Konami Cancels Launch Events in Response to Massacre
The Akihabara Massacre has caused a media storm in Japan. Many are quick to point out that this is just the latest in an increase of nationwide violent crime involving knives. Amid this fiasco, gamemaker Konami has decided to cancel three launch events for their new title Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The game is an 3rd person action shooter with scenes of graphic violence.
One of the launch events was planned for Akihabara.
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Metal Gear Solid 4 was released today for the PS3. I would really like to play it but Im too poor to get a PS3.
According to former school classmates, Tomohiro Kato (the wacko assailant) had frequently visited Akihabara since the summer of 2003 to buy video games and other items.
In my opinion, violent video games do not cause massacres of this nature. Deranged pent up individuals cause them.
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AP News : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)