Regardless of how violent the app is, I don't think Apple should play censorship gatekeeper. I think the only apps they should reject are ones that are illegal (and not just what Apple doesn't want people to have, like a bittorrent client or hacking tools like nmap and metasploit, but actually illegal, like child porn, and plagiarism/IP stuff that doesn't fall under fair use). It's also true that all the school shootings in the US in recent decades were done by kids on anti-depressant pharmaceuticals. Is it violent video games and movies or is it drugs? Or is it ice cream sales? The point is that it's subjective, and it shouldn't be Apple's decision. Sorta-off topic: Venezuela recently passed a law outlawing violent video games. For a long time now no one in China has been able to search for things about Tibet without going through international proxy servers because it's blocked by the chinese government. It's messed up, but that's what happens when people start to think censorship is ok. It's true that the iPhone is entirely owned by Apple and they can legally do what they want with it (for now at least since it hasn't been confronted in court yet), but the way they run the App Store is just not ok.
I am pretty liberal about violence and sex in media, and I agree with you about what you said about rock music and movies being previously blamed for violence, but I do think there is still a line When a game involves violence or shooting other people in line with reality, I think that is acceptable. For example, in Modern Warfare, you're trying to achieve objectives, and in course of that you need to shoot terrorists (generally before they shoot at you first,) I think the violence is realistic for that sort of occupation. And in GTA 4, there are people walking the streets; you can pull out a gun and shoot them, or run them over, but that's never been the objective of the game, and you get punished for that with the police coming after you. The game also tends to follows reality, because you could do these things in real life, but the game doesn't ask you to. However, I think it's quite different when the purpose of a game is to shoot innocent people, which doesn't seem to follow reality on any level other than a psychopath on a killing spree. I would compare it to if GTA 4 released and you were given no objectives other than to kill all those people on the streets, which I think would be immediately banned. If a game (or movie, or book, or anything) is violent in a totally unnecessary manner other than to be morbid, I believe it has the potential to affect someone's psyche, especially a child.
Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout - FREE I've just released a FREE version of the app under the name Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout. If you want to see what all the fuss is about but don't want to pay then just download it FREE from the App Store!
Yeah... any 12 year old definatly cant pretend to be 17 to get this game. You seriously dont see how this isnt violent?
i would have to agree that it is a bit exessive.. like a poster above said.. what about pointing the phone a children and shooting them... esp when the pics are so crisp and very realistic (they are real people after all; as opposed to cartoon ninja's or cartoon stickfigures or dragons).. that's just MHO tho... it's the same contraversy that some of the arcade games from the mid 90's like atari/midways 'killer instict' and 'mortal combat' brought up... i used to beta test for atari hardware division so we had to almost scrap that game....
Well now you can get the FREE version and decide for yourself. Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout Note:- Requires a camera so cannot be used on the iPod Touch.█ Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout is one of the first … Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsNote:- Requires a camera so cannot be used on the iPod Touch.█ Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout is one of the first iPhone apps to use the camera to create a virtual reality!Worldwide smash hit!!────────────────Having a hard day at the office?Has your computer been annoying you?Is your TV talking rubbish?Has your car just broken down?Well finally we’ve got the solution to all your problems.... Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout.How often have you been sitting in the office working on a report for 3 hours when your computer suddenly shuts down. You could call IT and get them to fix it. You could pick up the nearest thing and smash it. But you quite like your most valuable employee plaque. Besides you’d probably get the sack, and think of the mess for the poor cleaner.How often have you sat up late at night when suddenly you decide you’ve seen one too many infomercials. But it’s a brand new plasma screen TV. You don’t want to do anything stupid. Besides, now it’s you who’d have to clean it up now.How often have you been sitting on the side of the road with the hood up, your car just won’t start. Not a single vehicle wants to stop for you. Several people toot. Some guy even gives you “the bird”. You could give the car a swift kick with you right boot. But lets face it, it’s gonna hurt your toe.Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout is very realistic and totally ballistic. It is one of the first iPhone apps to overlay an image on the camera in real time. Look down the barrel of your simulated revolver and fire at your enemy. Whether it be the computer, the TV or your car. Realistic animation and sound effects will make it look like you’ve actually shot them. But the fun doesn’t end there. You can view the image you’ve taken, and save it to your photo album, where you can send it via email, MMS or save it to your contacts. At the start of the game you can also create a wanted poster which can be saved and sent as well.You can target wood, glass and metal. All with their own sound effects and bullet hole animation. Now that’s amazing value!Left-handers don’t worry we haven’t forgotten you. You do make up around 10% of the population. Turn your iPhone upside down and the controls totally work on the other side.Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout has two shooting modes:FREE MODE Where you can “fire at will” and reload anytime.6 SHOT MODEThis mode requires you to upgrade to the full version.You only have 6 shots so make them count. At the end you can view a summary of your marksmanship and get a score out of 6. These results can also be saved to your photo album to be sent via email, MMS etc.This is one of the first augmented reality apps in the iTunes store. Don’t be the last in your street to own Wanted - Dead or Alive. For legal reasons we probably can’t tell you that “this is the greatest iPhone app in the known universe” but I think you already know.────────────────Ace Cowboy Camera Shootout is available in the following languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. Simply set your favorite language in your iPhone settings.───Webtopia iPhone Apps is the trading name for Poulet Maison Pty Ltd Information Seller: Genre:Action, Adventure, Arcade Release:Dec 01, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2 Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
