In every game I've ever bought I've always seen a warning that the game may cause sizures. Game companies are covered. Lawsuit will go nowhere.
Lawyer Sues Over "Seizure Triggers" in Videogames
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I despise how lawyers phrase these cases like they are tragic heroes forced into a moral crusade against the tyranny of Sauron...
There was a similar case not so long ago reguarding peanuts, since there are people allergic to them and companies had the GAUL to still make products containing them...pfft. If you are allergic to peanuts, pay attention the the ingredients in the foods you eat. If you are seizure prone, research your video games.
There was a similar case not so long ago reguarding peanuts, since there are people allergic to them and companies had the GAUL to still make products containing them...pfft. If you are allergic to peanuts, pay attention the the ingredients in the foods you eat. If you are seizure prone, research your video games.
this is tantamount to a diabetic suing a candy manufacturer becuase it aggrevates the diabetes. there are epilepsy warnings for a reason!
Allow me to beat a dead horse by once again saying that computer games include seziure warnings, and have for a VERY long time. I remember seeing warnings on N64 and PlayStation games; hell, even gameboy games. Manuals are there to provide more than instructions on how to play.
Besides, how exactly does he suggest seizure causes to be eliminated in games? Things that ostensibly have bright or flashing lights through inherent visual design to make it feel like the player is actually doing something; from a flash of sparks as a sword strikes an enemy to muzzle-flashes on guns, to flashes from grenades or other explosions, generic visual effects in any game.
It would be impossible to remove all these causes without measurably reducing the entertainment and immersion value games hold for the players. They are there, and have been for a long time, for a reason.
Not to sound insensitive to the people who end up having seizures because of them, because I really do feel for them, but there really isn't much that can be realistically done about it.
Besides, how exactly does he suggest seizure causes to be eliminated in games? Things that ostensibly have bright or flashing lights through inherent visual design to make it feel like the player is actually doing something; from a flash of sparks as a sword strikes an enemy to muzzle-flashes on guns, to flashes from grenades or other explosions, generic visual effects in any game.
It would be impossible to remove all these causes without measurably reducing the entertainment and immersion value games hold for the players. They are there, and have been for a long time, for a reason.
Not to sound insensitive to the people who end up having seizures because of them, because I really do feel for them, but there really isn't much that can be realistically done about it.
Wait, wouldn't it technically be the kid's fault? I mean, they should have read the warning on the game saying that it was cause seizures. That's my thought, and I'm sure they didn't know.
Anyways, at least this lawyer's reason for sueing something in the video game is semi-legit. At least, more legit than, "OMG! A GUY GETS KILLED IN A GAME! WE MUST ZZUE CAUZ TH3Y BE T00 VIOLENT!"
Anyways, at least this lawyer's reason for sueing something in the video game is semi-legit. At least, more legit than, "OMG! A GUY GETS KILLED IN A GAME! WE MUST ZZUE CAUZ TH3Y BE T00 VIOLENT!"
Not sure how far back they go but I do remember PS1 titles having seizure warnings...I even think older games had warnings in their manuals but since I dont have a 10 year old game manual to look at I'm not 100% sure.Starke said:
OT: Doubt this will go anywhere. He might as well target movies, tv, film strips, hell kids who make colorful picture books...moving pictures, period, can cause seizures. Theres a reason games have the warning on them.
Starke said:
i believe they do (goes to closet to check the collection)................................................................ yep the first one i checked had a warning game Chrono Cross. its on the first damn page to
""The videogame companies know there is a problem, and they choose not to fix it," Kenny said in a press release."
Wait, he expects the game industry to cure epilepsy now? I think there are probably others better suited to do that, like doctors or something. =P
Wait, he expects the game industry to cure epilepsy now? I think there are probably others better suited to do that, like doctors or something. =P
Don't they have warnings about this on every videogame ever. I thought it was required by law, one of those message things at the beginning or in the manual 'Don't play this if you have a history of seisures.'
If you don't have a known history of seisures, you can't blame the game for it, it could have been set off by anything, you just got unlucky.
If you don't have a known history of seisures, you can't blame the game for it, it could have been set off by anything, you just got unlucky.