Bourne game too violent for Matt Damon

MTV Multiplayer comments that Matt Damon was in negotiations to lend his voice and likeness to the upcoming Bourne Conspiracy game when it was in early development. However, the Hollywood star was said to have took issue with the violent nature of parts of the title, and pulled out before any more discussions took place.

The site goes on to comment that Damon’s publicist would not offer a comment on the revelations. However, they go onto to document an online chat his mother had with The Boston Globe, where she shared the feelings some of the family has on violent media.

“I am very wary of violent video games. Research shows they desensitize kids to violence, even more because they engage kids in committing violence. Matt and I don’t share the same views about violence in adult films, but we do see eye-to-eye on the importance of protecting children,” she said. “We both support regulations to stop the marketing of violence in films to children through violent toys, products, and video games.”