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Why is Mature Game Content so Controversial?

Game Podunk writes that there is a difference between adult games and video games that simply have mature content for games like Killzone 3 and Halo Reach.

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Darkstorn5762d ago

Is mature content really that controversial? It seems to me that M-rated games are the ones with the massive budgets and vast sales. I just don't see that much rejection of violent video games anymore, at least not since the Bible thumpers were campaigning against GTA: Vice City.

Quagmire5762d ago

I am astounded by the level of stupidity humanity has managed to degrade itself to. PARENTS are the number one cause for this controversy. They complain that their children are being subjected to sex, violence, drugs etc via video games. Its not the publisher's fault. Its not the developer's fault. Its not the retailer's fault. Its the PARENT's fault for allowing their spawn to grab hold of a RESTRICTED game which is legally required to be purchased (and PLAYED) by said recommended age and above.

Sharingan_no_Kakashi5762d ago

Back in the day they were very lenient with ratings, slapping a T on something that's clearly an M. The past few years they've toughened up (motivated by angry parents no doubt).

DuneBuggy5762d ago (Edited 5762d ago )

Well parents dont appear to pay attention as much to ESRB ratings as they should.Could partially be from ignorance. Last year at a Toys r Us, I remember the large MW2 display. Im sure many parents wouldnt think twice about buying little Timmy that.Adults at a toy store who know nothing about games that is.
The game developers dont want to push the issue though.They stand to lose alot of sales if the parents of a 13 yr old wont let them get that new shooter.
That and society seems more forgiving as far as exposing their kids to adult themes overall nowdays.

Kornholic5762d ago

Some people think they should have the control over what adults do in their free time and decide what's good for them or not.

GamePodunk5762d ago

It's getting better, but if you look at top sales number according to NPD 2009 software sales, titles that sold the most are rated E and T games (mainly Nintendo games like Mario and Pokemon), not rated M (with a few exceptions like Halo 2 and Modern Warfare 2).

ZombieAutopsy5762d ago

I'll tell you why, the people that make them controversial lost the war with movies and music so now they move onto the next thing that can put their career in the spotlight.

theonlylolking5762d ago

Because they think its worse than movies that look even more real.

ex.Star wars its rated PG. It has shooting, gore, violence, and aliens. While Halo is rated M and it has shooting, gore(in some games), violence and aliens.

So people dont seem to mind that star wars has people get stabbed, and sliced in half; but just some shooting people go crazy over?

I have seen 4 year olds watch ALL of the star wars movies yet they are not aloud to play Halo or T rated shooters?

THINK PEOPLE! THINK!!

peyote5762d ago

In a film you're not actually playing the part of the person doing the killing.

Think yourself.

Sharingan_no_Kakashi5762d ago

I didnt know Halo was rated M O_o. Theyre usually lenient on shooters where you kill aliens instead of ppl as long as there isnt any gore. I havent really played its campaign but i didnt see any gore in MP. Game seems like a solid T.

dazzalfc5762d ago

"In a film you're not actually playing the part of the person doing the killing"

True, but films have been proven to be just as immersive as games, if not more. People tend to develop an understanding and relationship more with a film character than a game character, and to me, thats even more dangerous. Just because your not physically involved in the film, does not mean that you're not mentally.

theonlylolking5761d ago

What looks more real? Movies do so...shut your face.

Kassanova075762d ago

Answer: Because of people like you.

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Red Dead Redemption Hits 3.3 Million Netflix Downloads on Mobile

Red Dead Redemption hits 3.3 million Netflix downloads on mobile, underscoring how subscription access drives reach over paid sales.

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Christopher122d ago

More like people don't play these type of games on their phone normally and don't try them out. Not like the places where people do play these games haven't crushed those numbers easily.

How many people actually played more than an hour of the game or came close to finishing it on mobile is the real question. If people aren't playing the games to a point that is purposeful, then why try when a subscription that is behind a streaming service isn't a sign of success but just curiosity.

VenomUK121d ago

What if Netflix becomes ‘the Netflix of gaming?!’

Alek83120d ago

I downloaded it because I already have a Netflix sub.
I am not going to buy it for $40 or whatever it costs on Google Play.

I tried it out and will be sticking to the PC version, but it's not bad.

Having said that, this is the issues I see vs the PC version:
1. Greatly reduced texture resolution.
2. Massive downgrade ALL lighting quality (this includes water, shadows, etc).
3. Stutter and heat. Prolonged play leads to both.
On the plus side, we have:
4. This thing is like 6GB vs the 12 on Steam.

Great way to try the game, but not the best way to play it.

darthv72122d ago

Perhaps Netflix will make a RDR series now that ST is done with.

Lionsguard121d ago

A Netflix version of RDR?... Oh boy... I can't wait... /s

TheColbertinator121d ago

They should build a production that includes members behind the True Grit remake and Hell on Wheels from AMC. Both were perfect for wild west vibes.

gold_drake121d ago

but i doubt people ACTUALLY played it on smartphone vs tried it out.

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Rockstar Says Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 Upgrade Needs More Time

Rockstar says the free upgrade issue affecting Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 owners requires more time to resolve, with another update expected within five days.

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Minute Man 721154d ago

Another free update...good to know but I don't own a series X

Petebloodyonion154d ago

I’m not sure what the exact issue is. I had no trouble getting the free update—you basically get the new game for free if you have the 360 version in your digital library. Maybe the problem is related to owning or not owning the Undead DLC expansion.

Hypertension140154d ago (Edited 154d ago )

Yea I think thats what it is. I also own the game but not the expansion, and im unable to download the update.

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Red Dead Redemption Compared on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 After Free Upgrade

A detailed comparison of Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 shows stronger settings, better performance, and a major uplift for Nintendo’s new hardware.

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