Violence in video games

Scientific Truth Behind Video Games and Real World Violence Have you ever wondered why some stores refuse to sell violent video games to minors? If so, then you’ll be surprised as to why. It isn’t a law, but it is up to the store to decide whether they sell you the game or not. Their reasoning is that some people seem to think that video game violence can cause real world crimes; such as, mass killings. The earliest known game was a single-player, arcade, tic-tac-toe game, developed in the year…

Video games and Violence Video games have been the pinnacle of modern day entertainment ever since the late 1980’s when it really grabbed the attention of many children seeking entertainment outside of watching television. The only problem with this is that video games like everything else that is popular, has become controversial. The main controversy surrounding video games is that they are considered violent and unsafe for children to play. Video games are also being blamed for inspiring…

been an interesting topic being argued over. The issue that has stirred much controversy recently, is if video games promote violence in the users. Many scholars, as well as professional organizations have dove deep into researching the topic. As expected, there are two sides to the argument. On one side, there is a group of individuals who strongly believes that violent videogames promote violence in the users. While on the other side, there is a vast majority of individuals who believe these…

Video Games Spread Violence Video games have said to be a cathartic exercise because they release unnecessary emotions in an uncontained manner. A certain study shows that, "Participants who played a violent video game for only 35 minutes exhibited less self-control, cheated more, and behaved more aggressively than did participants who played a nonviolent video game” (Jacobs). Mainly young children who enjoy killing, maiming, and even dismembering characters for rewards play video games. Video…

visualize it as if it were yesterday. My whole body was covered in blood, ears ringing from the explosion, and eyes impacted with dirt, keeping me from finding my rifle. In 2003 the popular video game, Call of Duty, came out and quickly became the best-selling game ever. With that fame came the scrutiny of video game violence affecting the people playing it. Most recently, the young man who opened fire at the movie theater in Aurora, CO., was a gamer and instantly the media blamed his rampage on…

Many people have speculated the cause behind school shootings is mainly violent video games. No one ever thinks about other causes. The real problem may be much deeper than that. There are several ingredients that go into the cocktail of violence ,that is so prevalent in our society. When tragedy hits and horrific happenings occur, we scramble for a quick answer and a quick fix. The senseless tragedies that happen are unnecessary. It proves that catastrophes can strike anywhere and anytime. Our…

Society has often portrayed violence as a harmful and negative action in the world. They often believe that violence in video games, the media and cinema are the main reasons why youth, today, are becoming more violent and aggressive. In today’s society, people are often watching the television, playing games on their phones/consoles or watching movies in the cinema. Most of these daily entertainments are now filled with some sort of violence which causes society to blame a lot of youth that are…

children are inside either on the computer, watching television, or playing on their video game consoles. In fact, “On average, girls spend more than an hour per day playing video games and boys spend more than two hours,” (Video Games and Children). However, this has begun to have a negative impact on children. Violence in videogames has become an issue among the children. There are many different video games out there. From Call of Duty, which empowers the gamer into pretending to be a part…

Video games have been a way to express the ideas and creativity of a person, but it has been taken to another level. In the two articles, “Sex, violence and video games” by Mitch Krpata and “Not a Hater, Just Keepin ' It Real: The Importance of Race- and Gender-Based Game Studies” by David J. Leonard, the theme of racism is presented in the form of video games. Although video games are just fantasy, major social issues that affect all us in different ways have risen. Moreover, Leonard makes a…

Violence and Video Games In the present day games such as Grand Theft Auto, Black Ops, and Call of Duty are played regularly and seemed as normal. These examples of Violent games are played throughout the world between people from the ages of 7 up to 40 years old. The topic of these variety of games touches on many controversial suggestions throughout the community. Experts, reporters, journalists, and more all specify the quality of their argument into if violent video games can truly…