Mike356 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 In the latest case of life imitating art, violence erupted last night among eager video gamers waiting to buy 'Grand Theft Auto IV,' a title that encourages players to engage in virtual criminal acts to complete the game. First, a 23-year-old man waiting in line in for the game outside a video game store in London, England was stabbed repeatedly by a passer-by. Then, in a separate incident outside of a different store (also in the United Kingdom), an 18-year-old was attacked by two assailants, who took off with the freshly-purchased copy of 'Grand Theft Auto IV' and left the poor teen with a broken nose and mouth.The UK is no stranger to game-related violence, but it's usually of the soccer-hooligan variety. Now it seems as though the UK is joining the US as a breeding ground for crazy gaming consumers who somehow can't wait for the real thing (the game) to start the violence, so they're resorting to the actual real thing (i.e. real, live violence). It's either that, or these British gamer thugs just don't want to pay the 40 pounds (about $80) that 'GTA IV' costs in the UK (it's only $60 here in the US). Either way, it makes us wonder, are video gamers becoming the new soccer hooligans? In the UK, at least, it seems as though they are. [source: TimesOnline] I think this is no suprise these days but they should have some security at these types of events that go on so this dosent happen anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansui Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 man, they are obsessed with the game... fortunately, people here are not like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vercetti Thug Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 That is insanely retarted beyond words. I mean, we already got people dressing up in Harry Potter robes and WoW characters, and waving lightsabers around, and now this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansui Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 retards... why would you do that just for a game, i mean that could be "the greatest game ever" but there will be a time that you'll tired of playing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas. Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Wow, I was not expecting this to happen just in the UK. That is sick. Why do people do this nowadays, it is awful. There are some sick people in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 JT is already going to pull off a press conference bashing GTA IV, just wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_91 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Not surprised really, I remember a few incidents withthe 360/PS3 launches like this. The only good news is that the victims won't have any permaneant damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffin dealer Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) video gamer hooligans haha thats funny,but if you are willing to stab someone just to get the game,you gotta think if 5 years in jail is worth it Edited May 1, 2008 by coffindealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxic546 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 man, they are obsessed with the game... fortunately, people here are not like that Are you kidding me? People in the Philippines get shot over games of counter-strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproofboy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 fucking hell so sad thats why me and my bro get games from TEH INTERNET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Johnson Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Bump- piracy oh noes run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansui Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 man, they are obsessed with the game... fortunately, people here are not like that Are you kidding me? People in the Philippines get shot over games of counter-strike. O RLY... i never heard of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JROCK Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 No offense but ur overreacting who wood kill someone over counter strike thats just wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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