‘Tomb Raider’ and the scene which may define the game’s maturity - Page 2

Adrenaline · 13-06-12, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Stevo505

I hate when people get all offended by this "rape" nonsense. She wasn't even close to being raped. Besides, she kicked the dude right in his balls! Doesn't that show how strong she is? God, I hate these people.

Ikr? ugh.. They need to stop making a fuss over this one sexual scene, I mean, AOD anyone? my god. It wasn't even rape...

Lost_Paradise · 13-06-12, 15:26

I think the problem is in the choice of words Rosenberg used, he basically said that the challenges that lara faces during the game will make us root for her in a way that a male character couldn't.

Anyway I think CD should address this, there's already a petition to boycott the game because of this lol.

italibabee · 13-06-12, 15:34

just*raidin*tomb · 13-06-12, 15:37

This is getting really out of hand. So much bad press for this. This is going to have a huge effect on sales.

People don't seem to fully understand what's going on. CD really do need to address this officially and use a better choice of words. This "rape" story is getting bigger and bigger every day because of all this.

The hate that this game is getting because of this is just...crazy crazy crazy.

croft-girl-fan · 13-06-12, 15:38

I don't understand why this supposed 'rape' scene is getting so much attention. Kurtis had more of a feel than that guy

Lost_Paradise · 13-06-12, 15:41

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Originally Posted by just*raidin*tomb

This is getting really out of hand. So much bad press for this. This is going to have a huge effect on sales.

People don't seem to fully understand what's going on.

Exactly, there's almost 20 pages on neogaf (it´s hilarious) over this and not to mention this guardian article

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...t-rape-attempt

just*raidin*tomb · 13-06-12, 15:47

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Originally Posted by croft-girl-fan

I don't understand why this supposed 'rape' scene is getting so much attention. Kurtis had more of a feel than that guy

Exactly...but I think the reason its getting more hate is because people are misinterpreting Lara as a character who is weak and therefor accusing CD of belittling women as a whole.

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Originally Posted by Lost_Paradise

Exactly, there's almost 20 pages on neogaf (it´s hilarious) over this and not to mention this guardian article

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...t-rape-attempt

Yeah and check the tomb raider tag on tumblr. It's ridiculous. It's getting really out of hand. I'm trying to just ignore it.

I do think the moaning is a little excessive and I do wish they would tone that down a bit but I don't see how Lara biting him in the ear, kicking him in the nuts, and shooting him in the face doesn't show a strong female character.

People think that CD is full of male developers who are fulfilling sick and twisted fantasies with Lara. It's that simple. And it's ignorant. Everyone is just following the press train as usual.

Storm · 13-06-12, 15:54

This game is rated mature and its audience should therefore be mature.

Rape or attempted rape happens every day all over the world. It's not a cheap gimmick, but a fact of life.
The threat on an island populated with "starved" men, is very real and quite logical. For Lara to survive that, she would have to be or become a strong woman. I'm not saying women that have had this unfortunate experience are weak, but for Lara, it would be a pivotal point in her life.

It's logical, real and happens every day. To try and pretend it doesn't happen and shy away from the fact is cheap.

Tomb Raider is shaping up to be a great game and story worth telling. At least they didn't go the whole 9 yards a.k.a "The Last House on the Left"

Lost_Paradise · 13-06-12, 15:54

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Originally Posted by just*raidin*tomb

Yeah and check the tomb raider tag on tumblr. It's ridiculous. It's getting really out of hand. I'm trying to just ignore it.

I do think the moaning is a little excessive and I do wish they would tone that down a bit but I don't see how Lara biting him in the ear, kicking him in the nuts, and shooting him in the face doesn't show a strong female character.

People think that CD is full of male developers who are fulfilling sick and twisted fantasies with Lara. It's that simple. And it's ignorant. Everyone is just following the press train as usual.

Videogame websites man, they always overreact everything and those awfull titles they use "less curvy lara"

I guess tomb raider can never be taken seriously.

italibabee · 13-06-12, 15:58

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Originally Posted by just*raidin*tomb

Yeah and check the tomb raider tag on tumblr. It's ridiculous. It's getting really out of hand. I'm trying to just ignore it.

I just did...one post had a petition to boycott the new tr
god it's not like it even happened! no clothes were taken off, he didn't even touch her somewhere inappropriate!! wtf?! besides, it's just a friggin video game, and if they don't like it they shouldn't play it

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Lost_Paradise Student Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portugal Posts: 188	I think the problem is in the choice of words Rosenberg used, he basically said that the challenges that lara faces during the game will make us root for her in a way that a male character couldn't. Anyway I think CD should address this, there's already a petition to boycott the game because of this lol. Last edited by Lost_Paradise; 13-06-12 at 15:34.

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justraidintomb Tomb Raider Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Coast, US PSN ID: Weeze_Raider Posts: 15,508	This is getting really out of hand. So much bad press for this. This is going to have a huge effect on sales. People don't seem to fully understand what's going on. CD really do need to address this officially and use a better choice of words. This "rape" story is getting bigger and bigger every day because of all this. The hate that this game is getting because of this is just...crazy crazy crazy. __________________ TRDMCBITLOUWD Last edited by justraidintomb; 13-06-12 at 15:39.

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croft-girl-fan Student Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: George, South Africa Posts: 142	I don't understand why this supposed 'rape' scene is getting so much attention. Kurtis had more of a feel than that guy

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Storm Student Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Africa Posts: 176	This game is rated mature and its audience should therefore be mature. Rape or attempted rape happens every day all over the world. It's not a cheap gimmick, but a fact of life. The threat on an island populated with "starved" men, is very real and quite logical. For Lara to survive that, she would have to be or become a strong woman. I'm not saying women that have had this unfortunate experience are weak, but for Lara, it would be a pivotal point in her life. It's logical, real and happens every day. To try and pretend it doesn't happen and shy away from the fact is cheap. Tomb Raider is shaping up to be a great game and story worth telling. At least they didn't go the whole 9 yards a.k.a "The Last House on the Left"