Geneva Convention takes issue with in-game power-ups

[Gareth]

source: http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/ar..._powerups.html

the Canadian Red Cross has taken umbrage with the red cross emblem that emblazons in-game power ups of many first person shooters and action adventures.

"We would be willing to work with a videogame manufacturer to produce a game which shows the emblem in its correct use, as a symbol of protection during armed conflict, and where the player is rewarded for using the emblem correctly. Such a game could reward the player for respecting the rules of war and thereby, help the Red Cross Movement with its work to promote such respect,"

According to the humanitarian organisation, using its emblem in a combat situation violates a part of the Geneva Convention.

They just don't get it, do they?

Originally Posted by Gareth

source: http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/ar..._powerups.htmlThey just don't get it, do they?

No, particularly since they're talking about changing the 'red cross' symbol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cro...rotocol_emblem

[Ramrod]

So what if it's violating part of the Geneva convention? I don't recall any software houses signing up to that convention