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more about #videogameviolence Shenta: People have the right to decide to view what they want. They have no right deciding for other people =/ #modernwarfare2 more » Dongus: Seriously we need a R18+ rating here. The complaint came from the 'Australian Council on Children and the Media' they key word there is "CHILDREN" me... more » Face Imploder: I really do appreciate that Kotaku warns of game spoilers before discussing them in their articles. That being said, when the game was rated, chances... more » oby: You know, i see a ton of posts moaning about "ignorant parents" that should not supply the game to kids. BUT I can tell you right now that if i would ... more » TheHeartless: They're right that the game shouldn't be rated M15. But unfortunately, the government that they've come to rely on to solve all their problems, inclu... more » weeoo: I'm not going to lie it did make me pretty uneasy watching that vid, it really makes me think about school shootings and other stuff like that. I know... more » 天: The argument of "restricting media to protecting the children" is, in my opinion, completely ridiculous. It's the parent's job to protect the kids, i... more » DrunkAus: ATKINSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! *shakes fist* #modernwarfare2 more » nrXic: Speaking of "massacring civilians"...the modern Australian government doesn't have a great track record itself. Maybe they should consider banning th... more » PontiusPirate: In all fairness, the scene in question is really funny. #modernwarfare2 more » TrjnRabbit: Why is it that those who advocate not having the R18+ rating seem to believe that the argument "well, children can still get their hands on it" is act... more » Solidius: "Several civilians are shot with blood burst bullet wounds; [...] often in stylised pools of blood; [...]" What can I do to ensure that, when I die, ... more » Sakilla: This game should NOT be available to children. I'm 100 percent all for this. Also, ratings boards should slam whatever exposure they need to on the pa... more » (Starman) Zuul~!: Oh man, where's SuperMan Luke when you need him? #modernwarfare2 more » Tom Servo: I really don't understand why IW added this scene in the first place. I haven't seen it yet so as to avoid spoilers, but I've seen people commenting o... more » Shinta: They can't even shoot zombies. This should be a surprise to no one. The story should have just been one sentence. "Australia heard about MW2 today.... more » deanbmmv: Has any other game in the history of gaming ever pissed off so many people? #modernwarfare2 more » NeVeRMoRe666: "actually promoting what most world leaders speak out publicly against" I believe most world leaders also speak out against censorship too, or was th... more » kahoona: For a country that was once filled with a bunch of convicts, they sure have become a bunch of pussies. #modernwarfare2 more » TuxBobble: Maybe I'm getting too conservative in my old age (22) but even I think this might be pushing it a little too far, and I'm generally always in support ... more » -
#videogameviolence
Modern Warfare 2 Footage Sparks Outrage In Australia
Leaked footage of gameplay from Activision's Modern Warfare 2 has the Australian Council on Children and the Media calling for the game's MA15+ to be reconsidered, effectively banning it from sale.
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#videogameviolence
Study Manages to Make Game Ads Even More Obnoxious
Hey you got your video game violence in my in-game ads! You got your in-game ads in my video game violence! Two great trends go great together in a study that says blood-spattered brands are more memorable. Well, duh. More » -
#pennteller
Get A Taste Of Bullshit!'s Video Game Episode
Magical duo Penn and Teller's Showtime series Bullshit! will focus on the topic of video game violence this week, as long-promised, tapping self-proclaimed video game violence experts who we expect will have insightful and informed perspectives to offer. More » -
#mortalkombat
"Mortal Kombat Killer" Gets 36 Years
Lamar Roberts, a teenager convicted of beating to death a seven-year-old, will be an old man when he gets out of prison. The so-called "Mortal Kombat Killer" received a 36-year sentence yesterday. More » -
#familygamenight
Another Sibling Stabbing Over Who Got Next
Once again the question of whose turn it is to wield the mighty controller leads to sibling violence, as two brothers in Wisconsin choke and stab each other over a PlayStation 2 game. More » -
#crime
"Mortal Kombat Killer" Enters Guilty Plea
"Mortal Kombat killer" Lamar Roberts will not be going to trial after all, having now plead guilty to child abuse and recklessly causing the death of seven-year-old Zoe Garcia late last year. More » -
#tragedy
Teen Shot Parents Because They Took Away Halo 3
Prosecutors at the murder trial of 17-year-old Daniel Petric claim that the teen shot both of his parents, killing his mother, because they wouldn't let him play Halo 3.
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#animalcruelty
Judge Bans Teens From Video Games For Cat Killing
An Edmonton judge banned two teens from playing video games for their connection in the microwave death of a cat, despite no direct link between gaming and the crime. More »
