Why video games really are linked to violence. By Amanda Schaffer|Posted Friday‚ April 27‚ 2007‚ at 4:10 PM Master Chief in the video game Halo On The Daily Show on Thursday‚ April 26‚ Jon Stewart made short work of the suggestion that the Virginia Tech shooter‚ Cho Seung-Hui‚ might have been influenced by violent video games. (Cho may or may not have played the popular first-person-shooter gameCounter-Strike in high school.) A potential video-game connection has also been dangled after past
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In 1994 America was faced with a ever growing problem with violence‚ and many different people were so concerned that it was reaching a epic proportion and they weren’t sure on how to stop it. In the 1950’s television emerged as a powerful and social force and then in the 1990’s videogames were being used as a social influence on the children. With the impact on the violent videogames increasing along with the increase of violence on the television‚ the technology that went along with these needed
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Video games have become a large form of entertainment ever since the Magnavox Odyssey was released in August of 1972. Now‚ consoles such as the PlayStation and Xbox are upgrading throughout the years‚ and the companies create more video games for kids and adults alike. Three-fourths of American households play video games‚ and with a growing industry‚ more job opportunities such as games designers and programmers are increasing. While there are professionals who take advantage of games to help live
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An Overview of the Digital or Video Gaming Industry A Walk Down the History Lane Not only the words games and gaming are self-explanatory‚ the practice of using games both as a source of entertainment as well as learning is almost inherent to humans and the practice dates back to ancient civilizations as old as 3200 BC. Although‚ games have been used for gambling and learning strategies of war and concepts of ruling for thousands of years‚ the use of video games as a source of entertainment as
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The Effects of Video Game Violence Ethan Fougner National American University Abstract Violence in video games is a problem that is steadily getting worse. It affects adults and children alike and the longer the exposure‚ the worse the effects are. Addressing this issue is the only way to prevent future generations from suffering the long reaching consequences associated with violence in video games. This paper will
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Violence in Video Games and Our Youth Over the years violent video games have become a major topic throughout America. An issue that has been debated over the years is the violence in video games and its negative impact on our youth. A few major points I will cover are the increased aggressive behavior‚ youth ’s desensitization‚ and parental supervision. All these are a contributor to the effects our children have faced or will face in the future. Violent video games are extremely popular with
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allowed to play video games‚ listen to radio and/or watch TV because of all the violence that occurs. If people want to do what the hero or heroine in the game is doing‚ let them. In every game the position you take is the good guy meaning you have to save the world‚ along with the humans that live on the earth. None of the games have the objective as killing humans‚ instead the goal is to kill zombies‚ monsters‚ witches‚ wraiths‚ etc.<br><br>The people who don’t want violence in video games should
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Positive Effects of Video Games * When your child plays video games‚ it gives his brain a real workout. In many video games‚ the skills required to win involve abstract and high level thinking. These skills are not even taught at school. Some of the mental skills enhanced by video games include: o Following instructions o Problem solving and logic - When kids play games such as The Incredible Machine‚ Angry Birds or Cut The Rope‚ they train their brain
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Violent Video Games and Criminal Behavior Western Governors University Student ID #000283042 Violent Video Games and Criminal Behavior The controversy surrounding violence in video games stretches back to 1976 and involved violence against stick figures. Over the years‚ violent imagery has increased in the frequency it appears in games and in the graphic depictions of violence against people and animals. Concerned parents‚ activists and researchers have long suggested that viewing such material
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Effects of Video Game Violence There have been many arguments that have been brought up arguing that violent video games are making kids more violent. Some arguments go as far as saying all video games are making kids more violent. However‚ the argument can go both ways. People have brought up that video games help kids with hand eye coordination and allow them to vent their frustrations. The earliest videogame has been around since 1958‚ and this game was a simple game that had no human and no
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