‘Raise Your Dog To Beat the Best’: Google’s Dog Fighting App is Back
- Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:08pm by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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Editor’s note: Please see clarification below.
Back in April we told you about Google’s controversial “Dog Wars” application for Android phones, a game that took players into the underground world of dog fighting to train virtual animals to maul and kill one another.
Google took the app off the market after a heavy backlash, including from animal rights activists and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and reformed dog fighter Michael Vick.
But now, “Dog Wars” is back — and developers are releasing an update they’re calling “the biggest yet.”
According to Fox News:
Renamed “KG Dogfighting,” the “Dog Wars” app is being updated with advanced dog training levels; more items to train dogs with, including an array of whips; allowing users to buy and use a variety of drugs; and new guns for trainers to use in shootouts with “F.E.T.A.” — a fictional law enforcement agency.
Animal rights activists have been quick to condemn the app’s latest edition. Lee Hall, vice president of Friends of Animals, told Fox, “The last thing our culture needs is yet another form of profiting from the use and torment of animals.”
Others say the game provides instruction for players to engage in real dog fighting by having them engage in methods used in actual rings, including injecting dogs with steroids, restricting their food or water, and teaching them how to fight by practicing attacks on smaller “bait” dogs.
The app’s developer, who would only go by “the Pitboss,” defended the game, saying he’s actually and animal love and hopes it will bring a greater public awareness to the horrors of dog fighting.
“For those who have questioned our intentions with this app, we have introduced the enforcement agency ‘F.E.T.A.’ to teach our users there are consequences to dog fighting in real life,” he said.
According to Fox, “KG Dogfighting” has received nearly a quarter of a million downloads and averages a 4 1/2 star user rating.
Clarification: Although “KG Dogfighting” is sold on Google’s Android Market, the application itself was created by a third party developer. H/t Blaze readers Brandon and David.
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Comments (94)
willnotbackdown
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:12pmDogs are the greatest gift to man from God. The people who fight they are evil. They need to be tossed in the ring with the dogs so they can be ripped to peices (neck guards so they can not be killed to quickly.).
Report Post »chazman
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 6:02pmPeople who fight dogs have as much compassion for humans as they do the dog. They are one step above subhuman.
Report Post »Dougbeach
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 10:54pmRight on! Protect dogs, but do not regulate factory farms, where absolutely no animals are ever abused. Am I right guys??
Report Post »Lolly811
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 1:55pmWhat in God’s name is wrong with Google! Dog fighting is against the law! Therefore, advertising for this kind of training and dog fights should also be against the law. GOOGLE SHOULD BE FINED AT LEAST $100,000.00 OR MORE FOR ALLOWING THIS APP TO BE RUN. WHERE IS THE LAW WHEN YOU NEED IT.
Report Post »flatbroke
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:11pmOf the many things that separate us from the animals, and that some people are lacking that is compassion, and that is what makes these people more dangerous than a pit bull, or a grizzly bear, mostly people that develop apps like this, and when this happens these people become lower than animals.
Report Post »blackdogofwar
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 9:47pmNo I am for real anyone who thinks this is ok, really bring your dumbass to the desert in AZ and lets play the game. Bring you sh–your dog will live cant say the same for u. Bring it. The poeple who do this MIKE VICK bring it sh– even better ill git it on with you no weapons call me out I DARE YOU.
Report Post »blackdogofwar
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 9:29pmgoogle is evil. I got a idea I have a dog I will put myself & dog out there for any of these sons of b—— to go ahead and git it on. Our 308 will lead my dog to war, she won’t have any living creature to chew on when our 308 is done with those who are part of this. aholes
Report Post »DougC
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:13pmThis application was NOT made by Google, it was just made by somebody to run on their operating system (Android)
Report Post »Uncle Dave
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:45amDoug, you may want to re-read the first line of the article, “Back in April we told you about Google’s controversial “Dog Wars” application for Android phones …”
Report Post »SoiledDove
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:37amUncle Dave, you might want to actually do some research rather than trust every word The Blaze tells you. This game is not made by Google. The only connection Google has to it is that it runs on phones with an operating system made by Google. This, of course, is not really a connection at all. This story is incredibly dishonest.
