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[Shadiel]

Obviously the United States government created, by proxy, GTA.
Do I smell a new conspiracy?

Don't blame video games!
Don't blame lazy parents!
Don't blame natural human instinct!
Blame the government!

Discuss.

[Eeyore]

Hahaha to me he lost absolutely all credibility when he used an example of sons/boyfriends/husbands and completely missed out girls x-x. There are sooooo many other things wrong with that video, but I've never been one to go into huge rants, I just can't be arsed .

[Sweeney]

And, does anyone care?

GTA is a game created in England, for starters, it has nothing to do with US Military at all.

Second, it's rated 18 for a reason. If parents are letting their kids play 18 rated games, that is not the fault of the game, is it?
It's because of shitty parenting.

[Eeyore]

GTA is a game created in England, for starters, it has nothing to do with US Military at all.

Scotland isn't it? I always thought it was Scotland . But yeah, definately can't be American, it's funny for one.

It was also quite clear that the guy hadn't really played the game =/, he took like the worst possible example he could, I've not even had hold of a flame thrower or a chainsaw yet, nor have I slept with a hooker and beaten her up. =S

It would be the best games that get all the bitching .

[Sweeney]

Scotland isn't it? I always thought it was Scotland . But yeah, definately can't be American, it's funny for one.

It was also quite clear that the guy hadn't really played the game =/, he took like the worst possible example he could, I've not even had hold of a flame thrower or a chainsaw yet, nor have I slept with a hooker and beaten her up. =S

It would be the best games that get all the bitching .

You're right, Rockstar North is based in Edinburgh. My bad

Also, as far as I know, there is no flamethrower in this version, nor is there a chainsaw.

[Hawk]

And, does anyone care?

GTA is a game created in England, for starters, it has nothing to do with US Military at all.

Second, it's rated 18 for a reason. If parents are letting their kids play 18 rated games, that is not the fault of the game, is it?
It's because of shitty parenting.

Yes- Parents and Nongamers

He is going into the background of how video games are killing simulators, and how the US Military helped train soldiers to kill, and now people are almost desensitized to it.

Actually, in America, it is rated M(ature) which means anyone 17 or older may purchase it. I got it day one, got carded, and it was no big deal.

[Waser Lave]

Yes- Parents and Nongamers

He is going into the background of how video games are killing simulators, and how the US Military helped train soldiers to kill, and now people are almost desensitized to it.

Actually, in America, it is rated M(ature) which means anyone 17 or older may purchase it. I got it day one, got carded, and it was no big deal.

And how many people have you killed (in real-life) since playing it?

Edited by Laser Wave, 04 May 2008 - 11:39 AM.

[Hawk]

Also, as far as I know, there is no flamethrower in this version, nor is there a chainsaw.

I don't think they are in this game, at least I haven't come across it so far, which I probably would have, seeing as I play a lot of online.

And how many people have you killed since playing it?

None.

But while playing it...

[Alex]

Only further proves Glenn Beck is a pompous ass...

[hab]

This guy is a moron.

I hate when someone speaks about something he didn't even try...

Edited by hab, 04 May 2008 - 02:21 PM.

[ToxicS]

He must be very good friends with Jack Thompson

[powerman5000]

I have to say, I am a fan of Glenn Beck. I'm a pretty intense, right-wing conservative, BUT the relationship between media and is something that is up in the air for me. Does it have an effect on people? ABSOLUTELY! BUT, does it affect them as much as people such as Glenn Beck say? I'm definitely not convinced.

I wrote an 8 page paper over this for English this year. I'll see if I can get ahold of it and post it off incase anyone wants my true views.

And for the record, I am a GTA fan. Matter of fact, I'm headed to my room to play right now!

[Amagius]

He tries to make a distinction between himself and previous pundits, but then uses their arguments verbatim.

[BinaryAttack]

they used this game to train the military ?

[powerman5000]

He tries to make a distinction between himself and previous pundits, but then uses their arguments verbatim.

Exactly. It is just a reoccurring, domino-effect-like thing, where one guy says something, and then the next repeats it, and etc, etc.

The amount of varying evidence I am seeing is slim.

[Cyo]

Shit if military used this for training... Imagine USA teens going to iran or whatever in sweatpants and leather jackets with a faulty russian accent And then they're like: shit where's the cars?

[Melchoire]

I have only one thing to say to Glenn Beck:

[Shadowcode]

I just watched a new segment of his about this game.

He said that this game teaches the youth about prostitution and such. He also mentioned that video bloggers will call him an enemy to the games, and then he went and said, and I quote directly, "Video game bloggers are losers."

I hate that man!!!!!!

[Waser Lave]

I just watched a new segment of his about this game.

He said that this game teaches the youth about prostitution and such. He also mentioned that video bloggers will call him an enemy to the games, and then he went and said, and I quote directly, "Video game bloggers are losers."

I hate that man!!!!!!

To be fair most video game bloggers are losers. It doesn't teach people about prostitution though...even the Bible has parts about prostitution so GTA isn't going to be the first time they find out about them.

[Shadowcode]

To be fair most video game bloggers are losers. It doesn't teach people about prostitution though...even the Bible has parts about prostitution so GTA isn't going to be the first time they find out about them.

Mehhh....I guess some are.

But still, the things Glenn Back says are sometimes completely misleading and unfounded. Why make GTA IV adult only? M rated games should not be sold to anyone under 18.
Just making me think about him makes me want to have a fist fight with him, and knock some sense into him.

Edited by Shadowcode, 05 May 2008 - 03:42 PM.

[BinaryAttack]

Mehhh....I guess some are.

But still, the things Glenn Back says are sometimes completely misleading and unfounded. Why make GTA IV adult only? M rated games should not be sold to anyone under 18.
Just making me think about him makes me want to have a fist fight with him, and knock some sense into him.

it's all for the love of the game.. even those games which are competed in WCG are violent...killing each other.

[Hawk]

Mehhh....I guess some are.

But still, the things Glenn Back says are sometimes completely misleading and unfounded. Why make GTA IV adult only? M rated games should not be sold to anyone under 18.
Just making me think about him makes me want to have a fist fight with him, and knock some sense into him.

Once again, it is for 17 and older according to the ESRB.

http://www.esrb.org/...tings_guide.jsp

[Hazard]

LOL that guy really hates GTA....the guy spoke passionately about the subject but i think it fails, no one in their right mind would kill because of a game

[Alex]

To be fair most video game bloggers are losers. It doesn't teach people about prostitution though...even the Bible has parts about prostitution so GTA isn't going to be the first time they find out about them.

Might as well call most bloggers losers Video games make more money than movies now-a-days.

[nox]

who gives a fuck what glenn beck has to say anyways? rebellious mormans, meaning not many to say the least