Anti-Gaming Foundation Closes Its Doors

By Jeremy M. Zoss in Anti-Gaming Nutjobs, Gaming News
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:25 am
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Here's a story about the bad economy that I actually feel somewhat good about. The National Institute on Media and the Family has decided to close its door, according to Star Tribune. You've probably heard of the foundation; it was best known for the annual "MediaWise Video Game Report Card," a list of the most inappropriate games of the year.

NIMF founder David Walsh cited "the current challenging economic environment" as the reason behind his decision to shutter the foundation as of December 31st. He hopes that another non-profit will carry on his work after the shutdown.

I'd like to make it clear that I have no problem with the concept of parental advisories about video game content - I'm a firm supporter of ESRB ratings (although don't get me started on my issues with its governing body the ESA). 

However, I've heard Walsh speak, and when you listen to the man, it's clear that he's on a witchhunt. He has no interest in understanding games, only vilifying them. For example, he claimed that Stubbs the Zombie was a game about cannibalism.

 For that reason, I won't be sad to see his organization go away.
Tags: NIMF
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