Are Video Games Becomming Too Violently Realistic?

[Oscar-RN]

With games such as Doom 3, the Suffering, and GTA out, and more on the way, do you believe games are getting too violently realistic?

[Shiva64]

I'd rather have realistic violence in a game, than going out and actually killing a real person.

[benwayshouse]

Yes, I agree it is getting too realistic, and, sadly that's basically all of the gaming world is today. It's not graphics ENTIRELY that make up fanboyism, it's more along the lines of who makes it and what type of stuff is in it. But violence isn't really awesome in games, even though apparently it is due to the amount of casual gamers out there. I say make it fun and I'll try it out, when violence in these games is too overrated and I won't try it out, no matter how fun it may sound.

[Respect the Vampire]

I have no comment or opnion at this time....

[Leverish]

I do not know....

Most of my games are rated E....

[Dan-RN]

Well, as technology increases you have more realistic games. The more realistic your game is, the more realistic the violence is. RE4 is a good example. When a villager's head explodes, it's pretty nasty looking and fairly realistic... not that I've seen a head explode or anything >_>

I'm just saying that it's natural with technology. The M is there for a reason, you know.

[Jason-RN]

As technology gets more advanced, so will a game's graphics. Things will become more realistic and we can't avoid that fact.

With that said, I don't think games are becoming too violent. Yes, they're gory. Yes, some games have questionable themes. But, in the long run, it's still much better than doing it in real life. Video games are an escape for people. Games allow for people to do things that can't do, or refuse to do, in real life.

[Oscar-RN]

VERY Good Responses guys.

Be sure to vote!

[Shiva64]

JSR said:

As technology gets more advanced, so will a game's graphics. Things will become more realistic and we can't avoid that fact.

With that said, I don't think games are becoming too violent. Yes, they're gory. Yes, some games have questionable themes. But, in the long run, it's still much better than doing it in real life. Video games are an escape for people. Games allow for people to do things that can't do, or refuse to do, in real life.

Yeah.. honestly.. with all the crap my dad has done.. stuff that no-one could ever forgive him for.. well.. if it wasn't for the violent games I have.. he would honestly be dead and I'd be in jail waiting for my death sentence..

That's the main reason why I do like violent games like my GTAs... if I get ticked, I can go ahead and blow off some steam.. and heads while I'm at it.. I don't think I could ever be mentally capable of killing someone anyways.. but just to be safe.. I'm playing my GTAs.. <<

[*NormalGamer*]

^^^^^Referring to topic^^^^^

In a way, yes, video game are becoming too realistic. But I would wish that this is 'not' the path most video game developers should take when developers make games. Balance is needed in this industry.

[Robinhood]

Its fine now, but soon people will start "trying" to do the same stuff, like kick boxing, sniping, and serious gamers may even think that they wont die (like the main hero of a game) so basically video games are going to be to really violent.

[5abbath]

maybe they can be toned down a bit but when you think about it...games like doom3 and the suffering are about destroying evil...not innocent people...but gta is a different story

[gamefreaks365]

My opinion on this subject isn't a popular one, but I'm not going to change my beliefs to please people either. Here are my thoughts:

First, I believe some of you might not feel there is too much violence because you only play GCN. I don't meant to paint a large brush, as I'm sure some of you are multi-platform gamers, but the GCN isn't renowned for gory video games. Sure, you can name Eternal Darkness, which happens to be my favorite game this console generation, and the Resident Evil franchise, but there's actual meaning to the violence in those games.

Now, the problem that I have with video game violence is that it is over-used. A good example would be the GTA series, Manhunt, and Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. You don't make games to make it as violent as you possibly can. In the past we've had games where the point is to kill all the people possible on the screen (i.e. Smash TV), but that's a thing of the past, when games weren't realistic. The emotional affect that games could have on people with games like Manhunt and GTA is larger than you might think, especially on those that are mentally unstable.

[Jason-RN]

gamefreaks365 said:

My opinion on this subject isn't a popular one, but I'm not going to change my beliefs to please people either. Here are my thoughts:

First, I believe some of you might not feel there is too much violence because you only play GCN. I don't meant to paint a large brush, as I'm sure some of you are multi-platform gamers, but the GCN isn't renowned for gory video games. Sure, you can name Eternal Darkness, which happens to be my favorite game this console generation, and the Resident Evil franchise, but there's actual meaning to the violence in those games.

Now, the problem that I have with video game violence is that it is over-used. A good example would be the GTA series, Manhunt, and Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. You don't make games to make it as violent as you possibly can. In the past we've had games where the point is to kill all the people possible on the screen (i.e. Smash TV), but that's a thing of the past, when games weren't realistic. The emotional affect that games could have on people with games like Manhunt and GTA is larger than you might think, especially on those that are mentally unstable.

I agree that Prince of Persia, for example, is way more violent than it needs to be. POP: Sands of Time was a great game and I still can't see a good reason for making Warrior Within so gory. It's just pointless.

As for violence in general, I agree that it'll have a bad effect on people that are mentally unstable. However, so do movies, TV shows and to a way lesser extent, books. There's just as much violence in those types of entertainment, as in video games. I really don't see why games are the only form of entertainment that are considered to be too violent.

[gamefreaks365]

Well, the question was are video games too violent, not 'are all forms of media too violent'. I disagree that movies have the same affect. In a video game, you take the role of someone, and it's meant to simulate real-life. Video games are an interactive medium, whereas movies are not. I don't have a degree, but I'd say it's a safe bet that video games lead to violence more than movies.

I don't think that's even the issue here though. That's a whole different topic. The issue is, do publishers use violence as a means to sell games, instead of using gameplay? I think they do. In games like Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness, that violence is needed. I just feel in most video game situations, there is such a thing as too much violence, just as there can be too much profanity.