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NIMF bashes MadWorld for ruining the Wii's family fun ... ugh photo

It's been a while since some gang of whiny pussies moaned about the Nintendo Wii daring to have a bit of variety on its system with Sega's M-rated MadWorld, but luckily The National Institute on Media and the Family is here to redress the balance and present an utterly pathetic little bitch fest about the brutal brawler.

Crying over the fact that the "once family-friendly" Wii has "opened its doors to the violent videogame genre," Dr. David Walsh arrogantly attacks Nintendo as if it was somehow the God-given right of families to have sole playing rights on the console. 

The release of MadWorld for the Wii brings violent videogames to a once family-friendly platform. In MadWorld, gamers use the Wii Remote to make the necessary physical actions to chainsaw an opponent in half, impale an enemy with a signpost or decapitate a victim with a golf club. MadWorld is another reminder that parents need to make sure they watch what their kids watch and play what their kids play.
 
In the past, the Wii has successfully sold itself as being the gaming console for the entire family and a way to bring family-game nights back into people's living rooms. Unfortunately, Nintendo opened its doors to the violent videogame genre. The National Institute on Media and the Family hopes that Nintendo does not lose sight of its initial audience and continues to offer quality, family-friendly games.
First of all, let me say this -- who the f*ck do you think you are, David Walsh? Where do you get off talking like YOU own the Wii, and that it has only ever existed for people like YOU and your precious "families" to enjoy? Who on God's green Earth are you to tell Nintendo who it can and can't market to, and who are you to act as if the existence of violent videogames on the Wii should affect your personal enjoyment of puerile crap like Carnival Games
 
I've read some utter trash from media watchdogs and anti-videogame lobbyists, but little has made my blood boil as much as the arrogant, self-absorbed tripe that NIMF has decided to share with the world. The selfishness of David Walsh's words are disgusting, and also betrays a laziness as he whines that parents have to -- Heaven forbid -- look after their children even when a Wii is involved. Oh boo hoo, you can't use the Wii as a surrogate mother anymore because violent games exist. Pathetic. Absolutely, despicably, pathetic. 
 
Violent games exist, even on the Wii. They have done before MadWorld, and will do after MadWorld. They shouldn't affect you at all. You'll still have your precious casual games. Get over it and learn to cope with reality, you stupid dickheads.







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Dragonzigg's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:04
Dragonzigg
Oh Jim, it's nice to hear you get it off your chest for a change :P

Totally agree though.
Tony Ponce's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:04
Tony Ponce
But tell us how you really feel, Jim!
ProperlyParanoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:05
ProperlyParanoid
If you don't make any noise, you can almost hear Nintendo and Sega laughing.
Danger Mouse's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:05
Danger Mouse
Right, because 'No More Heroes' and 'Resident Evil 4' and 'Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles' were all family-friendly romps?
What a load of garbage. Why do pinheads like this need to try and ruin our fun? A system can be family friendly AND cater to older gamers at the same time. THE TWO CONCEPTS AREN'T MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE, JERKWAD!
Man, now I'm really ticked off.
Yoibomb's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:07
Yoibomb
I actually find it kind of hilarious how this group suddenly feels betrayed by Nintendo for allowing such "filth" on their console.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:07
covah
How fucking hard is it to not play it. Find a movie, tv show, song, video game offensive? DON'T FUCKING BOTHER WITH IT THEN! Fucking cunts, need to shut the fuck up.
Bugsport's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:08
Bugsport
I sent them a letter. I blogged it Jim.

Mother Frakkers
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:08
Tubatic
Silly NIMF, Wii's are for EVERYONE!
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:10
covah
I'd also like to point out, these are the assholes Nintendo have generally chosen over gamers.
jdub28's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:12
jdub28
It's Been said many many times before but,

I love you Jim
Dyna Geek's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:14
Dyna Geek
Aww, they're just sad that the Wii finalley has a something to play.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:14
AgentMOO
DVD players aren't family friendly? Ban all R movies now!
PK Starstorm's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:15
PK Starstorm
I love you dood.

