Lion And Lamb Project Lambasts Videogames

Posted by simoniker on Monday November 24, 2003 @10:47AM from the roar-and-bleat dept.

Thanks to Gamasutra for pointing to the Lion And Lamb Project's new listing of their 'Dirty Dozen for 2004', as the organization, which "works to reduce the marketing of violent toys, games and entertainment to children", singles out Rockstar's Manhunt for its 'Pushing The Envelope' pick, despite the Mature rating, mentioning that "69 percent of underage teenagers were able to buy M-rated games at retail stores." Interestingly, Sony's Teen-rated Jak II is also criticized under the heading 'Deceptive Branding: The Sequel That Isn't', with the comments: "The original game in this series - Jak and Daxter - was rated E for Everyone... parents who feel comfortable with this 'brand' are in for a rude surprise if they purchase the sequel for their young children." However, the project's Top 20 non-violent toys also include videogames, including Dance Dance Revolution and Zoo Tycoon.

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Jesus Christ Died Violently... by Benzin3 · 2003-11-24 14:21 · Score: 0, Offtopic

Talk about a violent way to die, right? Crucifiction? But this is something many children are taught about every Sunday - In some places every day. Not to mention all the other violent bible stories. David slew Goliath, etc. I guess it's okay to approach violent subjects though, so long as it's 'faithfully wholesome' and not entertainment. I'd like to have a long-term look at these 'long-term studies' they claim to cite. Who conducted the study, who funded it, what type of testing was done, all that. I smell bantha fodder. Not trying to bash religion, of course, but honestly, if you feel that strongly about your kids being exposed to violence, lock them in their rooms and allow no media. That includes newspapers and any televised news broadcast.