Rockstar already expects controversy over GTA IV

I guess they'll have to give it an M rating...


or would that be too simple?

Read: Rockstar wants controversy over GTAIV. Only way to push sales for a washed-up franchise with nothing new to offer other than "Submarines and Kites."

Man, I so hope we get to fly kites in this game. That's some OG gangsta shit right there. You know, like makin s'mores...

It sounds obvious enough, but many publishers/developers don't defend their work as much as would be desired, Rockstar in particular.

I really hope they are prepared for war. I really hope they can justify their work in a smart and intellectual manner to the hordes of completely misinformed and ignorant parents/media.

All forms of media deemed inappropriate and detrimental to young minds (in music, movies, tv, etc.) have gone through their trial by fire, and all successfully defend themselves through their respective outspoken champions who defend their work with intelligent arguments and reason. (Such as when Steven Spielberg has his work like Schindler’s List or Saving Private Ryan broadcast unedited on network television)

GTIV will no doubt be the most high profile game to date. And consequently, will be put under the microscope by many a 24 hour news channel that needs something sensational to report. With this game, Rockstar has either willingly or unwillingly catapulted themselves into the very front lines of this war of ideals between gamers and the video game phobic media.

They are not only going to have to defend their own work, but video games in general. I’m not sure yet if I trust in Rockstar to do that, but I sure as hell hope they come out swinging the day it is released!

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GTAIV is going to be controversial and people will be upset.

First, why would they be banned? we have porn, which is openly distributed, well, you do need to be an adult to buy it (I know there are many people that will find workarounds) and you can always find it for free on the internet...

Look, I believe that games, or anything for that matter, shouldnt be banned, I mean, parents go buy games like this for their kids and then when something happens (even if it has nothing to do with the game) they are quick to point fingers at the developers/publishers...there is a rate system for something, not only that, but there is the internet, and you can do a quick research about what the game is about...if you want to be an ignorant parent, be my guest, but if you are going to blame a group of people that put some many hours so people that can do it enjoy their games, then I say screw you, go cry to H Clinton or Jack Thompson...or whoever else might make you feel like you are a good parent...

Second, Mass Effect is nothing compared to GTA

Seriously, if there was ever a list about the most controversial franchises, GTA would be on the top, then it would be Manhunt, and right after it Bully...

And the thing is, with the exception of Bully, the controversies around these games actually boost the sales quite a lot...

I didn't think I would pass trough anyones sarcasm detector with a reference to Mass Effect... :(

Already planning out your 360 achievements, eh?

"Achievement unlocked! Pervert! Spend over 1000 hours in the strip club."

But not the poor children.

Or the orphans.

But maybe the unborn children.

No you were not the only one. When the link opened to up the mass effect controversy was like oh duh!(smacks hand to forehead)

Master Chief a naval officer, not a marine.

And Cortana is violet.

eh, semantics :p

I'd take Liara any day.

"Master Chief a naval officer, not a marine."

Hmm last I hear marines were part of the navy.
He is a marine officer perhaps?

Finish teh fight. Nuke Fox Studio. Kill Jack.

Fighting the good fight??!?

This just seems to be another episode of R* pushing the obscene envelope for no other reason but to add controversy, since controversy = sales.

Don't get me wrong I don't mind sex, drugs and gore in my games but I hate when any of the above is added just to make a stir.

It is like the movie "A History of Violence" that adds a crazy long rough sex scene that adds nothing to the movie but pause everything else just to have a long "controversial" rough sex scene.

Waits for the spoo=prude comments that are totally untrue.

I'm going to have to agree with Spoo here. This is why I don't buy Rockstar games.

And this is why I have played grand theft auto since the good old top down two PCs system linked days...

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Is that you?

On topic:

"How do I stated the obvious?"

Yeah, pretty much.

"Now I am confused if stalking ppl is wrong or right."

I checked Wikipedia and it said that stalking was a criminal offence. Though, on some of the examples citations were needed...so...I don't know.

You can't really trust Wikipedia. Go with your instinct. If you want to stalk someone, go for it.

Just make sure to bring a flash-light and binoculars.

Wikipedia sez Nigeria is a country in West Africa, but i'm going to go with my gut...

And then the CEO of Cartoon Network resigns, again.

lol. +1 for you Khan.

GTA is washed up?

I'm sorry if you really believe that, then you've never played GTA before.

Played all of them but only own GTAI, GTA II, GTAIII and GTA Vice City. I rented San Andres and considered killing rockstar for cheating me out of my 7 dollars.