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Violence in Video Games: Reality or Illusion

Violence is a product of one of the most primal emotions known to humans – that of anger and rage. For more than a century, entertainment media have given us plenty examples that celebrate or abhor actions borne out of such emotions – be it War and Peace in literature or A Clockwork Orange in films. No culture has been a stranger to violence and such books or movies have utilized it to entertain or enlighten us for decades.

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thorstein4248d ago

If violent video games created violent individuals then GTA would have created 10s of millions of violent felons. It did not.

If violent video games created violent individuals then Japan and Canada and Europe would have far more violent felons (seeing as they play the same violent games and watch the same violent media as the US)

joab7774248d ago

Its both but more illusion. This is because sick ppl are delusional but their acts are realistic. Anything can inspire and be a trigger, games, movies, books, home life etc.

pixelsword4248d ago

Which came first:

WWII or Call of Duty?

Bimkoblerutso4248d ago (Edited 4248d ago )

Violent video games don't cause violence. There is some evidence to suggest that it can stimulate aggression...to the same degree that sports or music or movies or even talking to people can incite similar emotions. It's honestly a ridiculously insulting vendetta that these parents and politicians are pursuing and it takes attention away from the real issues behind these shootings.

Still, if the industry's reliance on violence isn't actually damaging to society, it IS at least getting a little stale if you ask me. It's sort of become like a crutch for developers to fall back on because they're unwilling to explore territory that isn't proven.

kostchtchie_4248d ago

do people even need to ask?

how many Gamers are there in the world and how many fatality's are due to gamer?

seriously has everyone on this planet lost there common sense

thorstein4248d ago

Think about this: Since gaming has gone mainstream, murder has decreased in the USA. Our murder rate is currently the same as the 1970s. (fbi.gov)

There actually might be some correlation between the rise in gaming and the lack of killing.

kostchtchie_4244d ago

now that would be funny thorstein

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Minecraft Ending PSVR Support in March 2025

Our ability to support PlayStation VR has come to an end, and will no longer be supported in updates after March of 2025.

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darthv725d ago (Edited 5d ago )

so i assume PSVR2 is not going to take its place. That's a shame as I do think it could benefit from the VR2 improved fidelity and controls.

OtterX5d ago

Well, they did just announce a native PS5 version the other day. Maybe there's hope, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Kyizen5d ago

Play No Man Sky for open world experience on PSVR2

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Abnor_Mal5d ago

Never was a Minecraft fan, so no more support isn’t a big deal for me.

What I would like for Xbox and Bethesda to do is update Skyrim VR to be playable on the PSVR2. That’s the only game I want out of the Xbox catalog.

OtterX4d ago

I wasn't a Minecraft fan until VR. It heightened the experience for me, but I prefer to use texture packs to improve the look a little bit.

I'm slightly bummed about the drop of PSVR support bc I was starting co-op w my daughter w this. Her on the PSVR Minecraft, and myself on the PC version w my Quest 2. :\

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Minecraft's Next Big Update Shouldn't Be Biome-Related

Minecraft updates typically focus on new biomes, but it may be time for Mojang to switch things up and focus on other aspects of the game.

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New Minecraft Switch Hardware Revealed

This looks like a fun set of options for Minecraft fans. PDP’s new Minecraft REALMz Forest Biome Wireless Controller & Minecraft REALMz™ Forest Battle Travel Case Plus GLOW for Nintendo Switch™ are now available.