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As the Daily Mail reported this week, Bungie's game, Grand Theft Auto IV is responsible for the riots throughout the United Kingdom as of late:
A policeman said last night that children involved in the rioting and stealing were inspired by video game Grand Theft Auto.
The 18-rated computer game is popular among teenagers, with many having the game given to them by their parents.
In riot-hit Tottenham a police officer said: 'These are bad people who did this. Kids are out of control. When I was young it was all Pacman and board games. Now they're playing Grand Theft Auto and want to live it for themselves.'
The game, which is made by BUNGIE , has been criticised for depicting carjackings, drive-by shootings and prostitution. It has also been accused of encouraging juvenile crime in Britain.
Players are expected to commit crimes and build up their power in a fictional city by selling drugs and killing rival gangsters. There have been fears that some gamers may try to recreate scenes from the games for real.
Now, as Bungie made GTA IV, I for one feel they should be held financially accountable for the billions of pounds of gold in damage caused by these riots. Bungie, pay up, OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES.
IT'S NOW OR NEVER.