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12/01/08
12/01/08
It felt good to make a parent aware of what they were buying, but it just amazes me that with all of these groups out there, whose sole purpose is to inform the masses of game ratings and content, most parents are still completely unaware. It's sad, really.
12/01/08
What, I can dream...
12/01/08
But I think its all goes back to first hand information. I think when the movie rating system first came out most parents didnt know what they meant, but they eventually learned by watching different types of movies. The same thing needs to happen with video games. Once parents start playing games (and they will just by gamers getting older) more and more will be able to make informed decisions.
12/01/08
Yes, but what a glorious dream it is!! :-)
@OW-Holmes:
I agree that parents need to being actively involved with their children's gaming in order to get a true grasp of the rating system, but I just don't see it happening. The closest thing is with the Wii right now, but what M-rated multiplayer game is out/coming out for the Wii? Yeah, the future seems bleak indeed.
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12/01/08
Hey, I was rejected from buying R rated movie tickets and some more mature games in my youth so I'm right there with ya! It's not like I did it to spite the kid, but when the mom told me that I just felt really uneasy about her own ineptitude.
@vid3oman64:
The best part is as they were walking out I saw her whisper angry-toned words at him and all he said was sorry about 5 times before they got to the door. :)
@Sensai-N:
It's sad but true. I kind of see my gaming hobby (obsession) as a blessing because I know when I start having little Gyarusons running around I will not only be able to play games with them, but know which up and coming games are appropriate for them and whatnot. Kind of a blessing, I guess.
12/01/08
Kids these days are getting away too easily I say!
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12/01/08
Oh noes!! Not the Mr. Mathers!!1! ;)
Might you be, perhaps, the real Slim Shady?
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