isherloxi
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| 12 Aug 2011 07:44 PM |
[UPDATE]: International coalition asks gamemakers, legislators to stop the sale of violent games, takes specific exception to upcoming 2K shooter; publisher responds.
At the opening of The Darkness II, protagonist Jackie Estacado has risen through the ranks of organized crime to become the don of the Franchetti clan. And while it might go without saying that the police in the game's world will be set against him, it turns out some authorities in this world have an issue with him as well.
The heads of the International Christian Police Fellowship, the Christian Police Association, the Swiss Christian Police Association, and the Germany Christian Police Association last month drafted a letter to politicians and game producers explaining their objection to the violent content in many games. Specifically, the organizations called out The Darkness II, saying it and games like it create a distorted perspective of police officers for young players.
The groups are appealing to lawmakers and publishers to immediately stop the sale of such games, referencing the Biblical verse, "[F]or whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
The Darkness II is set for North American release February 7. For more on the title, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.
[UPDATE]: 2K Games has provided a comment on the police associations' objections, saying, "Reported stories regarding police officers in The Darkness II were erroneous. To be clear, there are no police officers in the game." |
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| 12 Aug 2011 07:47 PM |
"International Christian Police Fellowship"
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA |
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| 12 Aug 2011 07:52 PM |
| wtf is " International Christian Police Fellowship" |
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| 12 Aug 2011 08:08 PM |
| That game sounds lame anyway. |
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isherloxi
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| 12 Aug 2011 08:47 PM |
ICF
Origin 1990 Zürich, Switzerland
ICF (International Christian Fellowship) is a church movement aimed at young people and charismatic evangelism of the style typical of US Christianity. It began in 1990 in Zürich, Switzerland with ICF Zürich. Now it has spread to 17 other cities of Switzerland, 9 in Germany and one in London (United Kingdom), Trondheim (Norway) and Prague (Czech Republic).
The groups run off the basic principles of Christianity. Participants are encouraged to evangelize based on the Great Commission found in the New Testament of the Bible. Tithes, or donating 10% of one's income is taken from early Jewish traditions and is commonly practiced by all modern churches. |
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| 12 Aug 2011 08:53 PM |
wtf is " International Christian Police Fellowship" ___ My arch nemesis. |
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| 12 Aug 2011 09:30 PM |
| Ie never heard of these peaple. |
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Person299
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| 12 Aug 2011 10:58 PM |
| You have to admit, society would very likely be better off without games like this, but it doesn't mean the government has the right to ban them. |
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isherloxi
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| 12 Aug 2011 11:08 PM |
What would be my entertainment then Person?
Tv shows have gotten boring. Old ones are still good tho.Movies are still good. |
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Person299
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| 12 Aug 2011 11:12 PM |
| Before people became dependent upon video games and TV to produce dopamine (Which with time becomes more difficult, just like with drug use), their bodies produced it whilst working. |
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MajorTyco
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| 12 Aug 2011 11:14 PM |
| Ew. Religion. I blame Australia. |
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| 12 Aug 2011 11:17 PM |
| Person is right Just look at me I am absolutely lifeless. |
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Peppsi101
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| 13 Aug 2011 08:38 AM |
Tv shows have gotten boring. Old ones are still good tho.Movies are still good.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic |
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Zct11
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:12 AM |
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic _______________________________
Eeyup. |
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Person299
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:13 AM |
| Ya'll are some of those weird pony people? D: |
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Zct11
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:16 AM |
Ya'll are some of those weird pony people? D: _____________________________
If you don't watch the show thats fine.
If you have that much of a problem with the fact that some people may enjoy the show, I have some bad news for you. You probably like men. |
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twigs182
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Person299
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:20 AM |
"If you have that much of a problem with the fact that some people may enjoy the show, I have some bad news for you. You probably like men." wth, isn't it meant for 8 year old girls? |
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Zct11
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:21 AM |
wth, isn't it meant for 8 year old girls? __________________________________
>Someones never watched the show
We like it because its actually surprisingly good. And adorable. Like I said, if it bothers you that much that people may like it, you probably like men. |
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fishcandy
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:21 AM |
| They got a lovely website. |
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Person299
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| 13 Aug 2011 10:28 AM |
"We like it because its actually surprisingly good. And adorable. Like I said, if it bothers you that much that people may like it, you probably like men." Your supposed connection between not liking the show and liking men makes it sound like some kind of weird "furry" thing. |
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