Videogame and movie violence, and how it influences us. - General

Just wanted do share this blog entry with you guys. [B]Debate! GO[/B] Many people react towards what their children is playing, watching or interacting with in terms of videogames, movies or online content. Does this really do as much damage as they believe? There is plenty of violent content in this world, and it wont stop until it eventually will look and feel like the real world. Bringing emotions into games is something the latest greatest games try to inflict. And with titles like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, they really pushed it far, they pushed it so far that people reacted negative to the result.. [URL="http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/modernwarfare21.jpg"][IMG]http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/modernwarfare21.jpg?w=150&h=63[/IMG][/URL] Mass murder of civilians, and apparently teaching the players wrong rules that apply to real war. And some wonder, is this really okay? Well, some people think not, and when I mean people I mean Trial and Pro Juventute, which is two Human rights organizations. But for the more casual gamers, we really don’t care this much… When it comes to feelings, and emotions, this is just getting implemented inside of the newer games. The producers just figured out that playing with peoples emotions pays of, as it gives a more immersive, and exciting experience. In movies however this have been something that movie producers have thought about all the time. But, how does this really act back at us? How are we influenced about what we see, read and hear? Well, it’s not a big surprise that people react to different material in different ways, and some people react stronger, and get more influenced by the material they either see, read or hear. But when it comes down to one thing; it’s all about "who to blame" if someone was influenced by a movie or a videogame, if they committed a crime.. For those in their late 10′s this can also be a problem, even though these people have a strong mind, even the most disturbing games can do damage, for example the murder of 14-year-old Stefan Pakeerah, who got repeatedly battered and stabbed, and died from the brutal event inflicted by his older friend (17). According to Giselle Pakeerah, Stefan’s mother and also a research nurse, the killer had mimicked a game called Manhunt. [URL="http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/manhunt1.jpg"][IMG]http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/manhunt1.jpg?w=105&h=150[/IMG][/URL] Manhunt is a violent game where the objective is to execute people in various twisted ways in order to survive throughout the game. Another example in how content might influence us, is the case about Jamie Bulger. This is a sad case where three-year old Jamie got brutally murdered by two older boys at the age of 10. His body was found decapitated in half near Walton & Anfield railway station. Jamie went to the New Strand Shopping Centre with his mother on February the 12th, 1993. They went into a shop inside the mall, and a few minutes later little Jamie wondered out of the shop. Not long after he was approached by the two older guys, they won his confidence and took him for a 4 km walk and then attacked him. [URL="http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/childsplay31.jpg"][IMG]http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/childsplay31.jpg?w=101&h=150[/IMG][/URL] The two boys was said to be influenced by the movie Child’s Play 3, where the doll named Chucky goes around and inflicts terror. But, what does these examples say? That movies, and videogames like these makes us killers? No, we choose what we are, and we choose our actions. People say that we will all get influenced by what we see, read, or hear. But I remember that I read some place that the once that play violent first person shooters are the once that are the calmest. And I really agree. I myself play a lot of first person shooters, but I’m not influenced by it. I’m not an aggressive person and I’ve been told that I am to kind some times. And in these two cases, who are the once to blame? The videogame, and movie? Or is it a higher power? And when I mean higher power, I mean parents, and the ones who has shown this content to the ones who committed the crime. A 10-year-old isn’t really conscious for their actions, and therefor isn’t aware of what’s right, or what’s wrong. Therefor the person who is responsible for their actions, are their parents, or the once who have shown this content to them. The age restriction on movies and videogames are there for a reson, and should not be overlooked.. [URL="http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/18.jpg"][IMG]http://ugpp.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/18.jpg?w=150&h=150[/IMG][/URL] And like I said, we are responsible for our actions, it is wrong to put the blame on a movies and videogames.

The only game that has ever affected me is Manhunt 2, that level with the sex club with all the murder and shit got to me.

I didn't bother reading all of it. You didn't state your position on the issue in the beginning and I couldn't even inference what it was until much later. It didn't seem intuitive at all and you should think more on an issue and learn both sides of a debate, especially the reasoning, because it doesn't seem like you did that well, if at all. I didn't like your question usage and the grammar was poor. Before you ever state something as fact, it should be checked on the internet and cited. This essay lacked any actual information. That said, I like that you used images.

I've read up on both stories, and actually did research to the matters, and there is plenty of actual information. I don't write much, and English is my second language, the essay is basically a constant stream of thinking, but also like I've said, I've done actual research on the subjects I encountered. It's not great, not even close to good, but I just wanted to share my writing with the community, and hopefully, someone will be pleased :) If you have doubt in the credibility of the stories, just google it :) And this is all my thought about the subjects, from my perspective.

Wasn't there some statistic about how 50-something percent of violent teenagers are influenced by violent books, and 12% from violent games? I find that hard to believe, but if it's true then it's a very powerful fact. This also reminds me of how much I hate it when people place reading and stuff on some higher plane that video games will never get to. For example, "sitting at the computer will give you ass cancer" statistics apply to sitting reading as well.

I can't stand it when people say that video games make you violent. Sure, there are a few cases of murders and what not where games are cited as motivation, but that doesn't mean that every teenager out there with a game console and a copy of Call of Duty is going to shoot you up.

[QUOTE=Domino;31113000]I've read up on both stories, and actually did research to the matters, and there is plenty of actual information. I don't write much, and English is my second language, the essay is basically a constant stream of thinking, but also like I've said, I've done actual research on the subjects I encountered. It's not great, not even close to good, but I just wanted to share my writing with the community, and hopefully, someone will be pleased :) If you have doubt in the credibility of the stories, just google it :) And this is all my thought about the subjects, from my perspective.[/QUOTE] You're not going to take any criticism? Then why are you posting a thread?

I think unrealistic, comical violence, as in Commando for example, is not going to effect anyone. Therefore it should be rated G. If the violence would be realistic or disturbing, it should be rated R. MPAA/BBFC/whatever should be like that

I nearly pissed my pants playing Manhunt 2 on my Psp in the dark with headphones on... while being home alone. Good ol' times. [img]http://sae.tweek.us/static/images/emoticons/emot-ohdear.png[/img]

It depends on the person.

I've always been affected violence in films and video games (although in the past few years I've been severely desensitized)- although it was always more of a disturbed sort of effect rather than a violent one. And quite often I find myself feeling violent during and after playing video games, but it has far less to do with the graphic content and more to do with the fact I just got my ass handed to me.

[QUOTE=Rubs10;31113452]You're not going to take any criticism? Then why are you posting a thread?[/QUOTE] Of course I am... But I'm also defending my case, and maybe that'll give you some insight on why things are like they are.

violence is at an all time low in society, and do you know why? because of fast food and supermarkets. Before we could buy our food at store we would have to kill it ourselves. Every human alive was accustomed to violence and grisly images from a young age a few hundred years ago, while most woman would freak out at the thought of killing an animal today. Our lack of bloodshed and violence has lead society to seek other methods of channeling our collective primal instincts.

I'm confused about why you would put a blog post about videogames in the art section?

I agree with you because I play games like grand theft auto 4 and in that you can get head from a hooker and then kill her to get you money back

They put M on games for a reason.

[QUOTE=MakoSkyDub;31130273]I'm confused about why you would put a blog post about videogames in the art section?[/QUOTE] "Post your boring short stories, ugly drawings and home made noise. Basically post creative stuff that you created." This goes under boring short stories :P Or basically creative stuff.