Bulletstorm has attracted some attention for its bevy of mature content and kill with skill system. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games, is taking it all in stride.
“Bulletstorm has been definitely getting some attention in the press for being a violent game. It s got more descriptors on the back of the box in the rating than I think any other video game has,” said Capps. “But that s the whole point. There are descriptors on the back of the box where we say very clearly, ‘Yeah, there’s alcohol use in this game.’ If you don’t want to play a video game with alcohol use or if you don t want your kids to, you shouldn t get this game for them. And that s absolutely fine, right It s just like the movie industry, except honestly, we give more detail than the movie industry does. It s a game for adults. It s got a big M on the front. It s a Mature game, but it s a goofy, silly, 26th century romp while you re killing space cannibals. That s what it s about and it s a lot of fun.”
“We’ve gotten some criticism from the traditional press that maybe isn’t as informed on video games, he added. We talked about how do we defend ourselves, but we haven t had to because the gaming press and other game development studios have been standing up for us and saying, ‘Hey guys, it s a Mature game. They ve told you it was, it s fun as heck, what s the problem ‘ And that’s great.”
Source: wraltechwire.com
