Phil Villarreal of the Arizona Daily Star has interviewed a spokesman from the Parents Television Council, a group that is lobbying for a $5,000 fine against retailers who sell “M” rated games to youngsters, about the scourge that is Grand Theft Auto IV. It seems that the group’s spokesperson isn’t really all that familiar with the game…

Parents Television Council: “I’ve actually played ‘Grand Theft Auto IV,’ and it’s right in keeping with previous versions. The series continues to lower the bar and this is the first game that has an alcohol content warning. You get points for driving drunk in this game.”

Mr. Villarreal: “You know that’s not true, right? The game doesn’t have points.”

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