jpillian Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Clinton seeks video game sex scene probe. Friday, July 15, 2005; Posted: 8:38 a.m. EDT (12:38 GMT) WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton pressed Thursday for a government investigation into how simulated sex cropped up in a modified version of the blockbuster criminal adventure video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." Clinton asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the origins of a downloadable modification that allows simulated sex in the personal computer version of one of the most popular and controversial video games in history. "We should all be deeply disturbed that a game which now permits the simulation of lewd sexual acts in an interactive format with highly realistic graphics has fallen into the hands of young people across the country," Clinton wrote in a letter to the head of the Federal Trade Commission. Saying the problem of explicit video games was "spiraling out of control," Clinton also said she was introducing legislation that would crack down on the sale of violent and sex-laden games to minors. The legislation would impose a $5,000 penalty on retailers who sell adult-rated video games to underage children. Clinton asked the FTC to look into whether Grand Theft Auto's rating of "M" (Mature 17+) should be changed to the rare "AO" (Adult Only), which would threaten to crimp sales at large retail outlets. The PlayStation2 version of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" was the No. 1 game of 2004, selling just over 5 million copies, according to industry researcher NPD Funworld. She requested the agency to study whether retailers' enforcement policies were adequate to keep adult-rated video games out of the hands of minors. An FTC spokeswoman said the agency had received Clinton's letter and was reviewing it. Clinton's comments were the latest in a chorus of criticism that has intensified since the revelation about sex scenes in the modified Grand Theft Auto. The game series has drawn numerous detractors because of its sexual and violent content. Players who download a modification, known as "hot coffee," from the Internet can make a male character engage in various sex acts with a virtual "girlfriend." Sex is suggested in the official version of the game, but does not happen on screen. The game's manufacturer, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. called Rockstar Games, has said hackers are responsible for the modification. In a statement released Thursday, Rockstar said it supported the video game rating system and efforts to keep adult-rated games away from children. But without referring to Clinton, the company said it was "disappointed by comments that misrepresent Grand Theft Auto, detracting from the innovative and artistic merits of the game." "Unfortunately, the recent confusion only serves to suggest that games do not deserve the same treatment as other forms of creative expression," Rockstar said in its statement. The Entertainment Software Rating Board last week launched a probe into whether the sexual minigame content was deliberately hidden in the game code and unlocked by the "hot coffee" modification, or if it was solely the result of the modification. The "hot coffee" modification, which violates the game's software user agreement, is the result of hackers disassembling and then combining, recompiling and altering the game's source code, Rockstar said I know, I know -- who cares. I just thought it was an interesting article on political posturing. [*]Rockstar has no way to control how folks modify their games [*]Not once were the actual criminal and violent acts which pervade such titles mentioned [/list=1] Not trying to pick on Hillary in this case, just an interesting case of political posturing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 :laugh: I thought this had something to do with Portis:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Originally posted by Sebowski :laugh: I thought this had something to do with Portis:doh: Good... I hoped I wasn't the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg28daman Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 See, the problem with this is is that the sex scene is only on the PC version. So, if you were to make it A.O., it would really screw a lot of the console players over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Do any of these scenes involve stained dresses or cigars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 didn't Rockstar say someone had stole their code before this was out, it makes sense how it was done, and will be hard to track :doh: The report on it last night did not say it was just the computer game that was impacted, so kind of lied to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I just don't see that many impressionable minds from ages 5 to 14 among the pc gaming crowd landing a code to alter M rated pc game for this to be a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Something about hearing Clinton, Sex and probe in a headline that brings out the beavis and butthead snickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Originally posted by redman Do any of these scenes involve stained dresses or cigars? :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins4life234 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Its really stupid, someone could do that to madden and make then run around naked. They wouldnt go look into EA. It was hackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINtil8tin Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Originally posted by Sebowski :laugh: I thought this had something to do with Portis:doh: Sme here. It took me few seconds to realize that Portis' name wasn't even mentioned. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 It's on the ps2 as well. I know because I tried. :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Thank you Hillary for protecting our children. You truly should be our first female President, based on this and all of your other major accomplishments to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Man she'll have a cow if she finds out about the boob enhancer code for outlaw golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 President Hillary? What self respecting male would.................... oops I better stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard saunders Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I have no problem with legislation keeping kids from buying these games....do you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Originally posted by richard saunders I have no problem with legislation keeping kids from buying these games....do you guys? No. But, kids will get them if they want them bad enough. Witness porn, cigs, alcohol, guns, drugs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Uhh we have a rating system already and rules in place. Its lik I said irresponsible parents who are the problem. Where are they getting the 50 bucks from or as in most instances the kids is told no at block buster then the kid calls a parent on the cell phones who then expects the cashier to allow the kid to rent the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Originally posted by NavyDave President Hillary? What self respecting male would.................... oops I better stop What makes you think that she's not a male? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yep.... that's all we need.... the ****roaches in Washington now focusing on obscene video games. They're already all over the steroid issue. Anything to keep from having to tackle the real issues at hand.... things such as .... Social Security Tax reform Failing public school systems war on terroism (Islamofacism) Damn I hate politicians!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Showstopper Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 this crap pisses me off, senators doing the parents jobs...its there (parents) responsibility to monitor what there kids are watching/playing/listening to..... not the senators.....i understand that the govt wants the best for the youth of this country, but damn ,its making the parents, imo. lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I guess Hilary is trying to score some brownie points from the religious right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryman of the North Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 You got it code Hillary is so phony! I wonder if the reason Bill scews around is because she hates sex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Originally posted by Ryman of the North You got it code Hillary is so phony! I wonder if the reason Bill scews around is because she hates sex? I don't blame Bill, Monica is hot as hell compared to Hilary... :doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Do these people not understand what a "mod" is? It's only available for the pc version as far as I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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