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  Majesco Responds To PETA On Cooking Mama Criticism
by Christian Nutt
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November 20, 2008
 
Majesco Responds To PETA On  Cooking Mama  Criticism
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Earlier this month, animal rights group PETA produced a web game which parodied the popular Cooking Mama game series, under the title Cooking Mama: Mama Kills Animals.

Today, North American publisher Majesco fired back with a press release which highlights the game's inclusion of diverse dishes, including vegetarian selections.

Majesco notes in its press release that the Japanese-developed game includes recipes for "vegetarian fare like miso soup and rice cakes" -- though it's worth noting that traditional Japanese miso soup is not a vegetarian dish, as it's created using fish stock.

On the other hand, chocolate chip cookies, French fries, pancakes, and ratatouille are -- all of which are included in the game. The company maintains that 25 of the game's 51 recipes are "vegetarian-friendly."

The PETA parody was formulated to call attention to the plight of farmed animals and an overreliance on meat-based dishes, but Majesco's response frames the argument more humorously.

Says "Mama", "I would never put rat in my Ratatouille. Like any accomplished cook, I create my recipes to appeal to a broad range of tastes and preferences. My only goal is to ensure you leave the table well fed."

The press release also notes that Mama supports humane treatment of animals -- at least when it comes to her pet dog, Max.

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen, for the Nintendo Wii, was released yesterday in North America, ahead of its release in Japan and Europe.
 
   
 
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James Hoysa
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Can't Majesco simply sue peta for copyright infringement?

jake foster
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I think it was a pretty good response. (satire is protected speech afterall)

Stephen Horn
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@James: Probably not, at least not in a U.S. court as this seems like a clear-cut satire which would be protected speech in the United States. Other courts might disagree if Majesco felt compelled to pursue the matter.

Would it make me a bad person if Mama Kills Animals actually sparked some personal interest in the Cooking Mama series? :P

Jeremy Clover
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Ick. PETA.

Pedro Almeida
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PETA... Aways exagerating... This Mama Kills Animals actually gave me some interest in the original Cooking Mama.

And I agree with Jake Foster, it was a good response.

Yannick Boucher
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Hehehehe, nice !


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