Youth Group Storm Rockstar Offices - 4.8.05

A group of protestors, calling themselves the "Peaceoholics", made their way to Rockstar Games' offices in New York. The youth-group were giving out about a game Rockstar have not yet even released, 'Bully'. These people know absolutely nothing about the game (outside of its title) yet they have felt it appropriate to stand outside Rockstar's offices chanting "Hey hey, ho ho, Rockstar Games has got to go."

Some of the signs carried by the gang said "Put the cuffs on Rockstar, not youth", and "Prosecute Rockstar Games, they are felons", as if to suggest that the games developer is somehow responsible for mentally deficient teens and young-adults.

Rockstar describe "Bully" as:

a game where players take the role of a "troublesome schoolboy" who "stands up to bullies, gets picked on by teachers, plays pranks on malicious kids, wins or loses the girl, and ultimately learns to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school."

Although the game is expected to get a Mature (M) rating, there is no official word just yet and very little is actually known about the game's storyline, other than what Rockstar has told us.

Either way, this is hardly the kind of publicity the New York-based developer would care for at such a time when "Hot Coffee" is spilling all over the place. Politicians have been tainted by the controversial beverage (via one controversial lawyer) and it has been a troubling few months for Rockstar North and parent company Take Two.

Although the game is not yet rated (an M for Mature tag seems a certainty) and Rockstar has revealed next to nothing about the actual gameplay, Bully has already made some waves. Given the developer's history with controversial titles and the lasting taboo of violence in a school setting ever since the Columbine High School shootings, it's a safe bet this won't be the last bit of protest directed Rockstar's way over its latest offering.

Bully draws protesters to Rockstar's front doors

By Gary (Email: Gary at igniq dot com)

	« Igniq.com Gaming News Youth Group Storm Rockstar Offices - 4.8.05 A group of protestors, calling themselves the "Peaceoholics", made their way to Rockstar Games' offices in New York. The youth-group were giving out about a game Rockstar have not yet even released, 'Bully'. These people know absolutely nothing about the game (outside of its title) yet they have felt it appropriate to stand outside Rockstar's offices chanting "Hey hey, ho ho, Rockstar Games has got to go." Some of the signs carried by the gang said "Put the cuffs on Rockstar, not youth", and "Prosecute Rockstar Games, they are felons", as if to suggest that the games developer is somehow responsible for mentally deficient teens and young-adults. Rockstar describe "Bully" as: a game where players take the role of a "troublesome schoolboy" who "stands up to bullies, gets picked on by teachers, plays pranks on malicious kids, wins or loses the girl, and ultimately learns to navigate the obstacles of the fictitious reform school." Although the game is expected to get a Mature (M) rating, there is no official word just yet and very little is actually known about the game's storyline, other than what Rockstar has told us. Either way, this is hardly the kind of publicity the New York-based developer would care for at such a time when "Hot Coffee" is spilling all over the place. Politicians have been tainted by the controversial beverage (via one controversial lawyer) and it has been a troubling few months for Rockstar North and parent company Take Two. Although the game is not yet rated (an M for Mature tag seems a certainty) and Rockstar has revealed next to nothing about the actual gameplay, Bully has already made some waves. Given the developer's history with controversial titles and the lasting taboo of violence in a school setting ever since the Columbine High School shootings, it's a safe bet this won't be the last bit of protest directed Rockstar's way over its latest offering. Bully draws protesters to Rockstar's front doors Related: Thompson bullies Rockstar over upcoming game Complete Ban on GTA: San Andreas in Australia Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Federal Trade Commission Inquiry(26 July) Did Rockstar damage the gaming industry? Federal Investigation to Reheat Hot Coffee Clinton Statement Praises ESRB, Smacks Rockstar Rockstar Admit Percolating Hot Coffee Discussion >> By Gary (Email: Gary at igniq dot com) Sponsored links: Concert Tickets Online skill games Play Online Bingo Gamer Social Networking Buy Wii Games Online Best prices: PS3 (60 GB) Console Place a link here