Monday, April 28, 2008

Am I the Only One...?

Am I the only one who isn't even interested in Grand Theft Auto IV? I haven't seen or talked to a single person - on the Internet, at work, at my local gaming stores - who hasn't pre-ordered this game.

Its not that I don't like the idea of a sandbox game - on the contrary, Oblivion is one of my favorite games of all time. I think what gets me is that the game is set in a modern setting and supports lifestyles that I don't condone. Its one thing to be in a fantasy setting (read: Oblivion) and taking part in an adventure, its quite another to be in a replica of a major, modern city and taking part in murders, car theft and the like.

I don't particularly like gratuitous violence or sex in movies, and the same holds true in games. I like Oblivion, but dislike GTA...I like Heavenly Sword but dislike God of War...I like Soul Calibur but dislike Mortal Combat. I guess GTA4 just isn't my cup of tea, so while I've been keeping up on what's going on with the game and such, I have no interest whatsoever in playing it.

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