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GTA 5 releases, a wild Jack Thompson appears: 'Gamers addiction has made them retarded'

GameZone writes, "As everyone is well aware, Grand Theft Auto 5 released this week. It just so happened to launch around the same time as the Navy Yard shooting. Naturally, traditional media outlets such as FOX News sought out to find proof that violent video games, such as the one Rockstar Games just released, had a role in the brutal killings. Naturally, we disagreed.

And as a result, a wild Jack Thompson appeared."

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neoMAXMLC4259d ago (Edited 4259d ago )

Trevor would like to have a word with Jack Thompson.

cyguration4259d ago

In a strange way, they both kind of look alike...

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HammadTheBeast4259d ago

From the article:

"They should be insulted, just as Jesus insulted the Pharisees.  The problem with gamers is that their addiction has made them retarded," he told us. "Have a nice and stupid day."

K. How is that even relevant, not to mention false info, and coming off as a 6 year old.

"Enjoy killing people," he wrote back. "And you aren't killing virtual people.  You are killing real people.  You are an apologist for an industry that knowingly trains people how to kill and to want to kill.  Blood is on your hands.  Losing a law license is a very small price to pay in order to stand against this evil.  I would be delighted to lose it again, because assholes like you, who don't care about anything other than their own fun, spit in the face not just of innocent people but in the face of God.  You are presently spiritually dead.  If you awaken, great.  Until then, I have work to do so stop bothering me, you idiot."

Um. No.

I'm pretty sure those are virtual people. BUT HEY, DON'T WORRY, GAMES ARE BETTER TEACHERS AND TRAINING SIMULATORS THAN GUN RANGES, BLATANT ARMY PROPAGANDA AND MEDIA BULL$***.

AntoineDcoolette4259d ago

I don't smoke cannabis because I want to do it; GTAV's depiction of cannabis abuse made me do it.

My addiction to gaming has retardedized me D-;

lnvisibleMan4259d ago

Please someone give Trevor a plunger.

IMightBeRetarded4259d ago

It's not his fault, he was born that way. His parents probably didn't care enough to get him proper education and treatment, so now he enjoys his time trying to communicate with people who he believes suffer from similar disabilities. Those darn gamers and their retarded murder simulators need to be burned at the stake. Amen.

HammadTheBeast4259d ago

Let's see... he's about 60, probably Elvis, or hanging out with "the colored kids".

Nyxus4259d ago

Luckily he's no longer an attorney. Just a raving madman.

e3kehoe4259d ago

Was wondering when this ahole would make an appearance.with all the games out he sure has leached onto gta. I think he just wants attention

TheFirstClassic4259d ago

Sounds like one crazy sunuvabiscuit.

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GTA5 Has Sold Over 215 Million Copies, Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Sold Over 74 Million Units

Take-Two announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2025, also sharing an update on the sales of GTA5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
The anticipation for GTA6 has reached fever pitch, with the latest trailer being the biggest video launch of all time.

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LostPotato1d 15h ago (Edited 1d 15h ago )

Milk...get your milk...and so much more. Really when you release the same games in three editions over 15 years it's amazing how much money, and the amount of sales you earn. It's amazing how no one can compete.

Cacabunga1d 8h ago

Where is RDR2 60fps next gen patch

Mr_cheese1d 8h ago

To be fair, no many companies could release the same game over and over. They've earned that whether we agree or not

DarXyde1d 4h ago

I mean Resident Evil 4 has had longer legs and still hasn't done anything like this.

Profchaos1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

GTA v isn't the only game that's released three consoles generations running but nothing has sold those numbers including GTA San Andreas which is now 4 console generations deep.

anast1d 5h ago

Looks like a 2040 release for GTA6

gold_drake1d ago

thats insane right?
absolutely insane

rlow115h ago

No surprising considering that it’s been on every major platform and store.

I decided to look up the longest and most sold games list. To my surprise Tetris has takes the top spot.

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GTA VI Early Comparison Highlights Massive Jump in Character Detail, Environments & More Over GTA V

A new Grand Theft Auto VI early comparison video highlights the massive jump in character detail, environments and more over its predecessor.

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Snookies1210d ago

I mean, considering the amount of time between the two. It better be a massive upgrade. Especially with the amount of money Rockstar raked in from GTA Online.

MDTunkown8d ago

Most of scenes are pre rendered

andy858d ago

Literally none are. If you know anything about rockstar they don't do that. Confirmed by themselves that this is all in-game

MDTunkown8d ago

Is that why first gta5 trailer looked better than the final product? Or is that why same happened with rdr2 ?
Rockstar told 50% are cutscenes and rockstars always used better models during cutscenes than in game.
You legit seems to know rockstar very well.

andy858d ago (Edited 8d ago )

It didn't though? And neither did RDR2. In fact it was actually the opposite. What's with the hate boner? If you don't like it just avoid the topic

InUrFoxHole7d ago

Why don't either of you provide proof. This is just a he said, she said argument at this point

generic-user-name8d ago

You're either lying or just don't know what pre rendered means. Pre rendered means that if you change the character's appearance (clothes, accessories etc) they wouldn't show up in the cutscenes because they were already made and aren't being rendered in real time. This is something that doesn't happen in Rockstar games.

"Is that why first gta5 trailer looked better than the final product? Or is that why same happened with rdr2 ?"

In fact some of the scenes in RDR2 looked better in the retail version than at launched.

anast8d ago

The OP is taking the shot-gun approach: say a bunch of random tripe and see if something sticks.

repsahj8d ago

Damn! GTAV graphics are still awesome! But, I am so excited to play GTA6!!!

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GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced

Rockstar’s iconic title Grand Theft Auto V is making headlines once again—but not for the reasons fans might hope. Less than a year after GTA V joined the

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ocelot0721d ago

I believe it's been on ps+ a few times over the years of I'm not mistaking same goes for gamepass.

VenomUK21d ago (Edited 21d ago )

‘GTA V Gets Pulled from PS Plus as PC Players Continue to Favor Legacy Over Enhanced’

That’s an awful clickbait title. The use of the word ‘as’ means the first statement is the result of the second, when in reality they’re not connected.

Profchaos21d ago

Also the same for red dead redemption 2 and GTA trilogy (albeit they split that into individual games)

Tacoboto21d ago

It just got put back on Game Pass recently too.

GTA V is the pass-around sub title, and it probably doesn't even matter because everyone owns a copy or even two by now.

FortWaba21d ago

Trash article and trash website.

Doesn't even mention WHEN it's leaving.

gold_drake20d ago (Edited 20d ago )

so i looked cause i was curious, its still avaliable to me.

the headline is misleading asf.

also, how did no one report this. the editing is horrendous. they'd have my arse for this ha

gamerz20d ago

Noticed my copy of gta5 on Steam was already upgraded without me doing anything. How can you still play the legacy version?

Shiore2u20d ago

There should be a second listing right under it in your library.
https://i.imgur.com/712MsIQ...

Chard20d ago

Is there anything wrong with the enhanced version if you’re just playing single player?