Comments on: Ask GD: Are These Games Worse than Those Games? http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/ Games from a Parental Perspective Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:55:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: slimdog http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-48139 slimdog Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:30:26 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-48139 thebeatlesgamer i am 13 and think red dead redemption is mostly fine although there is one achievement that says you have to place a hogtied women on train tracks and witness her death but of course you dont have to do this and left for dead is fine it may have blood and gore they are zombies and therfore are not alive so its not like going up to an innocent man and shooting him thebeatlesgamer

i am 13 and think red dead redemption is mostly fine although there is one achievement that says you have to place a hogtied women on train tracks and witness her death but of course you dont have to do this and left for dead is fine it may have blood and gore they are zombies and therfore are not alive so its not like going up to an innocent man and shooting him

]]> By: TheBeatlesGamer http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-47250 TheBeatlesGamer Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:47:36 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-47250 Hey Gamer Dad. Like Zach, I'm 13. I Also, Have To Take Some Resonsability For What's Right And Plain Wrong(Grand Theft Auto 4,Saints Row 2).I Was Wondering If Left 4 Dead And Red Dead Redemption Were Appropriate For Me. I Have Seen Saving Pvt. Ryan,Black Hawk Down, Every Rambo, And Aliens Vs. Predators. Love Your Site And Thanks In Advance. Hey Gamer Dad. Like Zach, I’m 13. I Also, Have To Take Some Resonsability For What’s Right And Plain Wrong(Grand Theft Auto 4,Saints Row 2).I Was Wondering If Left 4 Dead And Red Dead Redemption Were Appropriate For Me. I Have Seen Saving Pvt. Ryan,Black Hawk Down, Every Rambo, And Aliens Vs. Predators. Love Your Site And Thanks In Advance.

]]> By: Sarchuk http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-33818 Sarchuk Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:37:54 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-33818 Krazy Koala, It's not illegal to buy your kids M rated games, I'm 17 (and been "illegally" buying them since I was 14) and Left 4 dead, eh, It does have quite a bit of blood and gore, but what you want to look at is the reasons it's happening. I.E zombie horde coming after you, self defense or get eating alive? also even though it has alot, It's not as depictive as let's say Gears of war, or Call of duty World at War. It has minor language (which, let's face it every kid on the face of the planet has heard ATLEAST one F or S word from their dad accidentally spilling oil into his face while fixing the car). All in all, I think with, like every other M rated game in existence, it boils down to the kids capabilities to discern reality from virtuality, the maturity level(not HIS AGE). So, Even though I'm not even an adult yet, I think he could very well handle it without any repercussions.....hahahaha if you call anything that could happen a repercussion>.> Krazy Koala, It’s not illegal to buy your kids M rated games, I’m 17 (and been “illegally” buying them since I was 14) and Left 4 dead, eh, It does have quite a bit of blood and gore, but what you want to look at is the reasons it’s happening. I.E zombie horde coming after you, self defense or get eating alive? also even though it has alot, It’s not as depictive as let’s say Gears of war, or Call of duty World at War. It has minor language (which, let’s face it every kid on the face of the planet has heard ATLEAST one F or S word from their dad accidentally spilling oil into his face while fixing the car).

All in all, I think with, like every other M rated game in existence, it boils down to the kids capabilities to discern reality from virtuality, the maturity level(not HIS AGE). So, Even though I’m not even an adult yet, I think he could very well handle it without any repercussions…..hahahaha if you call anything that could happen a repercussion>.>

]]> By: Krazy Koala http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-33439 Krazy Koala Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:40:38 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-33439 Hey Gamerdad, I'm a parent of a 14 year old and a seven year old. They're both boys (if that is applicable - I'm not being sexist) and my oldest wants to play Left 4 Dead. I know it's M, and I know my youngest isn't going to be even near it, but is it suitable for my 14 year old? I'm not too keen on violence and blood, but I would rather have him kill zombies than innocent children. And, if I do get him L4D, is it illegal? Sorry I'm new to these M and AO games. Thanks, Krazy Koala Hey Gamerdad,

I’m a parent of a 14 year old and a seven year old. They’re both boys (if that is applicable – I’m not being sexist) and my oldest wants to play Left 4 Dead. I know it’s M, and I know my youngest isn’t going to be even near it, but is it suitable for my 14 year old? I’m not too keen on violence and blood, but I would rather have him kill zombies than innocent children.

