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New Bully Game!

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Roxanne

Roxanne Report 27 Oct 2006 14:04

Hi Tracy,Thank goodness it wont be available here. Thanks for the info.

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 27 Oct 2006 12:41

Is it this one? ''Bully, also known as Canis Canem Edit in Europe and Australia, is a video game released by Rockstar Vancouver for Sony PlayStation 2 on October 17, 2006 in the USA, and October 25 in the UK. An Xbox version was planned but has since been cancelled for undisclosed reasons.'' Xbox probably decided it was best not to. The game has no rating on Wiki, but I hope it's an 18. ''Currys and PC World, both owned by DSG International plc said that they wish to not sell the game in the UK because it is 'not appropriate for Currys' family-friendly image'. The official statement lists what Currys believes is 'the explicit link between violence and children' as the reason behind the ban, and continues: 'We haven't taken this decision lightly, particularly considering the excellent relationship we have with Rockstar.' However despite this decision other high street retailers including Game, HMV and Woolworths have all announced an intention to stock the game. Interestingly, DSG stores still stock other Rockstar games including the GTA series, and other violent games like Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter, Saints Row etc.'' Quotes from Wikipedia.

Linda

Linda Report 27 Oct 2006 12:34

I heard about this on the radio last night and they played a clip from some idiot who had played the game and he said that he didnt see any bullying apart from on himself and 'geeks' and 'computer nerds' so it was alright by him!! I was gobsmacked that they allowed this man to make such an irresponsible comment on a news bulletin at 5pm!! Lets hope the game doesnt make it here. I dont have children but I was bullied at school myself so know the agony it can cause. Linda x

Sylvia Ross

Sylvia Ross Report 27 Oct 2006 12:29

I saw that on the news this morning too... didn't like what I saw from the clip they showed..... :-((

Roxanne

Roxanne Report 27 Oct 2006 12:25

I cant believe how Irresponsible these people have been. Ive just seen that a game has been created called 'bully' kids get points for beating up other children In school. Its caused a stir In America, I hope it wont become available in the U.K! How can anyone encourage Bullies! Its beyond me,it really is! Has anyone heard about it?