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A History of Video Game Controversy

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-think-about dept.

Decaffeinated Jedi writes "Sex, violence, animal cruelty, and scandalous pixels -- GameSpot has posted an in-depth feature examining the history of controversy in the video game industry. The feature examines several "major offenders" dating back as far as Death Race in the arcades up through more recent games like Grand Theft Auto III and Manhunt. Also included in the feature is coverage of the so-called "retail rogues" (games controversial enough that they were pulled from the shelves), as well as a docket of game-industry lawsuits and a look at the lighter side of game controversy. Who wants to bet that that the use-confiscated-drugs-for-short-term-benefit gameplay of Midway's upcoming NARC will make the cut in future articles about video game controversy?"

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  1. FP! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Worth a try....

  2. a history of sucking... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    george w. bush's cock!!!

  3. L Ron Hubbard audited my body thetans liberally by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    L Ron Hubbard audited my body thetans liberally. He asked me to sit down and ran an e-meter over my body. I couldn't believe what the fuck was going on. He was ridding me of many engrams. There was a clam in the seat next to me, open and closing it's jaws. I told him Xenu would not approve of his attempts to make me "clear".

    Can you believe it? L Ron Hubbard did all this. He picked me off the street, asked me to sit down, and wouldn't stop reading me crap science fiction.

    I couldn't believe what the fuck was going on, indeed. I pleaded with L Ron Hubbard but to no avail. I told him the CO$ would not approve of such an enlightened man auditing a famous actor (at the time I was John Travolta) for free

    This got to him, worried about his image. He drove me back to Hollywood. When I woke up in the morning, my bank account had $150k less in it. Can you believe it?

  4. Where the hell is Ms. PacMan by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Waca, waca, waca.....

  5. Re: Parental Failure by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    But what the FUCK this have to do with video games, and how many moderator dicks did you have to suck not to get offtopic????????

    I could give a fuck less what your cousins sisters aunts best friends nephew is doing and this is so way offtopic. Granted your rants are true...just wrong topic.

    FUCKING PINHEAD MODERATORS!

  6. Re:am i the only one... by deanj · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Television, movies, video games and music are here to stay, and will continue to be influential in shaping the opinions and behavior of our children for years to come. In the face of an industry that targets our children with harmful products, we parents must be willing to assert our power as consumers and take back our authority over what our children see and hear in our own homes. -- Hillary Clinton

    Apparently you missed your talking points memo from the great liberal conspiracy. Check your e-mail before you post.

  7. When kids act out video games ! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    hilarous jpg depicting what kids will do with the obviously brain washing "videogames" they play.