And, if I do get him L4D, is it illegal? Sorry I’m new to these M and AO games.
Thanks,
Krazy Koala

]]> By: Rich N http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-28347 Rich N Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:38:55 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-28347 I think it is great that Zack is not only aware of what he is capable of handling and not, as evidenced by his reference to Fallout 3, and that he doesn't want to waste time and effort asking for games that are way out there. Kudos to you Zack. And to your Mom for understanding that not all "violent" games are the same. GamerDad's advice is, as usual, spot on. The bottom line is Zack and his mom need to work together to make an informed decision. All GamerDad, and the rest of us, can do is tell them what is in the games and let them decide what is and isn't acceptable for Zack. Personally, I have played Mass Effect and a little of Bioshock and I think that Bioshock is by far the scarier and potentially more harmful of the two. The violence in Mass Effect is no worse than the other games he has played, and is actually less than them. And the "sex" scene in it is tamer than what you see on prime time and daytime tv. But that's my 2 cents. Like GD said, video of that scene is readily available on YouTube and his mom, and others, can make that call after viewing it. I think it is great that Zack is not only aware of what he is capable of handling and not, as evidenced by his reference to Fallout 3, and that he doesn’t want to waste time and effort asking for games that are way out there. Kudos to you Zack. And to your Mom for understanding that not all “violent” games are the same.

GamerDad’s advice is, as usual, spot on. The bottom line is Zack and his mom need to work together to make an informed decision. All GamerDad, and the rest of us, can do is tell them what is in the games and let them decide what is and isn’t acceptable for Zack.

Personally, I have played Mass Effect and a little of Bioshock and I think that Bioshock is by far the scarier and potentially more harmful of the two. The violence in Mass Effect is no worse than the other games he has played, and is actually less than them. And the “sex” scene in it is tamer than what you see on prime time and daytime tv. But that’s my 2 cents. Like GD said, video of that scene is readily available on YouTube and his mom, and others, can make that call after viewing it.

]]> By: Bajan_Gamer http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-28269 Bajan_Gamer Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:54:40 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-28269 How about just following the ESRB rating? Period. It may not be perfect, but at least it gives some guide to what may be appropriate. Also, take your mom along while making your decisions. I am sure she will help. Peruse the websites and read some of the reviews/previews. When making a choice, make sure it is an informed one. That will help not only in your gaming but the rest of your life as well. How about just following the ESRB rating? Period. It may not be perfect, but at least it gives some guide to what may be appropriate. Also, take your mom along while making your decisions. I am sure she will help. Peruse the websites and read some of the reviews/previews. When making a choice, make sure it is an informed one. That will help not only in your gaming but the rest of your life as well.

]]> By: The_Wampa_King http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-28226 The_Wampa_King Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:10:18 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-28226 Yeah, i understand. You've played so many M games its probably hard to tell some from the others. Yeah, i understand. You’ve played so many M games its probably hard to tell some from the others.

]]> By: GamerDad http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-28212 GamerDad Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:56:38 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-28212 Well, the ESRB makes no distinction at all between the language of one and the language of the other. And since language means very little to me in a world where people blast explicit rap out of cars.... Still, good point Wampa, I'd forgotten about the language aspect. Man, see how hard this is? I'm supposed to remember everything about everything. I've played both but remember noticing gratuitous language in either. Well, the ESRB makes no distinction at all between the language of one and the language of the other. And since language means very little to me in a world where people blast explicit rap out of cars….
Still, good point Wampa, I’d forgotten about the language aspect. Man, see how hard this is? I’m supposed to remember everything about everything. I’ve played both but remember noticing gratuitous language in either.

]]> By: The_Wampa_King http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-28197 The_Wampa_King Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:55:00 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-28197 Also, its refreshing to see a 13 year old not complaining about what games he can and can't get, and actually admitting some games are too mature for him. Also, its refreshing to see a 13 year old not complaining about what games he can and can’t get, and actually admitting some games are too mature for him.

]]> By: The_Wampa_King http://www.gamesanityblog.com/2009/07/24/ask-gd-are-these-games-worse-than-those-games/comment-page-1/#comment-28196 The_Wampa_King Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:51:11 +0000 http://www.gamingwithchildren.com/?p=2798#comment-28196 "(Rainbow 6: Vegas - this one is on par with Call of Duty" How? Rainbow Six's language is very strong. “(Rainbow 6: Vegas – this one is on par with Call of Duty”

How? Rainbow Six’s language is very strong.

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