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Bully (video game)

Bully is a 2006 action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar Vancouver and published by Rockstar Games.

Updated September 13, 20261 min readCited sources

Bully is a 2006 action-adventure game from Rockstar Vancouver and Rockstar Games. Set in the fictional town of Bullworth, it follows teenager Jimmy Hopkins as he navigates boarding school life and social cliques.

What it is

Bully is an open-world action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective. Players control Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old student, as he completes missions, attends classes, and manages relationships with different student cliques and authority figures at Bullworth Academy.

Key details

The original game launched on PlayStation 2 in October 2006. In PAL regions, it was released as *Canis Canem Edit* (Latin for “dog eat dog”). Enhanced versions followed: *Bully: Scholarship Edition* for Xbox 360, Wii, and Windows, and an Anniversary Edition for Android and iOS. The game received a Teen rating in the US and drew attention for its school setting and controversial themes.

Why it matters

Bully was developed by Rockstar Vancouver, a Canadian studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It remains a notable entry in Rockstar’s catalogue for its unique school setting and open-world design, and it sparked discussion about video game content and age ratings.

In short

  • Open-world action-adventure set at Bullworth Academy.
  • Main character Jimmy Hopkins navigates school social hierarchies.
  • Originally released in 2006; later editions include Scholarship and Anniversary versions.
  • Developed by Canadian studio Rockstar Vancouver.
Canadian angle

Rockstar Vancouver, the game’s developer, was a Canadian studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1]

Quick questions

What is Bully?
Bully is a 2006 action-adventure video game by Rockstar Vancouver and Rockstar Games.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old student at Bullworth Academy.
What does Canis Canem Edit mean?
It is Latin for “dog eat dog,” and was used as the PAL-region title.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bully_(video_game)
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, setting, gameplay perspective, and plot overview.
  2. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q822849
    Supports: Canonical title and alternate title Canis Canem Edit.
  3. Simple Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bully_(video_game)
    Supports: Scholarship Edition platforms and development details.
  4. Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bully_(permainan_video)
    Supports: Scholarship Edition and Anniversary Edition release platforms and dates.
  5. Wikipedia — https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bully_(joc_video)
    Supports: Release dates and age ratings in multiple countries.