Report Post »captaincameron
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 10:12amNot sure how to reply to Doug C’s reply directly, but his comment that this is not a Google app but some other developer’s is irrelevant. If Google chooses to allow this content, then it is a Google app.
Report Post »If Google were an ethical company, they would block this app and anything else. There is a difference between games with violent content and games that desensitize people towards violence.
RightPolitically
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 9:02pmDisgusting low lifes.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 9:33pmHow do ya like multi culturalism now b&^%h.
Report Post »blackdogofwar
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:15pmyeah f anyone who thinks mike vick is rehabed. I will Call mike vick out anytime that peice of sh–. Come on Mike I know you are on probation so we can go out to nomans land Nev, UT,CO.Any where mike vick I cant believe that he is playing in the nfl. People the NFL ,NBA are just redistubution of wealth. Why do you pay for thier stadiums?
Report Post »Dougral Supports Israel
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:54pmIts not Google, its an app that runs on Google’s Android operating system. The app is foul, though, no matter who wrote it. Dogs are wonderful creatures if socialized properly, worthy of our love and respect.
Report Post »blackdogofwar
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:58pmit is google becuse they alow this SH–t. The perverbuale get away driver. You allow this on your network you might as well drive the getaway car. Same as any polition thats been in washinghton for 1-50 years we the poeple will hold you responsible!! The gig is up and we are on your sh–. You may resighn but that will not secure your freadom. We the poeple will find you, and bring the full hammer of law upone you! Run rats run we will find you! and anyone that assist you in your treason against this republic will be imprisioned to the full extent of the constitution. Eric holder for example
Report Post »Uncle Dave
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:50amMe thinks you people need to re-read the first line of the article, “Back in April we told you about Google’s controversial “Dog Wars” application for Android phones …”
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:49pmWhere is Obama on this? He wants to tell everybody else what they can and can’t do. This absolutely has to go!!!!!! Whats next, how to case a bank? No, I’ve got it, how to torture rabbits. Irresponsible to say the very least. This is what happens when you turn your back on God.
Report Post »Amused2death
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 9:00pmBecause if he did, you would be crying :This is NOT an issue for our president to get involved with! This is free enterprise and any government regulation is BAD for JOBS!” Now wouldn’t ya??????
Report Post »wildturkeywatcher
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:43pmMay anyone who buys this game or profits from its sale by even .001% of a penny rot in hell. This is a new low for beings that give the appearance of being human. Obviously, they are not.
Report Post »MaxVonDF
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:55pmI’m opposed to these violent games, whether the fighters be human, canine, chickens, or whatever. This is back to the days of the Roman Coliseum where wild animals fought each other and humans and spectators cheered. Enjoying another creature‘s pain is the definition of sadism and that’s not something we can encourage as a society and expect to remain civilized. The fact that it‘s virtual doesn’t matter; electronic media have a way of being addictive. Just ask a guy who’s addicted to Internet porn or video games. They can’t stop; it’s a very addictive feedback loop in the brain.
Report Post »PJL
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:53pmShameless!
Report Post »ARealCharliesAngel
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:52pmAnother reason to NOT use Google…..BING, please, “Because Its Not Google”! Thank you.
Report Post »USAqh
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:12pmand use ixquick.com because they do NOT track your IP address
Report Post »foobear
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:20pmIt is NOT Google that made this!
Report Post »foobear
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:45pmWhy do you think this is Google making it?
(Besides the Blaze claiming it is Google, that is. But the Blaze‘s reporting standards aren’t as good as my high school newspaper’s.)
Is is made by Kage Games.
Report Post »ARealCharliesAngel
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:55pmDo your homework! If you don’t trust reporting standards of The Blaze….why are you here?!
Wait….HuffPo blogger…..we know!!
Report Post »foobear
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 4:45pm@ARealCharliesAngel: I like the Blaze, but their reporting standards aren’t, as I said, even as good as the ones of my high school newspaper.
Look at all the people on here claiming they’re going to stop using Google, for the Blaze’s MISATTRIBUTION of the app to Google, when it was *Kage Games* that wrote the game (and had to re-write it after Google *banned* it).
Look at yourself in the mirror for criticizing me, when I’m apparently the only person on the comments page that actually read the references for the story.
