Violent Video Games Cause Violence In America

Are violent video games are to blame for the recent violence in America? Yes and here's why, video games are getting more and more violent every year. Over $11.7 billion were sold in video games in 2008. Most kids have reported to own a game that was not appropriate for their age. The first time this problem surfaced was when 13 students were massacred in Columbine, Colorado. Video Games are the reason for all these horrible crimes because the games are getting more violent, kids are numbed from the violence that’s happening and parents are in disbelief that their kids would do something that horrible.

First of all, video games become more graphic and violent every year. The games have taken a turn for the worst. “The video game Industry” created their own rating system to protect themselves from government control (Do Violent Video Games). The further we get into technology the more gory the games get. Every year the games become more realistic. They have even made goggles that can “transport” you to a new world. Some people get addicted to these games and don’t have human interaction for weeks. In conclusion, games are becoming more and more real. …show more content…
All around America youth are becoming used to seeing violence. Video game companies are trying to appeal to the youth as much as possible bu making games with their favorite characters like star wars. They think it is a normal thing to punch or kick or even kill someone. Some kids even think it is funny to hurt or abuse someone because that’s how they have been raised. Furthermore this has lead to more games having more violence so they can keep everyone hooked on the game. These video games “have been blamed” for the increase of school shootings as well as bullying in school (Do Violent Video Games). To conclude, they want people to keep being numbed to the horrible