Video Games and Violence

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Since the introduction of video games and computer games in general, there have been concerns about their possible ill effects. This paper discusses those possible ill effects, which include promoting and increasing violent and aggressive behavior, particularly in children and teenagers. The paper points out that many video and computer games have violent content. The paper also describes the objective of some of these violent games such as one-person shooter games where the object of the game is often to shoot or kill or even eat various opponents. The paper also discusses how the constant improvement in computer and Internet technology has led to graphics and content that are more complex, detailed, realistic and even more violent.

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