To whom it may concern,

I have a problem that I would like to share with you. As I am sure you are aware the language in games is not getting any better. I would like to see a solution for everyone who does not want to hear profanity while playing a game. I realize fixes aren't necessary, I also realize many people want that content, and finally I know any time spent towards this has a price.

The games that have suggestive language are selling very well, as do games that don't have it. So you might be asking why bother? You aren't getting the full market that's why. As a consumer I know what I want, as someone marketing a product you should want to know what that is.

I am not alone in wanting a game without the foul language. Personally an F-word will ruin a game. I really don't mind anything else. If I want to hear several F-bombs in a few short minutes I'll watch "hells' kitchen". Seriously, I do know many people (including game creators) believe it adds to the game. So the solution would have to please both in order to get the full market.

No time is free that's understood, your time now is appreciated. I have seen games include the in-game option to turn off the language, gore, or whatever one thing bothers you. (if not all of it) This seems to be a good idea not used often, perhaps due to the added cost.

Lastly my final solution for the problem seems a perfect fix to everything I have mentioned. Offer the parental package as DLC for $2.99 or whatever your marketers tell you will sell. Those who want it will pay to chose what they get. I'll use myself as an example, I like the gore but I would turn the profanity off. This way it markets to everyone, consumers get what they want, and costs are padded if not covered. I have several titles I would love to play but can't get past the language; this is a call for some help.

Regards,

I have read many articles on how the video game industry in North America has gone down dramatically lately. Perhaps I could shine some light on the subject... It's not the market, it's the game line-up. I will say graphics catch my initial attention but that is short lived if game-play does not increase or at least hold onto that attention. I was excited about the next Prince of Persia series, and then they came out with the cartoon graphics. (Really!!!) I had my eye on several FPS, but I can't think of a recent one worth playing without the F word in it. (can you?) Whoever is being polled (if anyone) to determine what kind of games should be made, or adjustments needed, may be coming out of the bottom of the barrel. It seems there has not been very many recent games that have come out meriting a second look. Killzone 2, Resident evil and maybe another title I'm forgetting seem to be the only games I haven't found completely dry. I must admit the strong language may have even ruined those. (I play with my wife watching or children close by who shouldn't have to hear that, I may have another post on that later) Upcoming titles such as Assassins Creed 2, Fight Night 4, Infamous, Prototype, UFC and others seem to finally be using the next gen systems. I guess time will tell. When I purchased Fight Night 3 (great game btw) I hadn't made a console change, it was on the PS2. I didn't really see a need at that time for the jump. I even played it on PS3 and Xbox360 systems the change was minute. I got the Xbox360 when Assassins Creed came out and the game was amazing minus the repetition and lack of weapons. (fixed in AC2) The 360, however had the three rings of death new out of the box. So then I made the jump to the PS3 with MGS4 and I have enjoyed it ever since. Lastly, to anyone who has read this post. I am curious to know if I am alone in thinking almost any genre of game would be better by making it a true "open world" game. Of course sports games, etc. are exceptions but action, adventure, FPS, strategy, ... Why not be able to go anywhere? Also, having things that reward exploration... Anyway, let me know what you think. regards,