge the responsibility that comes with playing these games. Recently, I was in San Francisco looking for a GameStop so I could buy a new copy of GTA San Andreas for my Playstation 2; because my other copy was extremely scratched up and didn't work at all. I found a store on the way to Stanford University and went in with my Dad. I went straight up to the counter and asked for a new copy of San Andreas for the PS2. Not only did the person who worked there tell my Father about the game's M (for mature) rating, but she also (to my surprise) told him specifically that because it was part of the notorious Grand Theft Auto franchise, it was one of the most provocative games out there. After my Dad asked what one could do in this game, I said, "basically you kill lots and lots of people." The GameStop employee nodded her head in agreement. I wondered why GameStop specifically instructs their employees to warn parents of the content of the Grand Theft Auto games. Yesterday I was researching Grand Theft Auto when I came across a few articles about a lawyer Jack Thompson. Thompson is a former lawyer and anti GTA activist who was the prosecution attorney for a number of GTA related cases. Jack Thompson dedicated his career to banning Grand Theft Auto games in the state of Florida, and ultimately the entire USA. His angry attitude towards judges who sided with GTA got him disbarred (basically fired). In your face, Jack Thompson.
censorship sucks, video games are a form of art regardless if they are interactive or not.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Erli. I will send you a link that i really think you should check out. i am going to use it in a post soon i think
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ReplyDeleteTell us more about the controversy. This sounds important. Sure, it's easy to say that censorship is bad, but see if you can try to at least understand the arguments that say that the game is dangerous for kids. Why is there even any rating system on these games? should there be? who's imposing it? is it working?
ReplyDeleteBut GTA isn't necessarily. It's also an option to drive around in ambulances saving people etc.
ReplyDeletei love GTA and i hate that people look down on it so much. it gives you lots of life lessons... kind of. it is a great all around game that is mosly realistic and helps you learn about diffrent citys and a diffrent style of life.
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