Media Using Video Games as a Scapegoat for Violence

With the release of the fifth addition of one of the most popular violence roll-playing video games, Grand Theft Auto, came accusations of video games causing violence. The media uses video games as a scapegoat. It is easy for them to blame the games and gamers who play the games. They say that gamers may not know the difference between the game and real life. There are many factors that prove these accusations wrong.

First of all, according to a study done by the Pein Research Center, the gun homicide rate was 49% lower in 2011 than in 1993. Also, the victimization rate was 75% lower in 2011 than in 1993. This automatically disproves the media’s accusations. Another thing is if people think kids and teens are influenced negatively by games, such as GTA 5, parents should not let their children play them. Grand Theft Auto is rated “M” which means you must be 17 years or older to purchase and play. This rating is to ensure only people who are deemed “mature” enough will play. A lot of the game critics are from older generations. The entertainments of today’s genereation is much different than theirs. Since things are different to their eyes, they assume the people doing these things will turn out different than them.

I personally play many types of video games and I do not act violently what so ever. There is not enough evidence to prove that video games are a main reason for violence. It is just an easy source for media to blame. Since a lot of people play video games, it really gets people thinking.

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