local police about the game's content.
first-person shooter video game, which is rated With about $650 of his own money, Wigal obtained a permit commons last Saturday. Admission was $5 per person, which primarily would cover the rental cost, the $300 first-prize and $150 for second place.
He printed 2,500 fliers and used the school newspaper and publicize the tournament. More than 300 people responded with plans to attend.
On March 20, just four days before the tournament was to be held, school officials pulled the plug.
with Wigal in February. He was told his main concern - that multiplayer format, as it would be during the event.
said he became aware of the event after Wigal's father, Rusty, inquired about the availability of an uniformed officer to provide security.
Michigan Chapter of the Parents TV Council, a national group concerned about content in television, movies and the video game's content, and the decision to cancel was solely theirs, with his support.
"I'm not saying boycott the game, I just think not something appropriate for the high school,'' Phillips said. Halo 2 shares the same rating as "Grand Theft Auto'' and "25 to Life,'' violence, language, and targeting law enforcement officers.
anticipated crowd, not in response to any potential threats or fear of violence. His son lined up 10 parents and some teachers to chaperone, and he now regrets calling police.
"It was more of a courtesy call,'' he said.
property. And unfortunately, they did it four days before the event.''
playing "Halo 2,'' unlike some of the other more graphic games on the market.
They're also proud of option, Zach Wigal said, but he is considering other venues for the near future.
high school,'' he said.
story.
Art Aisner can be reached at aaisner@annarbornews.
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