gaming- crimes in the media Flashcards
examples of crimes in games?
call of duty
assassins creed
need for speed
grand theft auto (GTA)
call of duty and crimes?
features graphic violence
murder
torture
assassins creed and crimes?
features theft
murder
violence
need for speed and crimes?
features car theft
speeding
evading arrest
GTA and crimes?
feature bank robberies
murder
drug use
what does crimes in games do?
often trivialise crime, suggesting violence is acceptable
who are games that involve normally targeted for?
aimed at over 18s
what does the WHO say about these games and associated risks in 2018?
‘gaming disorder’ a medical condition involving loss of control over gaming so that it takes priority over a gamer’s everyday life
what is the fear with crimes being prevalent in games?
violent games may result in desentisizing players to violence and regarding it ans the norm
seeing an increase in ‘copy cat’ crimes- HOWEVER little evidence to support this
societies concern about children and gaming?
about protecting children from these games is more about preserving their childhood than actual fears over creating desensitised children
what could be argued that could be seen as positive with these crime games?
this type of gaming allows aggressive feelings to be released in a harmless way
example of how crime in games has influence individuals behaviour and actions?
columbine shootings
