ChevyVanMiller Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Do we really need to disrespect former presidents like this? I especially hate the PR stevestojan about the game helping to foster an interest in history in young people. What's next? The "Nail Christ to the Cross Game" for Xbox and PS2? http://www.thelouisvillechannel.com/techno...288/detail.html Video Game Recreates JFK Assassination Maker Calls Effort 'Docu-Game' POSTED: 12:13 pm EST November 22, 2004 A British company says it's releasing a video game recreating the 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Survey: Kennedy Video Game SLIDESHOW: JFK Assassin Video Game Stirring Controversy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Scottish-based firm Traffic says "JFK Reloaded" is an educational "docu-game" that will help disprove conspiracy theories about Kennedy's death. The game is due to be released Monday, the 41st anniversary of the shooting in Dallas. Traffic said the game challenges players to recreate the three shots fired at the president's car by assassin Lee Harvey Oswald from the Texas School Book Depository. Boston television station WCVB reported that the 3-D computer animation provides a clear view from the school book depository building as the as the president's motorcade passes by. The player, in the role of the lone gunman, is invited to fire at the presidential limousine. Traffic said the game -- available as an Internet download -- will "stimulate a younger generation of players to take an interest in this fascinating episode of American history." In a statement, Traffic said it's "determined to promote the title respectfully," given the sensitivity of the subject. According to the New York Post the designers wrote to Sen. Ted Kennedy, saying they meant no disrespect. Kennedy released a one-word reaction to the game: "Despicable." A spokesman for Kennedy would not comment on whether the family is taking any action to try to stop the game's release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Grassy Knoll Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I just saw this on the Today show - what a bunch of fuggin crap! They had the guy who made the game - from Scotland - on and he tried to say that it was for educational purposes only. Matt asked him why they didn't make a game where you were an investigator trying to solve JFKs death and he didn't have any answer. Instead, they make a game where you aim a gun and assassinate the President. I've got nothing against the Scots but don't try to sell us on the fact that you're trying to educate kids about history hwne you're really trying to make a buck. RIP JFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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