Jack Thompson Releases Grand Theft Auto IV Statement

[Maxpayne5th]

So do you really think it would be such a great idea to ignore this awful depiction of "our world"? I think not.

That is very true, now all we need is someone to sue Jack Thompson for harrassment of Take-Two or something like that. It might end up being like that Simpsons episode:

Nelson: "Watch Out!"
Director: "Next!"
*Nelson looks towards mirror*: "Ha, ha! Hey... that hurt. No wonder no-one came to my birthday"

 

[DarkKaz]

Uhh... is it just me or has Jack actually calmed down a bit recently? Everyone seems to be saying "OH THAT JACK UP TO HIS OLD CRAZY ANTICS WHEN WILL HE GET A CLUE" but while I wouldn't go as far as to call GTA4 a "murder simulator", you can kill plenty of innocent bystanders and police officers, and he's not trying to get the game banned or sue Take 2 or anything, just trying to stop the sale of the game to people under 17 which is, you know, against the law in a lot of places and a good idea anywhere.

He also defended the sensationalist bashing of Mass Effect, so while it remains to be seen if Jack is any less crazy he certainly seems more informed and maybe even open to games now.

But hey, I don't want to upset the status quo so MAYBE HE FINALLY STARTED TAKING HIS MEDS AMIRITE GUYS???

Edit: Defended Mass Effect against the sensationalist bashing, excuse me.

 

[hickwarrior]

I dunno, making something prohibited for minors just seem to increase the 'coolness' factor of said item. Or maybe i'm just generalizing.

 

[ShadeOfRed]

The Jacko is still trying to do this? Oh well, it provides us with entertainment.

 

[Lampdevil]

Uhh... is it just me or has Jack actually calmed down a bit recently? Everyone seems to be saying "OH THAT JACK UP TO HIS OLD CRAZY ANTICS WHEN WILL HE GET A CLUE" but while I wouldn't go as far as to call GTA4 a "murder simulator", you can kill plenty of innocent bystanders and police officers, and he's not trying to get the game banned or sue Take 2 or anything, just trying to stop the sale of the game to people under 17 which is, you know, against the law in a lot of places and a good idea anywhere.

He also defended the sensationalist bashing of Mass Effect, so while it remains to be seen if Jack is any less crazy he certainly seems more informed and maybe even open to games now.

But hey, I don't want to upset the status quo so MAYBE HE FINALLY STARTED TAKING HIS MEDS AMIRITE GUYS???

Edit: Defended Mass Effect against the sensationalist bashing, excuse me.

Aside from the fact that he's, y'know, Crazy Ol' Jack Thompson, his general desire to not let kids under 17 buy a really violent and generally not kid-appropriate game is generally one that I can get behind. Generally. His methods and hyperbole are what get everyone riled up. So yeah, I do sort of agree with you here, but it's too late for the man to ever be taken seriously again. The boy has cried wolf far too many times.

Though wait, he defended Mass Effect from that whole Fox debacle? Where? What? Uh? I think I missed something absolutely mind-boggling, if that's the case.