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MediaWise Video Game Report Card Issued
Thanks to several readers for pointing to the National Institute on Media and the Family's eighth annual videogame report card, which says it "provides a snapshot of the interactive gaming industry with a focus on issues related to child welfare." A particular issue focused on is "the growing issue of screen time as it relates to the obesity epidemic", of which it's suggested: "there is both an opportunity and challenge for the industry to develop games that involve physical activity so that young players exercise more than their thumbs." The other hot topic is a continuing one: "the easy access that boys have to increasingly ultra-violent M-rated games and the popularity of the most violent games with that group." The survey ends with lists, including "games to avoid" for 2003, mentioning obviously controversial titles like Manhunt, but also other, quirkier picks such as WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne.
Why dont gamers, say age 18-whatever. Form a society? This society could do things just like this bad games list. WE could make a list of BAD Parents to avoid, and not allow them to buy games for their kids....
Okay seriously this is getting stupid. People gotta stop blaming the entertainment industry for their lack of parenting ability. PG means Parent Guidence maybe we should have this plastered next to the game rateings. Its not games that make bad children its bad parents. I've been playing video games since I was like 4 or 5, Im 19 almost 20 and I've yet to kill someone because of games.
Quit making video games the scape goat for bad parenting.
oh and good job who ever brought up the point about where these kids get the money for $29-$50 USD games. those systems must have come from somewhere.