08-06-2003, 01:09 AM
We stopped children, even when their parents were standing right behind them, all the time. We'd look at the parents and say, flat out, "There's questionable content in there." "Such as?" "Such as this, that, and the other thing." "Really? They put that in video games? Son, I think you should pick something else." I don't work there anymore (haven't for years), but they still do it. And they'll even recommend something that might be more appropriate, as well as ask for ID if they have even the slightest questioning of whether the person is old enough to be buying a "Mature", or sometimes even "Teen" rated game. Put bluntly, if you're in HS or below, you won't be getting GTA3 without an ID, or a lot of facial hair. ;)
I'm sure some places aren't like that, but most of the places I've been in (working and otherwise) have been, and are still like that. And, it IS improving. As video games push the envelope more and more, retailers ARE taking it upon themselves to enforce the ratings more, even if sometimes they are off-kilter. Even a little "Just so you know..." can go a LONG way.
I'm sure some places aren't like that, but most of the places I've been in (working and otherwise) have been, and are still like that. And, it IS improving. As video games push the envelope more and more, retailers ARE taking it upon themselves to enforce the ratings more, even if sometimes they are off-kilter. Even a little "Just so you know..." can go a LONG way.
Roland *The Gunslinger*