I think games mimic reality. Do not tell me violence is not common place in many African countries, China, India South America you name it. Even the streets of the US. I see violence in the UFC (a modern day gladiator fight), boxing, football, rugby, hockey and many other sports. I see violence as a reality of human kind. It is not something that needs to be hidden from and to avoid it would be denial. Creations of humans mimic what humans create in life.
Basically, it is going to be there and many companies focus on other forms of escapism that are less violent. I really do not see it effecting violence in culture because violence has always been here. Warren does not want to participate and that is fine. He will create what he likes and there is vast room for variety. Play what you like, watch what your children play. Nothing more to say.
