Why is there no kids in open world games?

[xXI GaMe IXx]

I was playing Red dead redemption on PS3 and realized there are no kids. I started thinking about how SaintsRow and GTA don't have them either. I did a google search and seems like the publishers don't want issues with people killing kids but this can not be it, can it?

[Bageara]

Originally Posted by xXI GaMe IXx

I was playing Red dead redemption on PS3 and realized there are no kids. I started thinking about how SaintsRow and GTA don't have them either. I did a google search and seems like the publishers don't want issues with people killing kids but this can not be it, can it?

You really need to ask that question? of course thats the reason

[Smillertime]

There were kids in Fallout 3 and Skyrim. And they were invincible. Couldn't even take a kid down with a Fatman.

[Gardenofstone10]

I often wondered the same thing but a video game glorifying killing children is pushing it, and I'm not offended by much.

[jubeininja69]

killing kids is taboo just like nudity in open world games. the conservative politicians will ban these games and devs don't need the headache.

[dereksworl]

I just watched a kid get vaporized yesterday while i was getting my commander shepard on in the ME3 demo.......

[tarvis]

Originally Posted by jubeininja69

killing kids is taboo just like nudity in open world games. the conservative politicians will ban these games and devs don't need the headache.

Not exactly. There is an Adults Only rating from the ESRB. However, AO is restricted by Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo as well as most major retailers.

[xXI GaMe IXx]

Originally Posted by Bageara

You really need to ask that question? of course thats the reason

I mean I just don't understand the reason if its rated M and you can do almost anything else.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Wow, this is a crazy subject and this thread is probably gonna get closed.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Doesn't the Resident Evil games have zombie kids in them?

[SoCalTiger]

On the PC versions of the Bethesda games, you can install the mods to make kids killable...

[KamiAmaya]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Doesn't the Resident Evil games have zombie kids in them?

The first Silent Hill had kid zombie things.

EDIT: Apparently they were only in the US version.
http://silenthill.wikia.com/wiki/Grey_Child

In the PAL and NTSC-J version of the game, these creatures were replaced by Mumblers, as their appearance was deemed too similar to that of a child by censors

[Smillertime]

I guess they drew the line at banging a hooker in the alley and then murdering her for your $100 back...

[xXI GaMe IXx]

Originally Posted by Smillertime

I guess they drew the line at banging a hooker in the alley and then murdering her for your $100 back...

This is my point why is this so okay but they draw the line with kids. It just mind boggles me. I didn't mean to step out of line but was just curious.

[hiddenagen]

if you play fallout 3 and new Vegas you see kids on that game. so i can't see why they can't put them in other games

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by hiddenagen

if you play fallout 3 and new Vegas you see kids on that game. so i can't see why they can't put them in other games

It’s bad enough they put kids in certain movies when they are not needed. What purpose will they serve in games? Assassin Creed games have kids.

[tcripe]

Cyberpunk 2077 has kids wandering around in its world

[khalbrae]

Yeah, fallout series games just make the kids invincible. Knocked out at best.

I think most games don't have killable kids because it's harder to get your games rated at a level where they well sell any copies honestly.

[Eidolon]

There are plenty of children in Skyrim. There's one who wants you to kill his old Nanny if you meet him. Plus there's some that you can adopt, not that I understand why that's a good idea in game context.