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It is nothing new for parents to question the deemed inappropriate content in video games, but as of late, in response to a simple forum post, new questions seemed to have been raised. This time, they weren't made from the parents, but to the parents.

Here is the forum post:



First, I'd like to ask everyone here a question. Are your parents the same in regards to deeming violence as okay, but the viewing of naked women not okay?

One of the questions being raised is: If parents are willing to deem violence, in some instances very rude violence as okay for their child to view, what makes naked women such a taboo?

The only answer that has been come up with, and the likely answer, is the reality of both pieces of content. Violence as it is in video games is much less realistic then a picture of a naked woman. Parents likely see violence as something not necessarily great for their child, but a simple display of something that is unreal. The viewing of a naked woman is very much real, and perhaps something that could "corrupt" their child's precious mind.

There's nothing particularly striking about that question, but still something to ask yourself, and form your own answer for.

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Next, we take a look at "If they caught me with a real magazine they would be embarrassed and ashamed. If they caught me looking at playboy in game they would be furious and angry at the game."

There's nothing surprising about the first part of the statement, regarding the embarrassment and shame that would be had, but the second part is what particularly stands out. Why, when a parent obviously gave their child permission to play the game, would they show frustration towards the game? Perhaps parents should become more active in figuring out what their children are playing before giving permission to purchase a video game, rather than being ignorant and being mad about their child seeing something that very well could have been prevented.

I know, that if my parents were to see a naked woman on my television screen, they too would be mad at the game. How would your parents react?

The point of all of the above information is simply here to ask the big question: Should parents be mad at the inappropriateness of video games, or should they simply be more active in making sure their children are playing what they deem to be "okay"?

Time after time we've heard parents complain about the content of video games. Now it's time for the parents to do some self-evaluation of their own.

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I agree. But, I think it is the parents' fault, for letting their child play the game in the first place. Parents do need to be wary of the content in video games, realistic or not.

now i just wanna get this game even more lol. but i agree too

The playboys are from the 1950's. Thank god they are not full nude! This game is a huge let down if you ask me. The script is forced and will not adapt to your game play. Let me explain... If you are a decent shooter you will finish gun battles pretty fast. Your partner on the other hand will still trash talk the enemy until you trigger the next part of the mission. If you run around for a while before opening a door into the next part of the mission you will see no time has passed. Kinda lame.

I hate being forced to loose people in a chase or not having a chance to change the outcome of a mission because the script wont allow it. If you start a mission over the conversation is exactly the same every time. Kinda lazy. :sleep:

To me the game has a very strict mission to mission game play in order for the designers to not have to make changes. Specifically what I am talking about is the "NO WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED HERE" if you try to pull your gun out in some places. :sleep:

When you get some money over 5,000 to be exact. update all your cars and GET A CONVERTIBLE! Tune it up all the way! You can drive like GTA and the cops don't give chase for some reason. Im guessing it another case of "The Mondays at 2k." /facepalm

Anyone who has played RDR, GTA, Just cause 2 and similar games will be a little let down by knowing what a game can be and seeing what Mafia 2 is. I cant wait to sell it and finish just cause 2. Oh, thanks 2k for screwing all the ps3 owners ! :n: >

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