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Resident Evil 5
Somewhere in Africa, innocent villagers are transforming into ruthless abominations. Chris Redfield and his new partner, Sheva Alomar, must stop whatever is causing the disturbing turn of events. Now featuring online co-op, players can experience the next generation of fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day.
Information
- Release date:
- 2009-03-13
- Genre:
- Survival Horror
- Publisher:
- Capcom
- Developer:
- Capcom
Religious Freedom or Misunderstanding?
MCV has reported that publisher Capcom has defended Resident Evil 5: The Darkside Chronicles from accusations that it glamorises violence and promotes the occult.
Bishop Bryant of Jarrow, Archdeacon Brian Smith and Rt (Is that Right or Righteous) Rev John Goddard have all accused the game of promoting such interests amongst the UK’s youth, with the latter stating: “If we dabble in this area we open ourselves to influences and put ourselves at risk. I would regard any encouragement for children to be drawn into this behaviour with extreme horror.”
Leo Tan, spokesperson for Capcom hit back saying, “This is scaremongering and typical religious hysteria. You cannot blame society’s ills on video games. It’s just absurd.
“Most games (and movies) like Resident Evil show characters fighting evil not supporting it. Unfortunately the clergy is showing a lack of understanding of the video games industry and is too quick to splash the holy water and lump video games players into stereotypical boxes.
“Video games are entertainment and like horror movies or other scary films they are covered by a ratings system. Resident Evil for example is a 15 and not suitable for anyone under that age. Parents have to be trusted to adhere to these age restrictions and use common sense.”
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User comments [2]
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) assigns computer and video game content ratings - if kids play adult games then that's a parenting issue.
My generation grew up playing video games and as a mature adult like many of my friends I still enjoy this form of entertainment. Today gaming walks hand in hand with Hollywood to the cinema and yet movies don't come in for these kinds of criticisms. It is clear that the collusion of these two art forms will in the end lead to interactive movies or games. What comments will this give rise to?
It would appear to me because gaming requires an active input or decision to be made by the player non-gaming people think it has some influence over you as a being. Players are faced with good and bad choices constantly in games. There is a moral tight rope being walked or realized as a game progresses in the vast majority of cases.
Movies don't offer this - we passively sit and accept what is displayed before us.
Religion above all knows the power of art. Taking the catholic church as an example, priests preach if you convert you will go to heaven or if you don't you will go to hell. In order to be more convincing in times of high illiteracy this was made clear to the mass (pardon the pun) population by art, I'm thinking light fluffy clouds, grapes and angels versus fire.
I'm not trying to convert any narrow minded souls but there is a point being made about preconceived perceptions I hope.