Bourne Game Too Violent for Matt Damon

[GS News]

If you continue to wonder why Matt Damon didn’t lend his voice and likeness to The Bourne Conspiracy, there’s no longer a need — developer High Moon Studios’ Meelad Sadat revealed to [Only registered users can see links. ] that Damon had problems with the game’s level of violence.

Apparently, Damon was already in negotiations to reprise his Bourne role within the game when development was first starting. But one of the many targets of Team America: World Police felt that the violence was too extreme and with drew from negotiations. It’s not particularly surprising, given the stance [Only registered users can see links. ] on violent games, but it’s really a shame that he felt like he would somehow help protect children by not being involved. I guess he’s never heard of ESRB ratings.

I’ve written numerous times about how big a fan of the Bourne movies I am, and not having Damon in Conspiracy might end up making it something I don’t purchase. The developers aren’t too upset, though, as they’ve been able to create their own Bourne for players to become invested in.

[QueenB]

Umm.....ok, I guess he can just stick to making a fortune out of the movies then and tbh, Im happier with a game with a new 'character' minus matt damon, makes the game more playable and tless of a movie take off imo.

[poisonpixel]

I was most likely an excuse. He played in violent films but thought the game sequel was to violent or was he just to lazy?!??!?1

[PSRVCodey47]

The game is ok...but nowhere near as violent as the films, to be honest.

Must say the Bourne series is by far one of my faves