05-18-2014, 03:33 PM
I think it all depends on individual differences, education from parents, peers (friends/family) and a person's environment.
The first truly violent game my parents got me was GTA San Andreas. My personality didn't change one bit because I played it.
I often play violent games, but I'm a very peaceful and happy chap who hates violence IRL.
A point I would make, is that many people like to channel anger into a violent video game, shooting up people on screen rather than beating up someone IRL. There will always be the outlying cases who then go on and be violent IRL, but that's always the case for everything.
The first truly violent game my parents got me was GTA San Andreas. My personality didn't change one bit because I played it.
I often play violent games, but I'm a very peaceful and happy chap who hates violence IRL.
A point I would make, is that many people like to channel anger into a violent video game, shooting up people on screen rather than beating up someone IRL. There will always be the outlying cases who then go on and be violent IRL, but that's always the case for everything.