Comments on: Violence and Video Game Link in Upcoming Executive Intelligence Review http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/ News for Gamers Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:36:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Andrew http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1588 Andrew Wed, 30 May 2007 19:16:23 +0000 http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/#comment-1588 Okay... Okay…

]]> By: weclock http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1586 weclock Wed, 30 May 2007 18:31:05 +0000 http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/#comment-1586 See Ron's answer for details. See Ron’s answer for details.

]]> By: Andrew http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Andrew Wed, 30 May 2007 17:06:14 +0000 http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/#comment-1581 Wait, so what's bullshit and who is retarded without knowing? Wait, so what’s bullshit and who is retarded without knowing?

]]> By: Ron http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1573 Ron Wed, 30 May 2007 14:32:37 +0000 http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/#comment-1573 The thing about scientific research is that it can be skewed to produce whatever result you think. Many of these studies state, as this one does, that violent games are 'easily obtainable' by young children. In point of fact, the FTC has released data this year that shows that this is becoming less true all the time. In fact, I believe the last report showed that over 50% of parents feel the ESRB ratings are 'very useful' in determining what they allow their kids to play. Other studies are out there that show no causal link between violent games and violent behavior. In fact, recent studies have shown that kids KNOW that they are playing a game, and that is not real. Notice how those studies don't get much press outside the gaming world. The truth of the matter is that violent games will always be available, as will violent TV shows, violent movies, and violent printed matter. Is it the responsibility of the manufacturers and distributers of this material to see that it is not sold to young children? Sure, to a point. But, if 12-year-old Johnny's mom walks into EB Games and buys GTA IV, the retailer, publisher, and developer have all done their job. The game was sold to a consumer over 18. Now, if she then takes the game home, and hands it off to Johnny to play while she talks on the phone, does her nails, and watches Days of our Lives, who's at fault here. I would suggest that it is not anyone connected to the game industry. The thing about scientific research is that it can be skewed to produce whatever result you think. Many of these studies state, as this one does, that violent games are ‘easily obtainable’ by young children. In point of fact, the FTC has released data this year that shows that this is becoming less true all the time. In fact, I believe the last report showed that over 50% of parents feel the ESRB ratings are ‘very useful’ in determining what they allow their kids to play.

Other studies are out there that show no causal link between violent games and violent behavior. In fact, recent studies have shown that kids KNOW that they are playing a game, and that is not real. Notice how those studies don’t get much press outside the gaming world.

The truth of the matter is that violent games will always be available, as will violent TV shows, violent movies, and violent printed matter. Is it the responsibility of the manufacturers and distributers of this material to see that it is not sold to young children? Sure, to a point. But, if 12-year-old Johnny’s mom walks into EB Games and buys GTA IV, the retailer, publisher, and developer have all done their job. The game was sold to a consumer over 18. Now, if she then takes the game home, and hands it off to Johnny to play while she talks on the phone, does her nails, and watches Days of our Lives, who’s at fault here. I would suggest that it is not anyone connected to the game industry.

]]> By: Modemac http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1562 Modemac Wed, 30 May 2007 11:36:33 +0000 http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/#comment-1562 :mrgreen: Lyndon LaRouche?!? BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHA! :mrgreen:

Lyndon LaRouche?!? BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHA!

]]> By: weclock http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1559 weclock Wed, 30 May 2007 08:48:05 +0000 http://news.filefront.com/violence-and-video-game-link-in-upcoming-executive-intelligence-review/#comment-1559 That's bullshit, you're retarded, and you don't even know. That’s bullshit, you’re retarded, and you don’t even know.

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