Kids Kill, Victim Sues Game Maker

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Kids Kill, Victim Sues Game Maker

Posted by CmdrTaco on Sunday September 7, 2003 @03:36AM from the those-with-the-deepest-pockets-are-to-blame dept.

qbproger writes "Sadly, two kids decided to go outside and start shooting cars. They were mimicing a video game they had been playing, Grand Theft Auto. I think it's about time parents started paying attention to the rating on video games." The family of one of the victims has decided to file suit against Take Two Interactive, presumably deciding that blame should be assigned to whoever has the deepest pockets instead of to those who actually did something wrong.

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Have some balls, kids. by Mr.+Darl+McBride · 2003-09-07 03:36 · Score: 5, Funny

"Your honour, I was under the influence of Grand Theft Auto! Mnnnnn!"
That totally sucks as an insanity defense, and I'm calling these kids on it. "It's-a Mario Kart, you honour!" as a plea? Now a that's a spicy-a meatball. (fr1st)
1. Re:Have some balls, kids. by Anonymous Coward · 2003-09-07 04:06 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  My kid reorganized the linen closet the other day... do you think I have a case against the makers of Tetris?
2. Re:Have some balls, kids. by blibbleblobble · 2003-09-07 04:22 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Smalltown, OH. 9/18/2003. AP Reuters
  
  Midnight yesterday, 12-year-olds Emily Rone and Abigail Harding were arrested by police in fields outside their village, apparently building a town center close to a disused gold mine. Officers attending the scene were fired upon by watchtowers in the vicinity, and Officer Frank Peters sustained minor injuries from a crossbow bolt, apparently fired automatically. When questioned, the girls were cooperative and willing to explain the project; unfortunately no orcish interpreters could be provided by the Ohio police department. The girls have been taken into care, while police spent the rest of today dismantling orc burrows in the area.
  
  See page 16 for our editorial on why kids should be banned from playing violent videogames, and page 18 for a reaction from the Enraged Coalition of Elvish Mothers.
Jack Thompson by fondue · 2003-09-07 03:39 · Score: 5, Funny

Well, there's a name I didn't expect to see in a news story about frivolous lawsuits.

Jack "2 Live Crew, Cop Killer, Dear Policeman I Am God, EverQuest Killed My Son" Thompson, Florida's leading disgrace to the legal profession.

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I'm in the same situation by Anonymous Coward · 2003-09-07 03:42 · Score: 5, Funny

I created my own player in Madden 2003 in which I placed myself on the New England Patriots.

Well when I showed up for training camp earlier this year they kept telling me to get the hell off the field. They wouldn't believe me that I really was on the team.

I'm seriously considering suing the makers of Madden for making me believe I really was on the team because they, of course, are at fault in this situation.
Re:Legal precedent? by Mr.+Darl+McBride · 2003-09-07 03:49 · Score: 5, Funny

Also, if they reach 1:4 loss:win, they should level up and win the game.
Re:Some figures... by iapetus · 2003-09-07 04:00 · Score: 4, Funny

United States 14.24;
England and Wales 0.41;
Japan 0.05

And the sales figures for GTA: Vice City

United States: 5,221,935
England and Wales: 800,000 (extrapolating from full UK figures)
Japan: 0

Which just goes to prove that Take 2/Rockstar have a lot to answer for, the murdering scum.

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$5000 answer by Bert+Altenburg · 2003-09-07 04:05 · Score: 4, Funny

Hi,

I happened to have seen Bowling for Columbine yesterday. In it the solution, provided by a very funny black entertainer. Make bullets $5000 a piece.

Bert
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Re:and who bought the game for the kids? by Kaz+Riprock · 2003-09-07 04:13 · Score: 5, Funny

Some guy named Kazaa.

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Re:I'm a parent. by EvilAlien · 2003-09-07 04:34 · Score: 5, Funny

The favorite game of too many (irresponsible) parents is Passing the Buck. Thanks for not being one of the wastes of flesh who blame entertainment sources for their failed children.
One of the reason that many people are so cynical nowadays is because of the idiots who run rampant. Back in the good ol' days, a cave bear would have eaten them and we'd all be better off for it. Now we have to watch them launch lawsuits. Bring back the bears, I say.
UP WITH BEARS, DOWN WITH BAD PARENTS!

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Parents sue Mario and Luigi by QEDog · 2003-09-07 04:50 · Score: 4, Funny

Parents sue Mario and Luigi when their 14yo kid broke his hand while trying to jump and break a brick after doing mushrooms.
Mario has been prosecuted before for vandalism in Isle Delfino, as well as illegal drug prescriptions in Dr. Mario.

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Historical Precedent by greywalker · 2003-09-07 05:50 · Score: 4, Funny

We all know games are what makes people kill. It's a proven historical fact. After all, it is well documented that Stalin used to play chess. We certainly cannot allow such murder-simulators to taint our children. I for one believe congress should ban any and all games on the market. I believe they should start with checkers and move their way up.
Re:I'm a parent. by telstar · 2003-09-07 13:37 · Score: 5, Funny
"*walks out swearing up a storm to their mom in the car*"
- Just think ... if you'd let him have the game, you could've watched him go out to the car, throw his mom to the ground, hop in the driver seat, back over her, then speed off to his PS2.