"Bully" Game - MAX 104.9 FM Interview
A Bathurst anti-bullying activist is disturbed by some video games:
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18 year old Robbie Frenette says he was sickened when he learned the game-- Bully- Scholarship Edition hit the shelves.
The game includes dunking pupil's heads in toilets--physically assaulting them and taking nude photographs.
Frennette- who had been the victim of bullies for many years-- has one simple question.
Scholarship Edition is an updated version of the original game Bully.
The Canadian Teacher's Federation is spearheading a call for a ban on sales-- they say there's al link between violent video games and aggressive behaviour in children.
Frennette's writing a letter to the Prime Minister and Provincial leaders asking for swift action to have the game pulled.
A Bathurst Anti-Bullying Activist is trying to get in touch with the Prime Minister and Provincial leaders to help him get a video game banned.
Robbie Frennette says he was sick to his stomach when he heard the video game-- Bully- Scholarship Edition- is available on the shelves.
The game features a shaven headed teen-ager who adjust to life at a new school by harassing people.
Frennette says this sends the wrong message to students.
The game includes dunking pupil's heads in toilet and physically assaulting them and taking nude photographs.
The Canadian Teacher's Federation is spearheading a call for a ban on sales-- they say there's a link between violent video games and aggressive behaviour in children.
