Gears Of War

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and fighting, but it was noticed that children were "...not yet a demographic majority." (Gamespot website). Children were not interested in the repetitive and simple style of execution, but once the popular "Legend of Zelda" was produced, people could not take their minds of eyes off the "...character-slaying violence."(Gamespot website). Children are drawn in by the visual and sound effects. But it isn't just the visual content that persuades the youth, it is also ratings of the game. The more restrictions applied to a certain game, the more they desire it. Ratings such as "E" meaning "everyone" implies that the "content is suitable for ages 6 years and older." (Palo Alto Medical Foundation website), but ratings such as "M" meaning mature implies that it is full of "intense violence and stronger language" (PAMF website). These rating symbols provide children with warnings that inadvertently spark their curiosity and develop their need to play such game. Even with the rating ...

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the right decision, but the problem is we could never officially predict the outcome of our choices. These strike fear among adolescents who feel it is better to continue living a life of fantasy rather that reality and therefore become their character.

Violent video games increase the risk of bullying and hostility among juveniles, especially males. Young boys are seen playing those certain kinds of games the most. Studies show that males usually are associated with mischievous activities at an early age, such as pulling pranks or disobeying the rules. They begin learning the acts of violence as a means of amusement because they grow up watching their television role models in ...

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