In a new report, the Entertainment Software Association counters the perception that it sells mostly violent video games to America’s youth. Mature-rated games accounted for just 12 percent of last year’s $7 billion in computer and video game sales, according to the report. Despite the decline in violent video game sales, lawmakers across the country are contemplating restrictions on the sale of the most violent games. Some victims of crimes that were supposedly inspired by violence in games such as Grand Theft Auto are suing game makers and distributors.
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Report: Violent Game Sales Are Down
Posted by: Jay Lyman January 28, 2004 02:41 PMIn a new report, the Entertainment Software Association counters the perception that it sells mostly violent video games to America’s youth. Mature-rated games accounted for just 12 percent of last year’s $7 billion in computer and video game sales, according to the report. Despite the decline in violent video game sales, lawmakers across the country are contemplating restrictions on the sale of the most violent games. Some victims of crimes that were supposedly inspired by violence in games such as Grand Theft Auto are suing game makers and distributors.