Comment Re:Deaf ears (Score 1) 43
The creators of GTA, and many other supporters, are quick to note that critics of such games tend to only watch people play the game, as opposed to also trying out the game themselves. I've read many statements starting with "I don't play these videogames but..." which voids any claim they have to make about them.
Videogames are controlled environments where people can cut loose and do whatever they want so they don't have to face the risks in real life. Seeing a majority of our past generation denounce violent video games is in some ways similar to how 15th century clerics hated the printing press for its ease in reproducing information. They thought it would cause widespread overstimulation and upheaval in society. Looks like today's critics have to learn from this example.
Videogames are controlled environments where people can cut loose and do whatever they want so they don't have to face the risks in real life. Seeing a majority of our past generation denounce violent video games is in some ways similar to how 15th century clerics hated the printing press for its ease in reproducing information. They thought it would cause widespread overstimulation and upheaval in society. Looks like today's critics have to learn from this example.
