Video Games We Hate

Monday, October 6, 2008

filed under: family

It's bad enough that children have been exposed to video games like "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" where gamers can kill hookers and steal cars to gain points. But now many children are using the Internet to play video games online? We did a little search to see what kinds of games are on these gaming sites, directed mostly at kids, and could not believe what we found. Here are just a few of the ones we hate:

"Light People on Fire:" Found under the "Wreck the City" category on one gaming website, in this game you can light people on fire. That's right, hit the "space bar" and you will ignite innocent people as you walk by them. Screaming sound effect included.

"Pimp My Zombie:" In this game you can choose from three different monsters and dress them up anyway you like. Does a child really need to know how to "pimp" anything?

"Santa's Vengeance:" In this special one, good 'ol St. Nick is making a list and checking it twice and he's gonna to shoot you whether or not you're naughty or nice. Ahh, just in time for the holidays.

"Pigeons Revenge:" Gamers are the pigeon in this fun one. Poop on the people passing below and you get points. Sound effects included. Classy.

"Naughty Babysitter:" Players click on different items on the screen to see their "Babysitter" strip down to "skimpy" clothes. While our husbands might enjoy this game, we think a child might get just a tad confused by this one.

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Pigeons Revenge is actually pretty funny. Just saying.

- birdsfly

Posted 10/06/08 06:56 PM

I have a giant problem with this—my boyfriend (and daughter’s husband) is a video game designer. I don’t know how many ways I can put this: IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GAME DESIGNERS OR THE INDUSTRY TO MONITOR WHAT YOUR CHILDREN PLAY. Its yours. Games have ratings, like movies, so don’t gripe about San Andreas, because if your kid is under 18, he shouldn’t have it at all. How many times have I watched oblivious women walk into GameStop and pick up games like these for their 15 year olds. Oh, and while I’m ranting, if you’re kid makes their own money, or purchases it with their allowance, that’s your fault too. Would you play stupid if they bought a pack of cigarettes? Same logic applies. Games like that are for 18+, like cigarettes. That being said, I understand that casual internet games are NOT rated. But who doesn’t know what their kids are playing? Do you pop on HBO’s true sex and let them watch that at night? Do you turn a blind eye if they look up porn. The idea that some how developers are evil because they make games for adults is ludicrous. Lazy, poor parenting lays on your shoulders, not theirs. And for the record: My daughter loves games. But she doesn’t play the games her father makes. She’s not allowed. And she doesn’t have a computer. Its in the living room.

- Theresa

Posted 10/06/08 10:33 PM

Pigeons Revenge? that one doesnt sound too bad… maybe you should replace that with “pedestrian killer” where you use your mouse to control a car and run over the most people you can in a certain time… complete with screams and blood splatters.

- Anna

Posted 10/07/08 10:51 AM