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Over the last decade, video games have become an integral part of American culture. Violence is a prevalent factor in many of these games. An increasing number of people are becoming concerned with this violence, and its possible effects. However, many other people feel that video violence does not have harmful side effects, and is instead a healthy outlet for aggression. As we enter an age made from computers and filled with video realities, determining the effects of violence in video games is becoming increasingly important. ... These companies have sold millions of their own control decks and games. As a whole, the video game industry will take in over 5. ... It is estimated that one in three American households owns either a home video game control deck or a home computer system. ...
How Violent Are Video Games?
A majority of games include punching, kicking, whipping, shooting, or otherwise killing the opponent in order to win the game. Such violence may be directed against inanimate objects, imaginary creatures, or, even, other humans. ...
One parents group, the National Coalition on TV Violence, recently did a study on NES games. They found that 70% of the 150 games they surveyed contained high levels of violence.
As we enter the era of 16-bit machines, increased graphic capabilities are allowing for more gory and realistic violence.
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