![]() ![]() Other popular games of this genre include Call of Duty, Halo and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG).ĭo violent video games cause violent behavior in real life? An interactive, multi-player adventure, it is the latest gaming trend in a rash of first-person shooter games, often displaying guns and violence without the associated blood and gore. Violence, as defined by Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, is “the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage or destroy.” A violent video game is one that features these elements.įortnite, a violent video game, has risen to alarming popularity with over 40 million downloads since its release in fall 2017. Finally, with the rising number of youth experiencing gaming addiction, it might be time for parents to take a closer look at what (and how much) our screen-focused kids are playing. Also in question is whether kids are becoming desensitized to violence as a result of playing them. ![]() In the wake of a series of tragic mass shootings in our schools, national debates are raging over whether violent video games cause real life aggressive or violent behavior. Have you ever heard your 6 year-old yelling, “Die, die, die!” at the top of his lungs while playing video games? Or, caught your teen hiding out and playing Fortnite instead of studying or sleeping? If so, you probably share some growing concerns about the negative effects of violent video games. ![]()
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