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Mature Rated Games & Shelves
by Steve Gibson, Oct 17, 2002 11:18am PDTWell here is something to ponder for the day. The guys at Acclaim recently found out that a few major chains have decided to not carry their upcoming BMX XXX title game due to the 'mature content' of it. Which is kinda odd as these are the same stores carrying rated R movies and in some cases porno mags. Acclaim has put out a response:
"We believe that there is a general, unfair characterization of the interactive entertainment industry and as a result, our product is being held to an entirely different standard than other entertainment media with comparable content, including movies, television and radio," said Greg Fischbach, Co-Chairman and CEO of Acclaim. "According to NPD's August report, more than 60 percent of all next-generation hardware owners are men over the age of 18, and this combined with the fact that last year's number one selling game was mature rated, fully supports our belief in the demand for this type of content."Now obviously Acclaim loves the publicity and they hope this only benefits them to raise awareness of their title and will milk this for what it is worth. However beyond the whole PR whoring thing there is an interesting point being made. What really is the huge difference between a mature rated movie and a mature rated game? You can check out the BMX XXX trailer on Fileshack btw.
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I think this is shaping up like this because there's a naked women riding a BMX bike. That seems a little out of the norm to me.
Now Wal-Mart and whomever should sell this game because of the aforementioned reasons about carrying movies but I can see their point. Kids don't browse the movie sections looking for BOOBS and also BMX XXX could be akin to carrying a porno title.
You have to understand that there are going to be younger kids picking up this title and at least looking at the back of the game. If their mother sees this behaviour they very well may boycott the store.
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When will they realize it is foolish to stand between the ultimate convergence of BMX racing and porno?
The ability to mix offroad biking and willing poontang is what separates the Mighty West from the Backwards East, where women can be stoned to death for riding a BMX with or without panties.
Sluts 'n spokes mixed together in one great entertainment package is what makes our way of life great! If we can't celebrate that by making a purchase in any children's toy store, then we've lost our way as a culture, and I don't like our chances in an ever more dangerous world.
Tell you this much, though -- some of us are going to give up our dirty BMX games WHEN YOU PRY THEM FROM OUR COLD DEAD FINGERS.
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If someone started associating porn with rape, and litigating porn companies and stores that sell porn, the shelves would quickly be empty (that is, until the fad passes).
My point is, the difference is entirely lawsuits. The lawsuits are here because videogames are new and therefore choice to sue (no precedent). Just wait and all this stupidity will pass.
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This news slipped out later (while everyone debated the Wal-Mart thing):
"(Reuters) - Video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. reported a worse loss for the fiscal fourth quarter on Thursday than it had warned of in September and said it sees 2003 revenue flat with 2002, with break-even earnings."
They lost $28.2 million in three months and the article hints that if they don't have a big hit in the next year (with BMX XXX or Legends of Wrestling 2), they could go under.
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I'm sure Walmart sells R-Rated DVDs with stronger language and nudity content than is in that game.
Gamers can backlash against this, but in the end, shouldn't the marketplace simply decide if this kind of game can sell. Why so many people passing judgement on if this game should be out there? LIke you haven't seen a movie with boobies in it, in the last month?
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No matter who wins this debate, the video game industry is going to wind up looking like a buncha slobbering buffoons that you'd better not invest in. Akklame!
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I know Halo does since I own it. not sure about MGS
Really the big deal is BOOBIES ARE EVIL!!
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However, I agree also with previous comments. In light of the video games generation getting older, it's pretty hypocritical to treat this any differently than a rated R movie. It took an event like this to remind you hypocrisy is alive and well? :-P
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Where? At Toys'R'Us? Did I miss something? Didn't know they sold those :)
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Think about it, this game would be stocked next to Mario's and Final Fantasy's... I think it wouldn't be a problem if they had an "adults only" aisle for video games, but they don't.
I sure wouldn't want my little brother or my son to go buy "The Little Engine that Could," and come back asking me what the word "Penthouse" means.
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If they're censored in that manner, how are they any worse than chicks in tube tops?
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A)Need a Wveiner
or
B)Eat lots of Wveiners and are jealous of it
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Boobie physics in movies are far more realistic -- and they have a higher poly count. :)
And I think Steve (his post earlier in this thread) is right on the money about why Walmart did this - they are older, out of touch people that think games are being played mostly by kids. When in FACT they are played mostly by adults.
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Browse the dvd section at walmart and I bet you'll find atleast 1 movie that makes BMX XXX look tame by comparison. The leg amputations with rusty saws in Glory for example.
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hypocrisy is alive and well in america.