Grand Theft Auto for the PSP details start to trickle

by Ben Zackheim { Jan 12th 2005 at 2:35PM }

Spong is reporting that the upcoming PSP Grand Theft Auto game will, indeed, be based on Grand Theft Auto III. This had been suspected, but if Spong is right, then we think we're looking at the killer app we spoke of a few days ago. Sony will need one to stay competitive and, thankfully, they seem to know that. Yes, even big megacorps can miss the obvious stuff. It's unclear if the game will be a direct port, or just a loose interpretation of the original. It's also unclear if the violence will be toned down. While we're excited about the game, we just get a real bad feeling about how the non-gaming world is going to handle this one. Of course, we can't spend all of our time worrying about the politicians and outraged parents. We have carjackings to pull off, after all.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kamalot @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

I think it is one thing to have objectionable material in your own home on your own tv. What happens when you take that out into the world and start playing it in public though? Should you be allowed to watch R (or X) rated movies on the train where some kid next to you can see? What about violent games or movies with foul language? Do you want your kids exposed to someone else's mature content while at the mall?

Jerrybean @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

I think that's a rather empty argument. Sexually explicit and violent content is already easily available in a portable format: Books, magazines, and good old word of mouth. A portable media device, no matter the content, does not add to the "corrupting influences" out in the public, it's all already out there.

If you don't want your children exposed to someone elses immature content, take responsibility yourself to control and educate your children. Don't expect strangers to raise your children the way you want.

Rant done. ^__^

Me @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

I think your a loser. If a child is being exposed to that then it's their parents fault for letting them run around free. Get a life you loser and quit worrying about kids, they'll get exposed to everything bad eventually. So GET A LIFE!!

Kamalot @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

I understand there are books out there with things in them that aren't for kids. Most books don't have large glowing screens and stereo sound to draw attention though. Interactive media is prety much in-your-face.

Parents aren't around all the time, not even the best parents.

Eric @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

Great. An intensive 3D game with big maps that needs to constantly load from the disc to keep up. This thing should kill the battery in like 10 minutes.

Adam @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

I think the main thing is common sense. Naturally, there should not be a law against mature games in public, but at the same time, those playing should have the courtesy not to have the volume blasting in public when obsecenities are part of the game. They should also have the courtesy to not let children look over their shoulder if they think the child's parents might object.

I watch R-rated movies on my laptop computer all the time, but when there are children around I tell them they have to check with their parents before they can watch it with me. Just a matter of common sense and common courtesy. Two things that, unfortunately, most people don't have.

swarmster @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

*yawn* I played GTA3 already (not a very big fan of the series, though). It would be nice if the PSP had some 'killer apps' that weren't 4 years old and available on another console.

And I wouldn't worry about the corruption of America's youth. Knowing the way the GTAs thrash around inside of Playstations while constantly loading and playing music, the batteries will run out before a child could ever get within range.

Grums @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

Ok. I have some inside information, or as inside information from Playstation in Norway, which I have cloes ties to, can be. It is not a port, but a brand new game, and it is going to be a march launch title. I am no big fan of GTA, but I am a big fan of PSP. The machine is just too sweet. I want to try it some more.