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More Backlash On Video Game Themes

More Backlash On Video Game Themes

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Bob Law, the director of the New York State Millions More organization, has been warning parents not to buy games “that could be dangerous” for their children. The organization is attempting to decrease demand for video games.

Law mentioned games like The Warriors, Grand Theft Auto, Blitz: The League, 50 Cent Bulletproof, and True Crime: New York City as bad games for kids to play. He believes many games trivialize drug abuse, cheapen sex, demonize African-Americans, and reward violence.

Members of the organization stood outside a Game Stop in New York City telling parents not to buy “killer video games” for their kids.

“The killer video games currently on the market for the coming holiday season feature Black and Latino youth as thugs who simply roam the urban areas killing, stealing, fighting, and often using drugs…are these ideas appropriate for your children?” a letter issued by the group read.

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