"Law enforcement has contacted Microsoft about this matter and we are co-operating fully with them. We are unable to comment further on the nature of our co-operation because of the ongoing investigation," a Microsoft representative told The Globe and Mail.
While it is not uncommon for lawsuits to arise against game makers from parents who fear their children have become obsessed with videogames, Chris Bennett, a Vancouver-based lawyer who runs the Video Games & Interactive Entertainment Law blog, states ultimately the medium is not at fault because ultimately parents are responsible for what their children are watching on television and for the games they play. Crisp's father has made it clear that the family isn't attempting to vilify Microsoft or the console in anyway, telling The Globe and Mail, "I'm not on a witch hunt. I just want my son back."
We continue to hope for Brandon's safe return home.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
10-28-2008 @ 11:43AM
Zac LaCombe said...
It's great that Microsoft matched the reward. It's good to see a company take initiative. It is extremely sad, though, that this child has still not been found.
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10-28-2008 @ 12:15PM
ZEBRA NINER said...
It is great that they did that, but why should they? I mean, that's kind of like Microsoft admitting they could have been at fault. You don't see any other large corporations lining up to match the reward. Why not the manufacturer of the TV he was using or the clothes he was wearing?
Anyway, hopefully they find this kid safe and sound... so that his parents can beat the crap out of him.
10-28-2008 @ 12:47PM
DBoyFlex said...
I do not see it that MS thinks they may be at fault, but are reaching out showing that they hope to help. Whether it is their fault or not, they are still in the spot light with this, so by giving this money out, it makes them look good while in the spotlight in such a way. That is how I see it, whether true or not. It does make them look good, that they care. It just so happens that the means to do so is benefiting the case at hand.
10-28-2008 @ 2:16PM
Mik said...
It's disgusting to see a company like Microsoft getting cheap PR from such a potentially tragic story.
10-28-2008 @ 3:34PM
refinedsugar said...
Mik, you're such an idiot.
10-28-2008 @ 11:46AM
Saturn118 said...
"Crisp's parents have publicly stated they fear the 15-year-old, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fanatic, has been lured by gamers and may be held against his wil"
The gaming industry seems to get blamed for everything.
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10-28-2008 @ 1:16PM
DudeRed said...
Crisp's father has made it clear that the family isn't attempting to vilify Microsoft or the console in anyway, telling The Globe and Mail, "I'm not on a witch hunt. I just want my son back."
Did you not read the whole article? Just because Microsoft and gaming is mentioned doesn't mean they are being blamed.
10-28-2008 @ 11:58AM
Saccia said...
I'm sure he just ran away. There's probably more going on here than just an Xbox360 being taken away. No reason to jump to conclusions that someone kidnapped him using XBL.
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10-29-2008 @ 12:38PM
The Unexpected Villain said...
They haven't concluded he was kidnapped via XBL, but considering he was "addicted" he probably didnt have many social contacts outside of his XBL click. If your child goes missing right after getting in an argument with you over the amount of time they spend in chat rooms chatting with strangers would you not consider finding out who they were in contact with as a very important lead? I sure as hell would.
10-28-2008 @ 12:07PM
mtr said...
Any look-a-likes here that want to split 50/50 ?
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10-28-2008 @ 5:45PM
Mark M. said...
That is not even close to be anywhere near funny. Your a complete tool.
10-28-2008 @ 10:25PM
DjDATZ said...
That's nowhere near funny. You need to go re-learn the meaning of humour.
10-28-2008 @ 12:09PM
Mcfail said...
Dan can i join your detective team?, I think your on to somthing ! someone go pull the rubber mask off the dad!
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10-28-2008 @ 1:05PM
Alex said...
Scooby Doo never liked him anyway. I bet he is a janitor.
10-28-2008 @ 12:13PM
readmore said...
Perhaps this is another case of the old "parents-kill-kid-and-pretend-he's-missing" routine.
/just saying it before Nancy Grace does
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10-28-2008 @ 7:20PM
Matdredalia said...
Sad, but that was exactly my thought, too (I didn't notice your comment before I made mine, though, wooops).
10-28-2008 @ 12:19PM
ScottishPrik said...
Sure, 10-15 million subscribers to xbox live and if one runs away Microsoft put up a reward for finding them. Sounds like the kid didn't pay his month to month subscription and Microsoft aren't taking any shit. Remember kids, pay your subscription on time or Microsoft will hunt you down.
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10-28-2008 @ 12:28PM
VOS said...
I blame the parents. The kids only 15 and COD4 is M. The game was too much for his young mind and he flipped out.
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10-28-2008 @ 4:15PM
Cj said...
I played the original bloodrayne and it didn't mess me up when i was young. This kid just got a little to attached to the game, where he went is still a mystery, hopefully just a friends house.
10-28-2008 @ 12:30PM
eithos said...
The more I hear about this story, the more I am led to believe it was the parents themselves who killed their kid. Let's face it, after this long, the kid has a snowballs chance in hell of still being alive. The parents are to blame, indirectly for certain, but who is to say if they did not have a more direct involvement. I mean, besides packing his bags for him.
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