Seriously, 1 M(which should be enough for parents to know it's not intended to younger audiences) is no comparison to the other 200 family games the Wii has.
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:15
eternalplayer2345
"The National Institute on Media and the Family hopes that Nintendo does not lose sight of its initial audience " How ironic considering their initial audience was people who know are grown up and what stuff like mad world.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:16
smurfee mcgee
Some anger in here...I love it.
That guy is really letting his ignorance show.
TheChemist's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:16
TheChemist
Amen brother, TESTISFY! Jim you had the best response of every "journalist" who has written on this story.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:19
CelicaCrazed
OH! MY! GOD! That man has just sold me on this game!!

Someone needs to do a "review" of this game through this guy's eyes!! ahaha
Optimaximal's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:20
Optimaximal
<3 Jim!
sickNasty's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:20
sickNasty
While we're at it let's condemn every DVD Manufacturer because they DARE allow movies that aren't rated G to put on DVD!!
Vedicardi2's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:22
Vedicardi2
as if he has to buy it hahaha
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:24
F Whipple
Don't they know that the family who kills together, stays together?
Anviltongue's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:24
Anviltongue
Holy Christ, Jim...I think your anger gave me wood.
JDUB X's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:32
JDUB X
As if Manhunt 2 and No More Heroes has no already introduced the Wii to the violent video game genre
SephirothX's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:35
SephirothX
Wait until GTA Chinatown Wars hits the DS........
Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:38
Face
Manhunt 2 came first, and was shitty to boot. Go annoy the people responsible for that you crazy institute.
Drack48's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:44
Drack48
What burns me up about these people is that they make a fucking living doing this shit! Phrases like media watch dog group hold no meaning.

People make these utterly useless titles for themselves and their groups and suddenly they are "experts". And you can bet your sweet ass you'll see them on the news as such.

We now turn to Dr. David Walsh for a warning you and your children won’t want to miss. Their lives just may depend on it, after the break.
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:45
Chicken008
If it is the family console then it now appeals to the older people in the family..
grasslunatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:49
grasslunatic
exactly what I was thinking Jim
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:49
Syn
HOLY CRAP! I guess we should ban and burn ALL books now because I have seen more than one or two erotica novels as well as crazy violent novels (I know, you're wondering how a book can be violent aren't you, paper cuts anyone?).
Movies gotta go too, not family friendly
FUCK, now we gotta get rid of the INTERNETS! For obvious reasons
onoes! I THINK VIOLENT THOUGHTS ABOUT STUPID PEOPLE, and sexy thoughts about sexy people! Someone ban my brain!

You know what, I bet that asshole has thought dirty and/or violent thoughts before, ban his brain too!

...he might not have one, he seems to assume that parent's shouldn't HAVE to watch what their children watch and play. They HAVE to, it's their JOB as PARENTS, whose roll, by definition, is to raise their child to be an accepted member of the community. And the community doesn't accept a mutant who was raised by television and video games, we want intelligent people who were raised by intelligent PEOPLE.

Although I'm noticing a disturbing trend where the community itself is becoming stupid and base.
kevinski's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:54
kevinski
Apparently, this guy doesn't know the story of Mortal Kombat. Nintendo gave into greed and let the violence in. I seriously wonder if this idiot even realizes that Nintendo's past consoles contained violent content, as well.
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:55
Syn
@MotoRobo: I like the way you said it better, mine sounds angry and convoluted....but GRR
Adam's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:56
Adam
It looks the NIMF and hardcore gamers can both stand behind the statement:
"Since there are games on the Wii that betray what I want from the system, I hope that publishers still release games that appeal to me."
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 16:56
Trevor McGee
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles
Manhunt 2
House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
House of the Dead: Overkill
Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
No More Heroes

All those Mature rated games that were released before Madworld and somehow it's Madworld that is the one to ruin the "family friendliness"? Makes no sense. These people don't even pay attention to what is on the console to begin with, they probably just say the commercial and went nuts.
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:02
Puppy Licks
Ugh, these people are MORONS.

