Comments on: Gaming extremes http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/ --**-- The Blog Without A Bloody Annoying Tagline --**-- Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:04:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mosh http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/comment-page-1/#comment-7013 Mosh Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:34:32 +0000 http://www.moshblog.me.uk/?p=2265#comment-7013 One thing I'm curious about is whether there's any bad language in the game. It still amazes me that parents will happily let their 12 year-old watch someone being eviscerated in an Aliens film, or shot through the face (twice) in a computer game - but Heaven forbid that they read or hear the word "fuck". One thing I’m curious about is whether there’s any bad language in the game. It still amazes me that parents will happily let their 12 year-old watch someone being eviscerated in an Aliens film, or shot through the face (twice) in a computer game – but Heaven forbid that they read or hear the word “fuck”.

]]> By: weenie http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/comment-page-1/#comment-7011 weenie Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:43 +0000 http://www.moshblog.me.uk/?p=2265#comment-7011 Well, if the boy's copy arrived in the post, then someone over 18 ordered it by credit/debit card online. The nanny state perpetuated by certain Daily Mail readers is annoying but I can see why they continue to try their luck when there are irrresponsible muppets for parents around. Granted that some children are mature enough...a 15 year old playing the game, probably ok but a 12 year old? (unless balls dropped already and got a moustache...) Well, if the boy’s copy arrived in the post, then someone over 18 ordered it by credit/debit card online.

The nanny state perpetuated by certain Daily Mail readers is annoying but I can see why they continue to try their luck when there are irrresponsible muppets for parents around. Granted that some children are mature enough…a 15 year old playing the game, probably ok but a 12 year old? (unless balls dropped already and got a moustache…)

]]> By: Mosh http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/comment-page-1/#comment-7009 Mosh Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:36:02 +0000 http://www.moshblog.me.uk/?p=2265#comment-7009 I had a boy in class today say that his copy had arrived in the post this morning - he's in S2 so about 12 years old. The thing is, the ratings on games/films in the UK are *not* legally binding. They are recommendations so the responsibility regarding who gets to see them lies with parents, guardians and the like. It is not illegal to show an 18-rated film to a 12 year old nor provide a game rated as such to a kid of that age. Of course the issue is how much do parents care? We've been granted a freedom to make this decision. Some parents will fail in this and let children who aren't mature enough see/play it and the some muppet from the Daily Mail will start screaming blue murder and demand that all games from now on feature cartoon animals running round mazes with soft edges where the player can't lose in case it demoralises them. I had a boy in class today say that his copy had arrived in the post this morning – he’s in S2 so about 12 years old.

The thing is, the ratings on games/films in the UK are *not* legally binding. They are recommendations so the responsibility regarding who gets to see them lies with parents, guardians and the like. It is not illegal to show an 18-rated film to a 12 year old nor provide a game rated as such to a kid of that age.

Of course the issue is how much do parents care? We’ve been granted a freedom to make this decision. Some parents will fail in this and let children who aren’t mature enough see/play it and the some muppet from the Daily Mail will start screaming blue murder and demand that all games from now on feature cartoon animals running round mazes with soft edges where the player can’t lose in case it demoralises them.

]]> By: weenie http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/comment-page-1/#comment-7008 weenie Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:11:25 +0000 http://www.moshblog.me.uk/?p=2265#comment-7008 I don't see what the fuss is all about but it's great publicity for the game! 12 year olds shouldn't be playing a game that has an 18 certificate - they should stick to games they can legally play eg on the Wii or Nintendo DS. If a parent buys this game for their child, then it's their responsibility that little Timmy is of sound mind and will not go on to copy what he sees on his pc. I don’t see what the fuss is all about but it’s great publicity for the game! 12 year olds shouldn’t be playing a game that has an 18 certificate – they should stick to games they can legally play eg on the Wii or Nintendo DS. If a parent buys this game for their child, then it’s their responsibility that little Timmy is of sound mind and will not go on to copy what he sees on his pc.

]]> By: Mosh http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/comment-page-1/#comment-7007 Mosh Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:32 +0000 http://www.moshblog.me.uk/?p=2265#comment-7007 It looks like Soldier of Fortune with (much) better graphics. Oh, how I remember shooting people with the machine gun so they danced and never fell down. It looks like Soldier of Fortune with (much) better graphics. Oh, how I remember shooting people with the machine gun so they danced and never fell down.

]]> By: Damo http://www.moshblog.me.uk/2009/11/08/gaming-extremes/comment-page-1/#comment-7006 Damo Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:39 +0000 http://www.moshblog.me.uk/?p=2265#comment-7006 Mate- I am buying this game (not the £120 version with the NV goggles). It looks awesome. Mate- I am buying this game (not the £120 version with the NV goggles).

It looks awesome.

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