Jack Straw: gaming industry lacks social responsibility
Manhunt 2 definitely got everyone on their seats with the ruckus it caused. Up until now, there are probably all kinds of people wanting to voice out their opinion regarding the matter. UK Leader of the House of Commons Jack Straw gave his piece, and it’s about the gaming industry and lack of social responsibility.
Keith Vaz, same person who spearheaded the campaign against the original Manhunt, brought up the issue of its sequel in parliament. He asked, “Will the Leader of the House please tell us when he expects a statement to be made… or when we may have a debate on the social responsibilities of those who make a huge amount of money out of these videogames?”
Straw promptly responded, “We do not see sufficient social responsibility and understanding by the creators and purveyors of such games. I will of course ensure that the [Prime] Minister is made fully aware of my right honourable Friend’s concerns.”
Do developers really need to be more responsible, or are they trying to create art that doesn’t have boundaries? With the law closing in, looks like devs don’t have much of a choice.
Via Games Industry
Manhunt 2 definitely got everyone on their seats with the ruckus it caused. Up until now, there are probably all kinds of people wanting to voice out their opinion regarding the matter. UK Leader of the House of Commons Jack Straw gave his piece, and it’s about the gaming industry and lack of social responsibility.
Keith Vaz, same person who spearheaded the campaign against the original Manhunt, brought up the issue of its sequel in parliament. He asked, “Will the Leader of the House please tell us when he expects a statement to be made… or when we may have a debate on the social responsibilities of those who make a huge amount of money out of these videogames?”
Straw promptly responded, “We do not see sufficient social responsibility and understanding by the creators and purveyors of such games. I will of course ensure that the [Prime] Minister is made fully aware of my right honourable Friend’s concerns.”
Do developers really need to be more responsible, or are they trying to create art that doesn’t have boundaries? With the law closing in, looks like devs don’t have much of a choice.
Via Games Industry
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