The Pros And Cons Of Violent Video Games

According to Jeff Grabmeier, "‘Broad Consensus’ that Violent Media Increase Child Aggression," news.osu.edu, Oct. 6, 2014, 90% of pediatricians and 67% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that violent video games can increase aggressive behavior among children.

Does playing a video game make you prone to commit real-life violence? This question has been an issue since the very early 90's when violent games like Doom and Wolfenstein were released, but only in the last half a decade or so (mainly since the incident at Columbine, Colorado, 1999 – when it was revealed that the teenage shooters were avid video game players) has it really come to the majority's attention. The key issue that both sides can't agree on is whether people should be allowed to play violent games or not. I think both sides agree that extremely violent video games should not be played by young children, who have a harder time separating reality from fiction; also, the media does indeed only report one side of the

Kids under the age of 16 should not be allowed to play video games Rated M. They could do the bad things the people on the video games do like drugs or other things that could ruin their lives. They could also lose respect like people older than them. Kids mostly get these things from the video games and sometimes they don't but most of the stuff they learn this from is from bad parenting and then the parents blame the video games they buy for them that shouldn't be bought for them. The kids may not learn these bad things and still be the good kids they are and they may never do drugs or disrespect anyone at

Lately, it seems that there has been an abundance of horrible mass shootings and brutal violence in our world. In today’s seemingly dangerous world, parents are yearning to protect their children from getting involved in these savage crimes. Now, a great deal of people, especially parents, accuse violent video games as the cause of this growing epidemic. The controversy of video game induced violence has a long history, but it didn’t appear in the spotlight until the disturbing Columbine shooting in 1999, when the gunmen were said to have been addicted to violent video games. Since 1999, there have been more mass shootings and vicious crimes that have been accursed on video games. While siding with the belief that video games create violence

In the U.S., retail stores will not allow underage teens or minors to purchase violent or mature rated video games without a guardian. 97 percent of teens in the U.S., ages 12-17 play video games. More than half of the best selling games are violent or mature rated. Some Americans believe teens that play mature rated or violent video games could lead to violence. Others believe it may be a way teens can relieve stress or take out

A video game is “an electronic game in which players control images on a television or computer screen” (Merriam-Webster). Video games have been entertaining and challenging gamers since the Game Boy to modern console games. Despite the simplicity of the definition of video games, a video game, especially ones containing violence can have a large effect on the gamer. Because of the realism and advancements in the video game industry, video games can influence the player, and can make the gamer more aggressive, even if the game is not a violent video game. Even though video games have grown in popularity over the past decade, some have not been too popular with parents, for the reason that they are too violent. Violent video games affect

The marketing team will design a new branding label with less offensive graphics that create the only assumption of violence. The rating label will be taken in consideration related to all the studies. A new minimum age identification and purchase program will be enforced. As for violent movies when the game is trying to be purchased it will ask if the person is above a certain age before the purchase is able to be completed. If the customer appears to be under the age, they will not be able to buy the game. “According to the ESRB, the video game ratings system is voluntarily, but nearly all video games sold in stores carry an ESRB rating. “Many U.S. retailers, including most major chains, have policies to only stock or sell games that carry an ESRB rating.” Molina, B. (2013, January 18). Otherwise, they will be sent back.

Video games have a rating system and so do other types of media. what parents allow their kid to watch or play is ultimately up to them and should not require censorship. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is the non-profit, self-regulatory body that assigns ratings for video games and apps so parents can make informed choices (ESRB). It shows that videogames have a rating system and there is no reason for banning violent video games. What parent let their kids play is ultimately up to them and with this rating system in place shows that consumers have all the info they need to make a decision on what they buy. The ESRB rating system encompasses guidance about age-appropriateness, content, and interactive elements (ESRB). To empower consumers, especially parents, with guidance that allows them to make informed decisions about the age-appropriateness and suitability of video games and apps while holding the video game industry accountable for responsible marketing practices (ESRB). The rating system is based on age and help parents decide if their child should be allowed to play that game. California overturned the ban on violent video games as they were defended by the first amendment (Vedantam). The ESRB rating system was devised after consulting a wide range of child development and academic experts, analyzing other rating systems and, most importantly, listening to parents (ESRB). There was no reason for the ban as there is a rating system.

More than half of the video games purchased are from underage children. The sheer scope of media choices renders futile any effort to rein in content through regulations. Regulations which nobody seemed to follow or obey. Occasional pixilated displays of violence or sex can be found in some games that are sometimes sold to children. These comprise a tiny part of the total array of media content freely available to anyone. (Koffler 51). Further, hearing from Mark and Keisha Hoerrner, parents allow the exposure to violent video games, without even checking the industry ratings. Victims susceptible to increased aggression learn that violence is acceptable to solve problems, and they perfect the art of shooting as though the virtual gun was a real weapon (39). Hoerrners’ concede that parents need to be aware of the inappropriate content that is viewed, as well as inform the players reality to socially acceptable behavior in the real world. The Hoerrners and Koffler agree to such statement that violent video games don’t have any further effect on aggression, due to the fault of parents and the video games stores themselves. Even though such belief is valid in the sense that parents have to have a watchful eye, but in order to make the statement true, more information must be

4.Reasons: 1. Ratings are age based. 2. The content of the game is in a detailed description. 3. Retailers are enforced to get their games rated more than movies. 4. Children are restricted from purchasing mature rated games. 5. The Entertainment Software Ratings Board raters follow

In the 90’s there was even enough media attention to video game violence that the United States Congress had a hearing on issuing age appropriate labels, much like in movies, to video games to warn parents of the contents of a game. Each of these matters have only helped further tarnish the reputation of video games, and draw worse misconceptions about them.

In the latter half of his first argument, Roberts boldly claims “Violent video games equate to violent behavior, especially in children whose brains are not fully formed yet” and “a game rated MA (Mature) doesn’t stop a kid from playing it,” yet there is utterly no evidence supporting these poor claims. In reality,according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s official website, a majority of parents check the video game rating before purchasing it for their child (ESRB). Robert draws a hasty generalization in hopes that readers will gloss over such details and ignorantly agree with Robert’s meaningless and false claims.

Ever since the nineteen eighties people, usually politicians and the news media, have been quick to blame video games for societal woes, saying violence in video games causes violent behavior and makes people anti-social. Some have even argued video games cause racism, sexism, and cause health problems, but most research that points towards video games being bad are inconsistent and sometimes contradictory. And yet people still want to restrict and censor video games, even though they are an art form just like film or paintings or what have you, and because they are an art form they are a form of media and are protected under the first amendment. Violent video games do not cause real world violence like any art form they only mirror the violence of the real world, and it is contradictory to think that they cause actual violence. Video games have even been shown to be healthy, they relieve stress and increase hand eye coordination, and are a positive, non-violent form of relieving aggression in a way that does not cause physical harm to others.

Introduction: Many people believe that violent computer games should be banned because they have numerous negative effects on the gamers which are usually teenagers and children. Some researches say that people imply the violence seen on games into reality thus clearly stating that computer games influence human behaviours. The disadvantages of violent computer games bring about negative effects to the gamers.

There are many things in violent video games which minors should not watch, for example sexuality. It is not something that the parents would want their teen or child to be looking at in a game. It is their responsibility to stop this from happening by looking at what they are getting for their child. they should not blindly buy what their child wants.