Quote Originally Posted by Oobgarm
I think what he said was completely ignorant. Everyone knows it's just a game, sure, but all it takes is one dipshit to screw it up for everyone, and if Fitty's game is at the forefront of the fiasco, it leaves the door open for more anti-game violence garbage.

The parents who are buying this game for their children probably aren't going to ever have to teach their children about 'life on the street' or whatever the hell it was he said.

Some things are better left unsaid, especially when the one doing the talking is just trying to sell more copies of his game.
Oob i think you missed the point. First off kids are anyone under 17 not just the wee-ones.

I also don't think he meant teach them about life on the street, but rather teach them about violence and gang violence in general. Teach them that it's ok in a game or movie but completely wrong in real life. Explain that things like street violence go on in the world, but it's wrong.

I agree that the line "Just because it is rated Mature doesn't mean you shouldn't buy it for your kids." makes it sound like an attempt to sell it to children, but you should also note that he said, "Play the game". Now how many people would actually say that if they were just trying to get more copies in the hands of minors?

Mature is a guide line not a definitive rule. If you play an M rated game and you think it's suitable for your kids then go buy it. Besides with the stigma against rapper amongst a lot of parents do you really think he'd sell more copies by telling the parents to play it? Maybe, but only if they approve.

Wouldn't you rather someone be encouraging active parental participation rather then just saying here go buy it? He promoting due diligence and responsibility. Something the uptight anti-game crowd doesn't do.

Yes this is probably gonna rile up ol' Jacky Boy, but his creditbility is shit at this point anyways and after CSI: Miami's ridiculous episode last tuesday, i'd say backlash over these comments is slim-to-nil.