Video game controversies
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
"Similar to other forms of media, video games have been the subject of argument between leading professionals and restriction and prohibition. Often these bouts of criticism come from use of debated topics such as video game graphic violence, virtual sex, violent and gory scenes, partial or full nudity, portrayal of criminal behavior or other provocative and objectionable material, particularly since video games are primarily aimed and marketed for children and young adults. Video games have also been studied for links to addiction and aggression. Several studies have found that video games do not contribute to these problems. Furthermore several groups have argued that there are few if any scientifically proven studies to back up these claims, and that the video game industry has become an easy target for the media to blame for many modern day problems." --Sholem Stein |
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Video game controversies are societal and scientific arguments about whether the content of video games change the behavior and attitudes of a player, and whether this is reflected in video game culture overall. Since the early 2000s, advocates of video games have emphasized their use as an expressive medium, arguing for their protection under the laws governing freedom of speech and also as an educational tool. Detractors argue that video games are harmful and therefore should be subject to legislative oversight and restrictions. The positive and negative characteristics and effects of video games are the subject of scientific study. Results of investigations into links between video games and addiction, aggression, violence, social development, and a variety of stereotyping and sexual morality issues are debated.
See also
- Culture war
- Folk devil
- Think of the children
- Game brain
- Video game addiction
- Greek electronic game ban
- List of banned video games
- List of controversial video games
- Censorship
- Media influence
- Research on the effects of violence in mass media
- Moral panic
- Nanny state
- Video game content rating system
- Videogame Rating Council
Template:Div col end Examples:
- Gamergate controversy
- Islamic Fun
- Super Columbine Massacre RPG!
- Tropes vs. Women in Video Games
- V-Tech Rampage