TV's "Judge Mathis" Goes Virtual in New Shooter Game
source: http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/tv-s-quot-judge-mathis-quot-goes-virtual-in-new-shooter-...
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Over 3 million people tune into the syndicated court TV show, "Judge Mathis," every day. But Judge Greg Mathis is not reaching troubled youth through television. As a result, Mathis has teamed up with Hollywood filmmaker Matty Rich (The Inkwell, Straight Out of Brooklyn) to create an original videogame for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC called Mathis "Detroit" Street Judge.
Rather than going the traditional TV-licensed root of turning a courtroom format virtual, Rich and Mathis are crafting a third-person perspective, open world shooter set in the ghettos of Detroit. Players will step into the role of convicted felon La-Ron Washington, who’s been released from prison early due to overcrowding but has two strikes hanging over his head. La-Ron is given one last chance; he must stay out of trouble, perform community services and avoid negative street influences and temptations. One more strike and La-Ron gets a life sentence from Judge Mathis. But out on the street, the entire Detroit underworld wants him dead for the alleged murder of a crime boss – a murder he didn't commit.
Read on to what he has to say about it.
Rather than going the traditional TV-licensed root of turning a courtroom format virtual, Rich and Mathis are crafting a third-person perspective, open world shooter set in the ghettos of Detroit. Players will step into the role of convicted felon La-Ron Washington, who’s been released from prison early due to overcrowding but has two strikes hanging over his head. La-Ron is given one last chance; he must stay out of trouble, perform community services and avoid negative street influences and temptations. One more strike and La-Ron gets a life sentence from Judge Mathis. But out on the street, the entire Detroit underworld wants him dead for the alleged murder of a crime boss – a murder he didn't commit.
Read on to what he has to say about it.
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ejasun
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Mathis is dedicated to offering youth second chances and spreads his message of youth empowerment and equal justice as he travels to speak to audiences all across the country.
His national education and youth crusades have attracted tens of thousands of parents and students throughout America.
- 3 years ago
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ejasun
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FallenMorgan
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Sounds cool. Seems like a good way to encourage young folks to do good - most shooter games don't have realistic consequences and the like.
I wonder though, can you run from the police?
- 3 years ago
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FallenMorgan
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KefKef
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Now I'm wondering where's Judge Judy's game?
- 3 years ago
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KefKef
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pjacobs51
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That's a new twist, go to prison and get raped in a video game. Lesson learned?
- 3 years ago
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pjacobs51
