Take-Two says blaming games for violence "sidesteps the real issues"

[Munkeh111]

happydolphin said:

Munkeh111 said:

happydolphin said:

It's true what you're saying. I think the games problem goes a step further in that it is imho the product of a broken society where people enjoy simulated evil, whereby hurting people or stealing things is rewarded.

Most things doable in those games are morally wrong, so it's an issue when they can be performed in a virtual world, let alone rewarded.

People can say it puts a damper on real violence, but really like I mentioned earlier all it does is hide a much greater problem, and that's sociopathy in our times.

So basically, you want to remove all violence from games (and films?). Can't say I agree with you on that at all

I'm not about to dictate any laws, but it's my gut that they are harmful and part of something very broken in our society.

My way to heal it is to be an agent of healing in my circles (usually through love and kindness). That's what I'd prescribe to anyone who agrees with my thoughts but is concerned with the implications.

There are some harmful aspects to them probably, but if you restrict them to a degree, I don't think they are going to destroy society, there are loads of other problems to deal with.

I do have some concerns about violence as video games become more and more realistic. I feel that with that, we will get more games like Spec Ops: the Line