It seems that video games and controversy go hand-in-hand. People are always pointing a finger at video games for glorifying things like violence, criminal behavior and sexuality. They are often blamed for addiction, aggression and antisocial behavior. But that's not all; the ever obnoxious animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has made headlines with their outspoken criticism of many video games for elements of (you guessed it): animal cruelty. Like me, you might be scratching your head at this. Read on, it gets worse.
411mania gives a rundown on this week's game releases. Highlights include Major Minor's Majestic March, Rhythm Heaven, and Gardening Mama.
Heather of Infinite Bits writes: PETA wants to wish us all a Happy Thanksgiving, and they're doing it in classic PETA style--with an over-the-top, logically flawed attempt at sensationalism. This time they've created a surprisingly entertaining little flash game which lampoons Majesco's Cooking Mama game series for including meat in Mama's virtual recipes.
Here's the thing, PETA--people already think you're an organization of nutjobs, and this ain't helping. Yeah, it sucks that in order to have a delicious, moist, savory turkey dinner with all the trimmings (sorry, drool) a poor birdie has to die, but from what I've heard it can't suck any more than how tofurkey is supposed to taste. And I somehow think Majesco's videogame franchise might not be the driving force behind our carnivorous lifestyle.
Eating Vegetables is murder.
Ever hear a carrot scream or an onion howling as it is slowly sliced and diced.
I have and it is truly terrifying.
