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Neither of us have played that game, and we never will. And if you look at the trailer, the worst you see is the silhouette of a pole dancer and (according to the article), a couple of non-explicit, yet somewhat sexual facts. So kids definitely wouldn't get it, but they wouldn't necessarily be offended.
Still, I'm surprised that Okami is considered more sexual. All I remember in that game was a couple of gags from Issun and that lady in the cursed city with the novelty giant breasts.
| Fyuusii wrote: | So while you have a point, you're only really reinforcing a stalemate of opinion. With that said, one of the most contentious points of debate with the R18+ storm was that MA15+ content was too accesssible. There seemed to be a large feeling within the political and media worlds that the rating wasn't accurately classifying the content.
If this is the case, and I believe it so, why would the other ratings classes suddenly be "better" in terms of definition? One of my biggest gripes is the use of the term "Moderate Themes" on some of the labels, which has got to be the most god-awful ambiguous load of crap that I've ever seen.
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The fact is that it's a resource for parents to use. Even if only half take notice of it (which I don't think is right, given that 85% of parents in America are aware of their ratings board and 98% of those make some use of it), then that's a good half-million mothers that can sleep well knowing that their child is playing games suitable for children.
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People aren't that stupid. A little focus and forethought and you can make a more accurate judgment than trusting a bunch of suits in an office to make a influential decision for you. |
Dude, it's a video game. Normal, non-gamer parents are not going to spend half an hour researching whether a bloody toy for their child is suitable (after they spend 4 hours researching how to research these toys) when they can look at a sticker and find almost-as-accurate information in 2 seconds. Especially considering how little spare time they have. (I wouldn't do that, though, because gaming is my passion and I actually see something wrong in denying a kid a game because the ratings board was a tad "sensitive". I'm assuming you and half the people here are the same.)
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Fyuusii
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Esposch wrote: |
Neither of us have played that game, and we never will. And if you look at the trailer, the worst you see is the silhouette of a pole dancer and (according to the article), a couple of non-explicit, yet somewhat sexual facts. So kids definitely wouldn't get it, but they wouldn't necessarily be offended. |
There's a spanking minigame.
You wanted an odd contender for PG, I gave you one.
| Esposch wrote: | | Fyuusii wrote: | So while you have a point, you're only really reinforcing a stalemate of opinion. With that said, one of the most contentious points of debate with the R18+ storm was that MA15+ content was too accesssible. There seemed to be a large feeling within the political and media worlds that the rating wasn't accurately classifying the content.
If this is the case, and I believe it so, why would the other ratings classes suddenly be "better" in terms of definition? One of my biggest gripes is the use of the term "Moderate Themes" on some of the labels, which has got to be the most god-awful ambiguous load of crap that I've ever seen.
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The fact is that it's a resource for parents to use. Even if only half take notice of it (which I don't think is right, given that 85% of parents in America are aware of their ratings board and 98% of those make some use of it), then that's a good half-million mothers that can sleep well knowing that their child is playing games suitable for children. |
Of course.
The problem lies when people rely on a resource to do all of the work for them, though.
| Esposch wrote: | | Fyuusii wrote: |
People aren't that stupid. A little focus and forethought and you can make a more accurate judgment than trusting a bunch of suits in an office to make a influential decision for you. |
Dude, it's a video game. Normal, non-gamer parents are not going to spend half an hour researching whether a bloody toy for their child is suitable (after they spend 4 hours researching how to research these toys) when they can look at a sticker and find almost-as-accurate information in 2 seconds. |
They aren't going to (assumption again), but they should.
This advice isn't specific to video games either.
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| Benza wrote: | | Quote: | I feel though that this was some sort of attack on my enjoyment of the game, which I hope is not the case. Is it wrong to enjoy this game?
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No man enjoy the game all you want, just don't go around saying stuff like people should enjoy things for what they're designed to do, it comes off as condecending. I didn't like what it was designed. |
Ah, I see. I must apologize, I did not mean to be condescending and will be more careful with that in future then.
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