Gaming in Libraries: Nebraska

A research pool and discussion area for a small collection of Nebraska librarians looking to add gaming elements to their "tool box".

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

"Library's Halo 2 contest causes a stink"

Gamepolitics.com reports that a public library holding a Halo 2 competition has caused some controversy. More info if you follow the title link.

While the library is requiring parental permission slips before admitting underage players to the event, the game's M-rating is not spelled out. Some worry that parents may not realize that their kids will be playing a violent shooting game.

What I find most interesting about the article is this part:

Rose Allen (left), the Mount Prospect library's teen director, explained that the Halo 2 tournament was created on the recommendation of the library’s teen advisory board in order to attract more teenage boys.

A Teen Advisory Board! Yay!