On the very day that “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” officially topped video game rental charts, other headlines point to research into the impact of such violent games on user behavior. Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine researchers have already determined in previous studies that exposure to violent media might affect the brains of youths with aggressive tendencies differently than the brains of non-aggressive youths.
I would like to know what exactly it is the people do when conducting these studies. Because I have been playing videogames sense i was 4 years old, and have played all of the Grand Theft Auto games, among other violent videogames. Despite the fact i play these games i have never been in a fight, or intentionaly caused harm to another person or animal. So where do scientists get there conclusions? Videogames, to me, are an output for aggression not a reason for it. I'm tired of hearing that videogames are the cause of a child's violent behavior. The parents are the ones we need to look at, not the videogames.
The funny thing is that researches that take a "real" look at video games show that they are actually good for you. Take a look at these: http://www.technologybizdev.com/2005/08/26/eat-your-fruits-and-vegetables-and-play-video-games/ http://www.technologybizdev.com/2005/08/12/video-game-violence/
Can anyone tell me why precisely people are still harping on the video game industry, rather than taking a serious look at forcing the parents (who are apparently to damn stupid to read a M - Mature Content label) to take control of the situation. Sue a few of them and make sure the fact that 'they' are responsible for what their kids are exposed to stick, not the video game companies.
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Violent Video Games Affecting Self-Control, Concentration
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire November 16, 2004 12:02 PMOn the very day that “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” officially topped video game rental charts, other headlines point to research into the impact of such violent games on user behavior. Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine researchers have already determined in previous studies that exposure to violent media might affect the brains of youths with aggressive tendencies differently than the brains of non-aggressive youths.
http://www.technologybizdev.com/2005/08/26/eat-your-fruits-and-vegetables-and-play-video-games/
http://www.technologybizdev.com/2005/08/12/video-game-violence/