Charity attacks 25 to Life

News - Taser foundation attacks Eidos title

The Taser Foundation is the latest institution to attack Eidos' forthcoming cops vs. gangs shooting-driving game 25 to Life. The foundation was setup by the makers of the taser stun gun, and has so far given more than $560,000 to the families of police killed in the line of duty. One of the weapons used by police in the game is a taser-like weapon, but the company are certainly not impressed with the accuracy of the title. "Games such as this actually dehumanise police," Foundation director Gerry Anderson commented. "They trivialise the real danger and risks that police officers face every day."

25 to Life, still several months from release, has in recent weeks also been attacked by a US senator, and on a US talk show. Eidos commented: "Eidos believes that video games are a creative art form and we produce a wide range of content aimed at various age groups including games specifically targeted for the over-18 player. On the issue of who should be allowed to purchase our products, we have a very strict two tier rating system in the UK to send a clear signal to both customers and retailers as to the appropriate audience for each game."

Eidos point to the 18+ BBFC rating the game will carry in the UK, as an example that the game will not be played by those of an impressionable age. More soon as the controversy heightens.