Really? You'd pay more for something just to get rid of people you can easily avoid by muting or not going online in the first place?AjimboB said:
Damn? Whats with it with the hate on children?
Do you think younger gamers who arent alowed to play Rated M games are missing out?
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Damn? Whats with it with the hate on children?
Jeez,don't look into it that deeply. Fine, I'll rephrase: the life would be incredible annoying,but livable. Are ya happy now?Del-Toro said:
I believe that yes, these kids are missing out. I dont think these parents have the athority (or anyone for that matter) to censor in the first place. There has been no proof that violence or sex in a childs life will effect them in any way badly. Its the problem with society that if parents hear the words "M games will hurt your children" then they will blindly follow that claim with no proof at all.
My parent try to censor my games but im just smart enough to convince them to let me play them anyway. I ended up playing goldeneye and perfect dark when I was like 6...yet now im in high school and im getting great grades and im on the debate team....Doesnt look like violence has had any effect on my so far has it?
My parent try to censor my games but im just smart enough to convince them to let me play them anyway. I ended up playing goldeneye and perfect dark when I was like 6...yet now im in high school and im getting great grades and im on the debate team....Doesnt look like violence has had any effect on my so far has it?
No more then they're missing out on porn or booze or drugs...oh wait...we're all supposed to be missing out on that last one...
I think there's a certain age (It varies from person to person) when it's okay for them to be playing games they're technically not supposed to be, I mean I wouldn't hand a twelve year old MW2 or Dante's Inferno, but I would give them booze or a joint either. But you hit 16 or 17 and it's probably okay, again depending on the person. I have to admit though, most of the games on my shelf are rated over 15's or 18's. So I would be missing out, but I'm 26 now, so it's not an issue for me...getting my girlfriend away from the Wii so I can play my M rated games on X-box and PS3 is the reason I'm missing out.
I think there's a certain age (It varies from person to person) when it's okay for them to be playing games they're technically not supposed to be, I mean I wouldn't hand a twelve year old MW2 or Dante's Inferno, but I would give them booze or a joint either. But you hit 16 or 17 and it's probably okay, again depending on the person. I have to admit though, most of the games on my shelf are rated over 15's or 18's. So I would be missing out, but I'm 26 now, so it's not an issue for me...getting my girlfriend away from the Wii so I can play my M rated games on X-box and PS3 is the reason I'm missing out.
I'm 14, and I don't think I'm an annoying doechebag * is wearing shirt that says " I PWN NOOBS AND YOUR MUM"*AjimboB said:
The real question is do the parents discuss any of what's happening with the children? If they do, they could potentially find games like Dragon Age (if they turn the gore off because they find that part objectionable) involve complex morality decisions and some serious multitasking, which are useful skills in life. Whether the child is up to some of the morality is up to the parent and every parent should have the right to educate their kids as they see fit, within reason and legal boundaries. If parents see their role to be ultra-strict, they do have that right, it's not nice for the kid, but that's not the actual issue.
Yes. M games are some of the only good games being made today. Besides, I'm sure any parent would rather their kids see some blood on a computer screen rather than hardcore bestiality porn. Just sayin'...
No. Seeing as the best series ever is rated T for Teen.
Jak and Daxter that is.
But really, theres so many good games out there that are under M.
Jak and Daxter that is.
But really, theres so many good games out there that are under M.
Yes, not because the violence is awesome (Honestly it's more adolescent then Adult when not tasteful) but because some M games have rich and interesting stories, which when not experienced is like burning an entire warehouse of Hamlet manuscripts to the ground. So long as a child can tell reality from fiction then all the power to them, my parents let me watch Reservoir dogs at a young age and I've turned out fine, heck I'm glad I've seen that movie what with its amazing story.
yeah i have seen it, this can relate to anything, most kids who grow up sheltered or "cut off" from the rest of the world (a.ka. video games) they tend to have weird views and tend not to understand all of it as it is, because their parents tried to hide them from it instead of introducing and explaining it, i know some kids who were the goodiest of the goodies and are fucking weird as hell now because they went to my public high school and were weirded out by all the 'new stuff'Malf said:
small rant but anyways its dumb when parents do that, yes little kids shouldn't be playing sex games and stuff, but they should be slowly opened to it as they get a bit olderke the decision on if they wanna play it or not now that they understand it and know the meaning of all of it
Really? You are calling him out on spelling? I don't know if you have been ignoring the entire internet, but spelling is not a reliable to tell maturity. Actually, I am guessing that if he did not say that he was 13, you would not have guessed. I also fixed yours, if you want to be such a prick about it.slopeslider said:
Anyways, it is unfortunate, but true, that many good games produced by good studios have to have an "M" rating, or it is passed off as a child's game.
I'm 14 currently, and if I knew what a ride Assassin's Creed 2 and the MGS series are, and I wasn't able to play them, I'd be rather annoyed.
There are still plenty of good rated T and E games though, like the Battlefield series. Not sure if the latest ones are T, but Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield 2 are.
There are still plenty of good rated T and E games though, like the Battlefield series. Not sure if the latest ones are T, but Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield 2 are.
This is kind of interesting for me to discuss. I feel like if a game is rated M, it is up to the parents to decide if their child is mentally ready for violence, gore, and sex. Frankly, I know adults today who aren't ready for M-rated games, and I know some kids who are. My point is, I started playing doom and wolf3d when I was 4, and I turned out pretty normal. On the otherhand, My little brother's friends aren't mature enough for E-rated games. Seriously, these kids try to re-enact stuff they saw in sonic, I would be scared out of my mind if one of them got a hold of a gun.
Yes, young adults (13-16) are missing out on some good M-rated games, but I feel that it is good for the demographic as a whole that they are not allowed to purchase such games.
Yes, young adults (13-16) are missing out on some good M-rated games, but I feel that it is good for the demographic as a whole that they are not allowed to purchase such games.
Obviously they're missing out on quality games that have an "M" rating. But aside from my blatant restatement of the obvious they aren't missing anything. Unless they're playing a dumbed down sequel. I can't think of any examples. But if it happens I'm definitely gonna edit it in. Even if i have "bump" this thing ten years later.
It's one thing if a 16 year old is given an M game. It's different if they're 12. 12 year olds do not need to be playing Grand Theft Auto, let alone some of the other M titles out there. I'd rather see more parents being crazy strict than to hear 6th graders talk about how much they love GTA or God of War or movies like The Hangover. Or the abusive pedofest that is Twilight.
Any kid worth their salt has already written an editorial piece and persuaded their parents, grandparent, aunt-and-uncle, and distant cousins as to the value of M-rated games; and the especially industrious ones have invited them for a rousing game of HALO or Brutal Legend.
Or to put it simpler: if they were meant to be playing M rated games, they already are.
Take my word for it, *wink* *wink*.
In case it isn't clear by now, I mean I did that back when I was in that position.
Or to put it simpler: if they were meant to be playing M rated games, they already are.
Take my word for it, *wink* *wink*.
In case it isn't clear by now, I mean I did that back when I was in that position.