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The thing is, they only advertise the real-life based mafia/crime/war M-games, nothing fictional like Halo or Fable.

I'm not on the side of violence, but just because most games are mature doesn't mean that's the reason the mass-media is promoting them.

I play violent games, but not BECAUSE they're violent. It's because they sound interesting (or they got high ratings on IGN xD)

Plus, if the mass-media was biased like that, they probably wouldn't get as many consumers (or whatever is the correct term) because 25% of the average gamers are under 18, and around 10% of the average gamers not under eighteen won't play games that are rated mature. (Puzzle gamers like my mom)

But, I see where you're coming from 

Last edited by samurai768 (2010-09-22 21:15:26)

steppenwulf wrote:

Studys have shown that violent video games don't make kids more violent, no matter what parents want to think.

indeed. as some might say: "when you pick up a video game, the goal is gameplay, NOT THE OBJECTIONABLE THEMES." however, i still hate Kane & Lynch for being mentioned at the same level as Final Fantasy.

Davidsonofinga wrote:

when it comes to video games, the mass billboards in my region always are advertising the m-rated ones:

1. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Rockstar North)
2. Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar North)
3. Mafia II (2K games)
4. Kane & Lynch II: Dog Days (Edios & Square-Enix)

ALL FOUR ARE RATED MATURE AND DESERVE IT!

the mass media should know that they shouldn't promote a certain game just because it is about criminals or outlaws. at least Red Dead looks promising...maybe when i am much older.


what games are overhyped by urban billboards in your area?

you're crazzzzy

video games are just a form of intertainment. Just becease you don't like FPSs, doesn't mean no one else can 

08jackt wrote:

Davidsonofinga wrote:

when it comes to video games, the mass billboards in my region always are advertising the m-rated ones:

1. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Rockstar North)
2. Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar North)
3. Mafia II (2K games)
4. Kane & Lynch II: Dog Days (Edios & Square-Enix)

ALL FOUR ARE RATED MATURE AND DESERVE IT!

the mass media should know that they shouldn't promote a certain game just because it is about criminals or outlaws. at least Red Dead looks promising...maybe when i am much older.


what games are overhyped by urban billboards in your area?

you're crazzzzy

video games are just a form of entertainment. Just because you don't like FPSs, doesn't mean no one else can 

you are crazier.
i know they are a form of entertainment. but when urban billboards comes to gaming, they always pick crime/mafia *, regardless of genre. srsly. have u seen HALO Reach on urban billboards? Metroid: Other M? FALLOUT VEGAS? no. those are seemingly good FPS games that should be advertized instead of Kane & Lynch garble.

Weegeefans wrote:

Kane & Lynch are as evil as videogame characters can get

then why are they advertized on urban billboards in organized society? this could be a flame war before you know it. all i asked was "what games do you see advertized on urban billboards?"

stay on topic, Blink-182 Fanboi. dont flame me.

usatt1337 wrote:

Dude, you can't take away the right to advertise someting, that's called unnecessary censorship, and is usually the sign of a facist/ extremely communist government. Whether you like the games or not, they're free to advertise them.

I am not stripping away rights as i speak. i am simply expressing my opinion. it cannot be changed.

mods, please close this topic. it is turning into a flame war.

Last edited by Davidsonofinga (2010-09-22 22:43:29)

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