Grand Theft Auto tops prosecutor’s “do not buy” list of violent games

Worried about the possibility of video game violence tainting the minds of children, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy came up with a “do not buy” list of violent video games.

Contrary to what most might expect, Rockstar Games’ controversial Manhunt 2 (Wii, Sony PlayStation Portable) isn’t the number one violent video game, but Grand Theft Auto is. Check out the Top Ten list in the full article.

Just in time for the holidays, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy came up with a list of “do not buy” games meant to help parents in choosing games appropriate for their kids. Contrary to what most may expect, this violent game list isn’t topped by Rockstar Games’ Manhunt 2 (Wii, Sony PlayStation Portable).

As it turns out, this holiday season’s number one game to be avoided  – according to Prosecutor Worthy – is none other than Take-Two Interactive‘s Grand Theft Auto (and possibly all games belonging to the same franchise), where players get to hijack cars and run over pedestrians.

Here’s Worthy’s list of games that should be avoided:

1. Grand Theft Auto
2. Manhunt
3. Scarface
4. 50 Cent Bulletproof
5. 300 The Videogame
6. The Godfather
7. Killer-7
8. Resident Evil 4
9. God of War
10. Hitman Blood Money

As a plead to the parents, Prosecutor Kym Worthy is quoted to have said the following: “Please do not buy these video games and bring them into your home. It desensitizes [children] to violent acts. It%u2019s no wonder we%u2019re seeing the crimes we%u2019re seeing lately.”