MADD Gets Mad at GTA IV
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
The North American-based "anti-alcohol
organization" known as
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is claiming that the game's
ability to let Niko get behind the wheel while inebriated makes GTA
IV worthy of an Adults Only rating.MADD claims that they have appealed to
the "game's manufacturer" to halt production of the game out of
social responsibility, "out of respect for those who've been
hurt or killed by drunk drivers".
Rockstar Games have this to say on the matter:
"We have a great deal of respect for MADD's mission, but we
believe the mature audience for "Grand Theft Auto IV" is more
than sophisticated enough to understand the game's content."
If you have experienced being inebriated in the game, you will
notice that it informs you to not get behind the wheel and rather
tells you to take a taxi. If you are behind the wheel, it is
difficult to drive and you will find that you will be pursued by the
police.
Source:
GameSpot |
