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    two weeks of a role playing game near the end of the year. Role playing games with simulated violence are diverting for teens. Because role playing games help with team working skills, they are a distraction from stress, and bring the school together; I believe they are good for teens. In New York, multiple schools have a role playing tradition for the end of the school year. Although there's some reasons it should not be played, here's why I think it should. Role playing games with simulated

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    Violent Role-Playing Games Role-playing games are played by kids of all ages all of the time. But do these games start to cross the line when they become violent? Role-playing games with violence have many negative outcomes and they influence bad behavior. These violent role-playing games are influencing bad behavior in adolescents. “High-Jinks: Shoot Out,” by Guy Martin reveals the dangers of these games. “All other players are anonymous, so that in the days leading up to the game the school becomes

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    Violent Video Games Essay

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    this day and age videogames are increasingly popular. Some of these games include “Grand Theft Auto,” “Mortal Kombat,” and “Call of Duty,” etc. Not only are these games popular though, they are also exceedingly violent. In New York, the game “Killer” has become a very popular end-of-the-year ritual in high schools. It is not a video game, rather a violent role-playing game. This game can last anywhere from from 1-2.5 weeks. It is a game that involves water guns, where kids make teams (mostly seniors)

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    Simulated Violence Position Paper Name: Chris Purney Hour: Hour 1 Violent Role Playing Games: Good or Bad? Chris Purney For some people, violent role playing games are played all around in their lives, including in school, at home, and in their car. There is a reason to this, and it starts at school. There has been lots of research on both sides of the story, and while some people say it is a harmful distraction from school, as it distracts them from homework, I believe it is a harmless distraction

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    Violent Video Games

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    Addicting. Influential. Violent. Video games are one of the biggest problems teens face in the 21st century. Most teens around the world are addicted to electronic devices. Phones, computers, television, and much more. Although these devices bring about amazing breakthroughs, most teens manipulate its use and use it for their own entertainment. Many, however, decide to play violent video games that impacts their everyday lives. With the world at your fingertips, so much controversy has been brought

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    Types Of Videogames

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    With genres like first-person shooters, horror, massive multiplayer online role playing, open world, and strategy games being the biggest of them all. Many argue about which of these genres is the best, with most arguments ending in torn friendships or just any negative ending there is to offer. With these genres in mind, there are plenty sub genres. For now, we will focus on the general genre of each game and the other games of that genre that did well. Having that in mind, which are the best videogames

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    the years, role playing games have taken a more violent turn. What many concerned teachers and parents are wondering, is whether or not these games will cause serious damage to a child’s physical or mental health. While many believe that it will do so, the fact of the matter is, these role playing games are just a form of regalement and merriment for all. Therefore, unless the games are physically harmful, they shouldn’t be considered perilous. To begin, most of the simulated violent games consist of

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    adults. This is because, most young adults are now stuck on their computers and internet, playing games all day. This has led to serious gaming problems among such individuals because they have no social life outside of the game world. Playing game, is a good way of having fun and developing one’s cognitive ability. The benefits of playing video games are numerous when done in moderation. “Playing brain-teasing game for just two hours a week may help slow the degree of mental decay associated with the

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    trying not to be caught? These are a couple of the things the players in a high school game called, Senior Assassin or otherwise known as Killer, have to keep in mind. Killer is a last-man-standing shootout and ambush. Fear not, it’s only water pistols, right? Role-playing games with simulated violence are perilous for teens because, it’s unhealthy, dangerous, and at most times, illegal. Killer can be an unhealthy game with the way teens surround themselves around it. Their schedule always has to fit

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    Games may be an excellent way to pass time. But, there are games that take it too far, like role playing games with simulated violence, which are games that imitate real violence. The games can get out of hand, and affect daily life. Although these games might be exciting, role playing games with simulated violence are perilous because people divert their attention too much to the game, it teaches them it’s okay to do crazy things, and they may use actual violence later in life. People may concentrate

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