People of New Jersey afraid of Wii zapper
Posted on September 14th, 2007 by bile Categories and Tags: Uncategorized, Entertainment, guns, New Jersey, Nintendo, parenting, videogames, WiiWe received responses to our Question of the Week about the new gun-like remote wand that Wii is planning to unveil for its first-person shooter games.
Most people think it’s a bone-headed idea.
“Great, this is what we need. Children with guns learning how to aim and shoot. Then we can sit back and wonder what is happening to our country with kids killing kids……what’s next? Could we make it squirt blood, too” one reader commented
A “very concerned grandparent” wrote:
“….Why don’t they enclose an application to the NRA in every box as well….the marketing person who came up with this brain child of an idea should be fired.”Another reader commented, “I think it’s irresponsible for Wii to come out with a controller that looks like a gun so kids can play games simulating shooting. What kind of message are we sending as parents when we buy these things for our kids?”
ARGH!!! I wonder how many of these whiny people have ever handled a real gun? How many of them have played videogames? Have played Duck Hunt? How many of them have watched any movie with a gun in it? Have let their children watch a movie with guns in them? Have toy guns in their home? Sad thing is I was really disappointed with the design of the Wii Zapper. It doesn’t look comfortable to use. I’ll see when it’s released… as I will now have to purchase one… maybe two… just because.
5 Responses to “People of New Jersey afraid of Wii zapper”
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September 14th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
I don’t read nj.com but I’ll just suggest that again, the writer is pushing an agenda. There were no verifiable numbers to support “a majority or responses”. Also it seems that most of the responses to that entry are in favor of the gun.
September 14th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Yeah… I know… But those few comments and the article are soooo mind numbing and it frustrates me that people can believe that crap.
September 15th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
A few things. Thank god we’re finally going to get more gun games.
Secondly I believe that if children weren’t as exposed to violence it is possible that they may not be as violent. Gun games usually involve violence.
September 15th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
And who’s responsibility to not show kids violence? Their parents. I don’t agree that exposing children increases violence. I think ignorance of violence could cause it to increase. I was watching Total Recall at age 10. I’m not sure I can think of a more violent movie. I was educated about violence and sex and whatever else and could then properly ingest it.
I’m pretty sure that the games which will offer support for the zapper (not that it’s necessary… it’s just a plastic shell) will not be rated E. Parents still purchase Manhunt 2 for their 8 y/o… so be it.
September 15th, 2007 at 10:20 pm
Yes.
I disagree. (Even if you don’t read it, check out the layout of that page, it’s totally 90s, that makes me laugh)
Most parents aren’t as responsible as yours.