Are Video Games Becomming Too Violently Realistic?

[benwayshouse]

Well, yeah, you guys do make a point; some games are violent and have killing because it's a major part of the plot. And yes, as technology grows, so will realistic graphics... which means more realistic games. I don't mind M games now, I just don't like the type of game they usually are. But good points.

[gamefreaks365]

There's a difference between an M-rated game that the violence adds to the experience (could you imagine playing a war game without violence?), and hitting people with barb-wired baseball bats.

[benwayshouse]

gamefreaks365 said:

There's a difference between an M-rated game that the violence adds to the experience (could you imagine playing a war game without violence?), and hitting people with barb-wired baseball bats.

Right, that's what I was agreeing to.

[Jason-RN]

gamefreaks365 said:

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.

I know that was a bit off-topic, but I still wanted to say it.

Anyway, to answer your question: Yes, publishers use violence to sell games. Like I said before, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is the perfect example of this. There is absolutely no reason that the POP series needs violence.