Well at least it's some free publicity for MadWorld.
SurplusGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:05
SurplusGamer
The use of the phrase 'violent games genre' tells me all I need to know about their level of understanding.
feliponz's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:14
feliponz
We, gamers, should start an organization to get these people to shut up and let us play our bloody, violent and sexually charged games in peace!
Anyone have an idea for a cool-sounding acronym? eh?
Sukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:18
Sukes
I would pay you money my good Sir for a framed copy of your opinion and the little exert, as is shown above, so I may hang it on my wall and smile every time I look at it because I have never heard someone say something so fully justified against something so obviously not.

On a side note, I see that you educate yourself with both sides of the debate, even the ridiculously funny ones like this. I wonder if NIMF reads our opinions and tries to learn. God forbid they listen to anyone else and try to understand our side.

And now if you don't mind I would like to partake in some wonderful yet petty point and laugh antics. HAHAHAHAHA your organizations name sounds like nymph! :P
But Seriously man, hook me up with a framed copy and I'll see what I can do.
moush's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:25
moush
Sounds like viral marketing to me.
John B's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:26
John B
Wow. Just ... Wow.

Spot on, Jim. Nothing else to say to it.
Onsets Math Jaw's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:28
Onsets Math Jaw
Nintendo lost their initial audience years ago, and this should be seen as an attempt to regain it. Families and "morality" critics just seem to shit money, among other things, for new trends, and Nintendo only took advantage of such conformity to make some cash. Though, of course, whenever Nintendo sees fit to reconnect with the core, such arrogance spews the aforementioned shit, and those who actually give a damn about videogames are forced to wipe the asses. Maybe we should ban irrationality. Not only would it end the crusade against videogames, but it'd effectively dispose of a large percentage of other societal issues, solving plenty of other problems.

Who's bringing the toilet paper?
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:39
mix
I love uneducated (doctor???) people that think they just know everything and they have to tell the world about their shitty opinions, as it makes for great stories!

I know nothing about NOT playing video games but I hear people who don't play games are 100% more likely to complain about stupid shit.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:41
Holyetheline
Fuck yes! I salute you Jim!!!! =D
Brock Samson's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:42
Brock Samson
It's funny that these people still think games are only for kids.
theredpepperofdoom's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 17:52
theredpepperofdoom
This is the stupidest violent videogame argument that I have ever heard.
Mista Smegheneghan's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:00
Mista Smegheneghan
Wow.... So, House of the Dead: Overkill totally passed them by.
kavorka's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:00
kavorka
Thanks, Jim. You vocalized my inner-dialogue.
Timtoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:13
Timtoid
Jim, no one can ever tell you how much of a hero you are.
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:16
Syn
"Anyone have an idea for a cool-sounding acronym? eh?"

BAMF "Brotherhood Against Mindless Fools"

EPICK "Entertainment Populace for International Child Knowledge"

EPICK "Entertaining the Populace with Interesting Carnal Knowledge"

DTOID "Destroying The Overtly Idiotic Demographic"

BADASS "Bestowing Aphorism to the Diligent Acrimonious Shit Slingers"

SONIC "Severing the Obscenely Necrotic Information Channels"

SUPER SONIC "Surpassing and Undermining Propagandists with Entertaining Results while Severing the Obscenely Necrotic Information Channels"

ONOES "Operating Nintendo Only for Erotic Sex"

BANINATED "Bereaving Arbitrary News Industry whose Now Accepted Tendencies Encompass Dumb"

this is hard work, maybe I'll think up more later
Luke Barnard's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:16
Luke Barnard
since when is Manhunt family friendly?????
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/10/2009 18:17
Monodi
In other news, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Bay ruined cinema as a familiar activity too
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