VIOLENCE IN GAMES: BONUS ROUND DEBATE

          Gametrailers.com's most recent episode of Bonus Round focused on the controversial topic revolving around violence in video games, and the social stigma attached to them when compared to the recent spike in gun crime and violence. It's a controversial social debate that has been around for many years, with many studies to support both sides. A have a strong opinion myself, but the reason I mention this link relates to my recent assignment - to thoroughly research and document that lifespan of violence in 'Games' through a visually rich timeline.

             

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     To me, this video is incredibly insightful (along with others) when considering the ramifications and reasoning's for violence in games as a whole. An important goal for me, is to not just research and document the way violence in games has changed, but to also recognised the pattern persistent throughout its lifespan (if there is one). Through doing this, I could develop an concise understanding of violence in games, from the real bloodshed in gladiator battles thousands of years ago, to the artificial bloodshed in video games today.

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