Friday, October 13, 2006

Grand Theft Auto new game "Bully" renews criticism of violence

Grand Theft Auto or (GTA) is a computer and video game series created and primarily developed by Scottish developer Rockstar North, published by Rockstar Games and debuted in 1998. Grand Theft Auto" games are set to release a new title in which players assume the role of a 15-year-old wannabe tough guy. Bully will be out this Tuesday for Playstation 2 for $39.99. With "Bully," there are plenty of fisticuffs but no guns, no blood and no dying. The most powerful weapons include a slingshot and a baseball bat.

Several pending lawsuits blame Rockstar and parent company Take Two Interactive Software Inc. for real acts of violence.

Last month, relatives of three people slain by a 14-year-old on newsman Sam Donaldson's New Mexico ranch sued Rockstar for $600 million, claiming the crimes would not have occurred had the teenager never played the violent game.

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