Rockstar: Only "Terrible Parents" Buy Our Games for Their Kids

[The Lost Big Boss]

Wait, didn't Rockstar make a Ping Pong game once?

Calumon: I only play Digimon and Jack won't let me play much else, besides LittleBIGPlanet.

Do you know how dirty it sounds to say that Calumon only plays Digimon?

Do you know the thoughts going across my mind concerning you are for that comment?

Calumon: I only got Dirty when I played with Terriermon that one time.

Sweet baby Jesus, what is Terriermon reaching for!? Calumon you have some explaining to do!

 

[Hazy]

Why don't video game stores just have all the M rated games behind a curtain or something like movie rental places have for porn?

Even the most brain dead pillock who can't even read a bloody box will have their brain cells bump together and realize that if it's sectioned off, it's for a reason. Would this really be so hard to do? A single curtain with "rated M for mature" or something to that effect written in large letters on the wall above.

That's a good idea, in theory. But in practice, it risks isolating a younger potential customer in the general audience.

After all, it's not Gamestop's problem that Little Timmy decided to buy a copy of Dead or Alive: Extreme (Xtreme? Starting it with an 'X' makes it sound radical or something, right?) they just care that they're accompanied by a guardian who can buy the title, to ensure they don't get legally screwed. They're a business after all, and I'm sure they're not ready to do anything to intentionally harm their income.

Besides, we have the ESRB mandating what is and isn't appropriate to be on a box, so there is a guideline of what is to be considered acceptable and not. So, there are no covers filled to the edges with nudity, hence why pornography, unlike mature video games, is sectioned off.

In the end, it falls down to the parents, because there's only so much a game store can do and still manage to rake in sales.

 

[daftalchemist]

This article makes me think of my boyfriend's mother, and I have to say that I agree. I'm well aware that the games were meant for my boyfriend who is much older than all of his younger sisters, but she certainly didn't care if the youngest was playing it either.

 

[Alufear]

Frrrrrrunkis!

 

[PMCervantes8994]

While I agree with what he says, anyone else think that statement may have been a bit harsh?

I mean let's face it, the industry comes under heavy fire all the time, and to have one of the head honchos at one of (if not the most) controversial companies call out all the parents who bought the game for their kids? Doesn't seem like a good thing. And of course, the internet gives a voice to the masses and the ignorant, so I can imagine certain groups getting ahold of this quote and blowing it way out proportion: I'm thinking along the lines of "All gamers are vulgar, terrible people!" or "Video games are for immature bigots!"

But, just to repeat, I basically agree with him.

 

[Viciousmf]

i was a bit of a young'un when my mom got me GTA 3. but then again my mom understood I had a firm grasp on things that alot of other people dont, like things that that are fictional or funny.

 

[Tharticus]

Lazlow is indeed making a good statement for themselves after the brutal harassment of Ambulance chasers and people who play their games of "GTA made me do it" speech.

I doubt this would stop parents from blaming video games for any mishaps.

 

[Nouw]

Nothing to say except too true.

Sums up my entire thoughts. Also, cool avatar!

You tell them Rockstar!

 

[Angerwing]

I was always mad at my mum for never letting me play it. I don't think it would've negatively effected me.

In hindsight, I understand and respect her decision.

Edit: Effect/affect.

 

[ffs-dontcare]

I find myself agreeing wholeheartedly with the OP. Parents should know better than to buy games like GTA for their kids. I'm seeing far too many 12 year olds and younger in my neighbourhood with GTA in their consoles. Then they go around acting like little shits. Am I saying GTA is responsible for them acting that way? No, I'm saying it points to overly shitty parents. Them buying GTA for their undeserving kids is merely a symptom.

 

[Radelaide]

It's true... you're either informed and a very *cool* parent, or just a lazy miscreant who doesn't know what the term "grand theft auto" means in real life and you don't give a shit about your kid so you don't read the back of the game box... or notice the big *18* logo's on it... or watch the kid play it once... but do complain to Fox Newzzz how evil that game is!

P.S. If you're on this site you obviously fit in category 1

So wait, my mom is a bad parent because she lets me play said games, even though she explained to me that said things are wrong, and such?

OT: Lazlow never was funny. His "shows" were full of bullshit, just like him.

Your mum would be the first idea he said, the "Cool, informed parent."

I used to work at a supermarket near an EB games, and saw a kid who couldn't have been more than ten showing off his copy of GTA4 that his dad just bought him. I asked the dad if he thought that the game was a little "mature" for his son and he said, "It's just a video game."

I almost slapped him with my register.

 

[TheRealCJ]

Wait, didn't Rockstar make a Ping Pong game once?

Calumon: I only play Digimon and Jack won't let me play much else, besides LittleBIGPlanet.

They made freaking Lemmings

 

[Antari]

Lazlow always pisses people off. Its what he does. But in this case hes got a valid point. If you haven't even taken the time to learn about the game, which would lead you to the decision its probably not the best thing for your 11 year old. You are part of the problem.

 

[samsonguy920]

Now if Lazlow would just go back to V-Rock. I think that was his best schtick in the series, with Chatterbox number two.
But I think this is well said. Sometimes, but not too often, I get the feeling Rockstar does try to push the boundaries ridiculously far, but most of the time they are spot on.

Considering the only thing I touched of Rockstar's was Lemmings(before they were called Rockstar of course...) when I was under 18, I think I'm safe from my parents being suck. They are awesome. So is Lemmings.

I'm a terrible parent?

Has someone been keeping their tests secret?

Now I've just got to work out if I'm a mummy or daddy.

You are a gargoyle(judging by your av of course...). Which in some circles is an alias for a stepmom. So you aren't that bad, after all. Or at least not expected to be good.

 

[Srkkl]

Idk, I would still be considered a child, my parents let me buy Red Dead Redemption, But they are the furthest thing from terrible. Kinda insulting there Rockstar.

 

[Marter]

I think it has more to do with the maturity of the child than that of the parent. If the kid is mature, let them play GTA or Red Dead.

 

[samsonguy920]

They've got the right idea.

Now, if only parents would listen to stuff like this...

if they DID, rockstar would be a lot less profitable... at least that'd be my guess. xD

If the did, the tradeoff would be more adults realizing it is okay to blow some steam on games like GTA while lil' Joe or Jo is in their room doing homework or playing on their Wii. Or God forbid...outside with friends. But instead they behave like immature twats, pointing the finger at everyone else but themselves. So the status quo continues.

 

[mjc0961]

Well, it depends. If the kid is, say, 16, maybe it's not so bad. But for a 5 year old or so... Yeah.

However, you most certainly are a terrible parent if you buy the game for your kid without researching it first, they do something stupid after playing it, and you turn around and blame the game instead of yourself.