Putting an End to Video Game Violence

Do violent video games such as those in the Grand Theft Auto, Mortal Kombat, Ghost Recon, and Halo franchises lead to violence? When does sick fantasy cross the line into harsh reality? Before kids pull the trigger of their guns, they pull out the game controllers connected to their consoles. Phoenix Genesis Online News Media has recently been investigating the relationship to violence and video games. You can check out our three exclusive editorials as follows:

Grand Theft Auto: Training Players to Kill?
FPS: The Golden Ticket That May Prove Dangerous
Video Game Violence: Going Overboard?

Are violent video games "murder simulators" as some claim? Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas employs an arsenal of illicit sexual content with gang banging rap lyrics and a plethora of military assault weapons for the player's disposal. San Andreas allows the player to kill police officers in a variety of disturbing ways. Is this game advocating the slaying of law enforcement officers? Death is only a video game away for some troubled youth. The real problem is that virtually no one is heeding the warning signs.

Do games such as the Battlefield, Counterstrike, and Medal of Honor series train young men and boys to become killing machines for the military? How are violent video games played by the SMC Gaming Club affecting its members and those of the SMC community? We will reveal more in our multi-part series.

-- Des Manttari,
Editor-in-Chief,
Phoenix Genesis

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