While this isn’t something altogether new, as Governor Schwarzenegger has been working with this legislation for some time, Kotick’s decision to speak out against it is. As a violation of a minor’s first Amendment rights, Kotick states:
Schwarzenegger’s violent video game law was signed back in 2005 but was since ruled unconstitutional in several courts of law. Many organizations involved with video games came out against the law supporting the thought that it violated a citizen’s rights.
The question here is why is Kotick jumping on this idea so late in the game. Is he attempting to do some damage control after insulting many of his colleagues? What we do know is that Kotick would rather money be put into educating parents about the ESRB’s ratings claiming:
As the legislation enters the Supreme Court it doesn’t look like this piece of legislation will be going into effect any time soon so breathe a sigh of relief young gamers of the world. And take comfort in the fact that you have a whole slew of video game professionals, including Bobby Kotick, in your corner working to protect your first Amendment rights.
What are you feelings on Kotick’s support for this legislation in light of how he has painted himself recently? Do you think this is public relations damage control or a topic he feels passionate about?
Source: CVG
