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| APRIL 28, 2008 |
Rockstar Games is predicted to sell at least six million copies of "GTA IV: Liberty City" in its
first week, with die-hard fans eager to play the game in which triumph depends on acts such
as carjacking, gambling and killing.
"This is going to be the game of the year," video game industry analyst Edward Woo at
Wedbush Morgan Securities told AFP.
Rockstar Games and its GTA franchise are a focal point for critics that fear violence in video
games warps the minds of young players and turns them into real-world thugs or killers.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) stamped a "Mature" label on GTA: IV
banning US retailers from selling the game to anyone less than 17 years old.
The game's rating includes a warning it contains "intense violence, blood, strong language,
strong sexual content, partial nudity and use of drugs and alcohol."
Game play includes simulated sex with prostitutes and drunken driving.
The ESRB and the National Institute on Media and the Family are urging parents to vigilantly
check ratings on games for their children.
"With the latest installment of the Grand Theft Auto series...parents need to be reminded to
make sure their kids are playing games appropriate for their age and level of maturity," says
a joint statement released Friday.
"It is critical that parents consider the assigned rating carefully."
Despite perceptions that video gamers tend to be children, industry statistics indicate typical
players are more than 30 years old.
"People think video games are for kids and they're not anymore," said Woo.
While concerns about violent games breeding criminals remain strong, US national statistics
show that violent crimes by children have been on the decline for years while video game
play has rocketed. [read more]
first week, with die-hard fans eager to play the game in which triumph depends on acts such
as carjacking, gambling and killing.
"This is going to be the game of the year," video game industry analyst Edward Woo at
Wedbush Morgan Securities told AFP.
Rockstar Games and its GTA franchise are a focal point for critics that fear violence in video
games warps the minds of young players and turns them into real-world thugs or killers.
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) stamped a "Mature" label on GTA: IV
banning US retailers from selling the game to anyone less than 17 years old.
The game's rating includes a warning it contains "intense violence, blood, strong language,
strong sexual content, partial nudity and use of drugs and alcohol."
Game play includes simulated sex with prostitutes and drunken driving.
The ESRB and the National Institute on Media and the Family are urging parents to vigilantly
check ratings on games for their children.
"With the latest installment of the Grand Theft Auto series...parents need to be reminded to
make sure their kids are playing games appropriate for their age and level of maturity," says
a joint statement released Friday.
"It is critical that parents consider the assigned rating carefully."
Despite perceptions that video gamers tend to be children, industry statistics indicate typical
players are more than 30 years old.
"People think video games are for kids and they're not anymore," said Woo.
While concerns about violent games breeding criminals remain strong, US national statistics
show that violent crimes by children have been on the decline for years while video game
play has rocketed. [read more]
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - "Grand Theft Auto IV"
hits streets on Tuesday and is expected to
race into record books as the fastest-selling
video game ever despite being tailed by critics
condemning its violent themes.
hits streets on Tuesday and is expected to
race into record books as the fastest-selling
video game ever despite being tailed by critics
condemning its violent themes.
COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE THE
BIGGEST GAME LAUNCH
EVER?Cheers and fears as Grand
Theft Auto IV revs at starting line
BIGGEST GAME LAUNCH
EVER?Cheers and fears as Grand
Theft Auto IV revs at starting line