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Amazing World of Warcraft game blamed for child jumping off building
According to a posting made on Game pro, a Chinese couple filed a lawsuit because they think that their son jumped to death because he was influenced by the World of Warcraft game.
Famed developer Blizzard faces a lawsuit as parents of a World of Warcraft player claim that the 13-year old jumped to his death as a re-enactment of the MMORPG.
According to Chinese news agency Xinhua, parents of the child say that the child leaped from a building reenacting the game. Their story received support from Zhang Chunliang, an activist known for his views on Internet gaming addiction. Chunliang, who purportedly talked to more than 60 parents whose children have become addicted to online games, is moving to file a suit against Blizzard.
Although the MMORPG itself doesn't encourage jumping off buildings, some have made it an in-game sport of leaping from tall buildings, bridges and canyons (called WoW Basejumping). Because players can do and die for jumping off tall ledges, the parent's allegations will likely face an uphill battle in court.
World of Warcraft quickly became a success in China, generating more than 1.5 million players in that region alone since its launch in June. With a global user base of 4.5 million, the game stands as the most successful MMORPG, currently in the market.
Source: BonusGambler.com Editors' Choice
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