If you hate the truth so much, why are you on The Blaze?
Report Post »wheresmysandybeach
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:33pmWhat happened to “Do No Evil?”
Report Post »foobear
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:46pmIt’s not Google that makes this.
Report Post »usmc1063
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:17pmWOW! Just think of it our youngest and brightest minds at work.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:23pmIt’s just so sad. I am unsure what you can gain from this. Nothing
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:06pmWhat will be the next educational app?
Report Post »Drug dealer app
Gas station hold up app
Child predator app
The oh so popular killing pregnant women app
Serial killer app
Shrunken head app
Mass murderer app
School killing spree app
Rule the world like a progressive app
collapse the economy app
Where will it stop?
Do some of these already exist?
drattastic
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:45pmYou just gave people some great ideas. Your talent is being wasted and you just gave away your intellectual property . I guess you have a lot to learn about business but most creative types have no business sense. The best have both.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:54pmI’m joking (for the dense)
Report Post »SoiledDove
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:41amYes, they do. Oddly, the world has not come to an end. Just calm down a bit, will ya?
Report Post »Gypsy123
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:55pmI remember the days when people did **** fighting down by the river. I was a kid about 4 or 5 and would watch those poor roosters spur each other to death while about 15 drunks stood around and screamed and cussed and drank and gambled away their families food money which wasn’t much.
Report Post »The very thoughts of even making a game about this type stuff gives me chills. I thought that only red necks did this kind of stuff in the 50″s but now I see the red necks encompass a larger swath of the population.
Fastsam
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:18pmYou know you can’t put c o c k on here!!!
Report Post »8jrts
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:38pmI never saw that stuff and it makes me sick thinking you had to see it. Now an app….makes me puke thinking about how the kids these days will become immune to torture. And then they wonder why the world is going crazy…..GEEEEEE……
Report Post »beaubird
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:52pmMaybe somboby will beat the crap out of the google before they get the app. out!!!!!!!!!! How can they do it legal ????????? Boycott google!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »foobear
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:20pmIt’s not Google!
Report Post »Texas Hills Patriot
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:50pmThink of the mind required to sit down and decide to create an app that envisions pain and suffering to animals in particular. There are just enough nuts out there who will try this in real life. Google has no shame … anything for a buck.
Report Post »tckid17
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:44pmFrom now on I use Bing as my search engine. At least Vick has remorse for what he did and has publicly apologized.
Report Post »foobear
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:21pmDon’t believe everything the Blaze says. It is NOT Google that made this.
Report Post »Cat
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:41pmDOGS! … Uh oh!
Report Post »Tejada
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:23pmSounds like the same old story.
There’s a violent game and people try to get rid of it.
Report Post »-I don’t think people will start dog fights after playing this game.
-If you don‘t like it don’t play it.
-This game sounds kinda dark… I don’t like it
Tejada
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:28pmOne more thing
Report Post »- getting rid of the app will not change the people
let us prey
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:32pmDark and stupid.
Report Post »Texas Hills Patriot
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:52pmTejada: But it could enable someone on the fringe. It‘s not as if it’s a necessary app that will benefit anyone.
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:19pmThat’s a quarter of a million idiots. Anything that promotes pain and injury to animals doesn’t need to be available as a game. This is really disgusting.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:34pmYa!…..Where is PETA? Sounds like a good excuse for them to do a naked protest against Google.
There all morons anyway…………………
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:35pmWhat about the ones that promote pain and injury to people?
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:56pm@let us prey
Excellent point!!
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:46pmLet us Pray
Report Post »This story is about dog fighting. I’m against all violent games. I wish these game companies would come up with some games that show people volunteering, doing something to make their cities a better place, mentoring children, developing new medicines. That‘s not happening because it’s all about violence these days. What have we become?
dontbotherme
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:17pmReal nice. Jerks.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:15pmFine! I‘ll just add this to the list of reasons I don’t have anything to do with Google!!
Report Post »Uncle Dave
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:58amHere, here!!
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:14pmWhat a disgusting idea! It brings out the worst of humanity, which is the left’s favorite thing to do! They’ve worked for over 100 years to take God out of schools, now they’re working to bring out the lowest of low in humanity. May they all rot in hell!
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