Cybercrime Unit Says Animal Crossing Not for Adults

You adult fans of Animal Crossing: City Folk had better watch out, because the Mid-Missouri Internet Crimes Task Force is totally on to you. A story from Missouri ABC affiliate KMIZ (via GamePolitics ) claims that adults playing the game could have ulterior motives. The report warns that child predators are using kid-friendly games like Animal Crossing to contact kids. "There is no reason an adult should have this game," said Andy Anderson of the task force. Apparently oblivious that adults can have innocent fun with a kids game, the report implies that anyone over 18 playing it is doing so for the "wrong reasons." "The heart of the game is building relationships with the animals in your town as well as other players," the report states. "To really reach the next level, the game urges you to exchange letters, gifts, and favors." Anderson says the task force doesn't have the resources to keep an eye on the problem, ... (link)