Saints Row 2 In NYPD's Crosshairs
See Full ImageEven though Volition has said in the past they're not worried about anti-game critical backlash concerning Saints Row 2, they probably didn't want the NYPD on their backs.
New York's finest weren't too happy with Grand Theft Auto IV, either, so it's no surprise to learn they're speaking out against Volition's new crime-infested sequel. Ripten points us towards the Daily News, where NYPD union boss Patrick Lynch issued the now-standard comment in regards to Saints Row 2: "horrible and violent video games desensitize young people to violence while encouraging depravity, immorality while glorifying criminal behavior..." Yes, yes, we've heard all that before, and no doubt there's some truth to it when we're talking about the younger generation, which is why we have the ESRB. The NYPD clearly believes both GTAIV and SR2 endorse a criminal's life in some way, although even the latest GTA - which was by far the most realistic - remains too cartoon-y to endorse much of anything besides removed, even relaxing entertainment. Finally, we get the feeling that some cops are probably gamers, and they probably played the hell out of GTAIV, which means Saints Row 2 is up next for 'em.
Besides, if Tera Patrick's in it, how bad can it really be? Okay, it just adds to the depraved factor (kinda), but the entire production is designed around that concept, so it works. It's also rated "M" for "Mature," remember?
Related Game(s): Saints Row 2
10/15/2008 Ben Dutka
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kj313
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 10:59:05 AM
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I totally agree wwith u Ben that The NYPD must be playin the hell out of these games to be so offended. Lmao
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www_dot_com
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 12:30:01 PM
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Daedusian
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 5:14:43 PM
If you're new to the GTA series, than yeah, you'll probably like GTA4 much better, but if you're a long time fan of the GTA series, you would think otherwise.
At least to me...
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www_dot_com
Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 9:22:15 AM
On the other hand i've been a long time fan of the GTA series but i think gtaiv's approach to realism is a step forward,euphoria n facial expressions,absence of planes looks good to me.
BUT as y'all keep claimin SR2 looks good i might consider going for it and give ma analysis afterwards.
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Daedusian
Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 8:53:37 PM
But yeah, in terms of what you have said about GTA4, the series def did make a HUGE improvement. I just prefer more unrealism in GTA than anything else.
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Cuetes
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 11:40:45 AM
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mixedkidbx
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 11:57:24 AM
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 12:32:27 PM
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RustEDalex
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 12:57:35 PM
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kj313
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 1:12:49 PM
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I have been said that i thought San Andreas is better than GTA IV. SR2 best reminds me of that. GTA IV was boring as hell after i beat it. There were no more side jobs like in San andreas, or all the lil things that made me fall in love with the GTA series. It seems as if IV tried to become to realistic and got away from what made GTA what it is. I could careless about review scores. I'm speaking off experience. After i beat GTA I lost all interest. Dont get me wrong GTA IV was good, but overrated.
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www_dot_com
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 3:07:44 PM
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shaydey77
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 2:10:57 PM
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Still at least now we have trophies for it!!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 3:42:49 PM
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ZubraZap
Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 2:15:52 AM
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Minishmaru
Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 5:15:45 PM
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shootu
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 12:03:38 AM
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In all reality how many people die from video games??? Parents should be more worried about their kids dieing from a car crash, alcohol, drugs, guns, tobacco or even cancer. Cancer kills more kids then video games. What would kids do that are not good at sport or have no interest in sports or home work???? They get board!!!! And board kids get into crime, alcohol, drug and all kinds of trouble.
In real world its up to the parent to decide what the kids play and watch. Just like driving vehicles, movies, porn, alcohol, tobacco, guns and some counties drugs there is an age limit. Parents if video games are all you have to worry about its time to put down the controller, turn off the T.V and look outside into the real world cause thats the killer and its all going to SHIT!
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mixedkidbx
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 10:55:39 AM