The Negative Effects Of Video Games On Society

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In the town square of a small village, two men are having what looks like a heated conversation. One of the men is doing all of the talking while the over man looks like an abused puppy. The first man, the one in charge, spits on the second and screams at him because he insulted the first man. The second man begs for mercy while the first pulls out his knife and slices at his stomach. He continues slicing him eight times until the second man is on the ground yelling. The first man then continues to stab the second man five more times until he is dead. The first man then walks away from the dead man, telling his other workers, “Let this be a lesson to the rest of you. Think twice before telling me something cannot be done” (Assassin’s Creed). …show more content…
Every day, many children and adults come home from school or work, set down their bag, probably get a snack, and sit down in front of their television and spend the rest of the day playing video games. Not many people are going out and spending time outdoors with their friends. Statistics show that 49% of American adults play video games and 10% of adults consider themselves a “gamer” (Krista Lofgren). Popular video games, like Assassin’s Creed, may be the reason that many people are spending more time playing games than being in the real world. In other words, people are becoming

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