10 Reasons Violent Video Games Contribute To Youth Violence
For most of the population under the age of 40 it will seem as though computer games have been around their whole lives. From the beginning with simple (yet addictive) games like pong games have morphed to become fully immersive real world environments in which a person can lose themselves for an hour or two (or perhaps more) a day.
People who grew up playing Snake, Pac-man or Donkey Kong or even early experiential games like TIE Fighter but who have not played some of the more modern games might be shocked at how realistic the gaming experience is today. Add in an internet connection that allows real time play and communication with other gamers and it really is a very different experience. Many games might be harmless fun but some contain some very disturbing scenarios indeed.
Gaming is a part of modern life whether we like it or not, 97% of US children play video games of one sort or another but the sad truth is that approximately 50% of these games contain violent scenarios that, when enacted, reward the player. We firmly believe that playing such games can contribute to a whole host of problems that result in negative impacts for society and that therefore they have no place on the shelves of American shops (or online warehouses).
We believe that violent video games should be banned and after reading our 10 compelling reasons we think you will agree with us.
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