Dale,
Thanks very much for this! I think we should not only spread the word but
try to pass this on to applicable newslists, as well as visit this site and
leave feedback regarding these games. I am sure there is more we can do as
well.
Thanks again Dale,
Kimberly
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> From: Dale Bryan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Brutal new game rewards killing endangered species (fwd)
> Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 9:54 AM
>
> Ecofem:
>
> Of likely interest; apologies for duplicate or repeat postings.
>
> For peace and justice,
>
> Dale Bryan
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 18:49:00 -0500
> From: marvin berlowitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: PEACE STUDIES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Brutal new game rewards killing endangered species
>
> >Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:32:51 -0600 (CST)
> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Subject: Brutal new game rewards killing endangered species
> >Organization: Deja News - The Leader in Internet Discussion
> >Article: 51598
> >To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> >
> >A grisly new computer game called African Safari Trophy Hunter rewards
the
> >killing of endangered species as an integral part of the "game." This
game
> >is marketed directly to children, and is used to indoctrinate them into
a
> >pro-hunting, anti-animal mindset.
> >
> >Made by Wizardworks, http://www.wizworks.com, the same company that made
the
> >Deer Hunting game, this latest gruesome anti-animal game encourages
players
> >to murder elephants, rhinoceros, crocodiles, lions and other African
animals
> >to put a trophy head into a trophy room.
> >
> >In this age of increasing violence, any game that encourages killing is
> >unethical and irresponsible. But a game that glorifies the murder of
> >endangered species for the purpose of a trophy is absolutely
inconcinable,
> >particularly when the game has the effect of desensitizing children to
> >violence and the rights of animals.
> >
> >It's time to boycott the companies that make these games and the stores
that
> >sell them.
> >
> >If you see any hunting games like African Safari Trophy Hunter or Deer
Hunter
> >at a store, please tell the manager how strongly you object to violent
> >content, and firmly request that the store stop carrying these games.
> >
> >Wizardworks is owned by GT Interactive, one of the largest software
> >publishing companies. GT Interactive is also responsible for other
> >ultraviolent games like Doom and Duke Nukem so obviously, social
> >responsibiliy isn't a priority to GT Interactive. A complete list of
> >companies that GT Interactive owns can be found at their website,
> >http://www.gtinteractive.com. Refuse to buy any software from any
division
> >of GT Interactive until the stop making hunting games.
> >
> >Please write to Ronald W. Chamowitz CEO of GT Interactive and demand
that
> >they stop making hunting games.
> >
> >Ronald W. Chamowitz
> >Chariman & CEO
> >GT Interactive Software
> >417 5th Avenue
> >New York, NY 10016
> >
> >Please, help spread the word.
> >
> >Erica
> >
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