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Actually, given the fact that this is highly relevant to the article, I'd say it fits better here/verbessern.
Most of the controversy comes from the rising trend toward violence in video games, as pioneered by [[Doom]], [[Quake]], and the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series. One man in Particular, [[Jack Thompson]], has imposed a self-manned crusade against video games, which has made him a target of both the online gamer community and of the mainstream media.
Most of the controversy comes from the rising trend toward violence in video games, as pioneered by [[Doom]], [[Quake]], and the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series. One man in Particular, [[Jack Thompson]], has imposed a self-manned crusade against video games, which has made him a target of both the online gamer community and of the mainstream media.
Ironicaly, the claims that video games cause violence seem to be entirely backwards, as shown by [http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/glance/guncrime.htm this Bureau of Justice graph.]
== Video Games & Society ==
== Video Games & Society ==
As Video Games become more popular, their impact on society becomes ever more present. A prime example of this is the massive ad campaigns for the [[Halo]] Video Game series, as well as [[Grand Theft Auto]]. Advertising, merchandising, and even social pressures have changed in the ever-growing influence of video gaming.
As Video Games become more popular, their impact on society becomes ever more present. A prime example of this is the massive ad campaigns for the [[Halo]] series, as well as [[Grand Theft Auto]]. Advertising, merchandising, and even social pressures have changed in the ever-growing influence of video gaming.
== Faith in Video Games? ==
== Faith in Video Games? ==
*[[Grand Theft Auto]] - Highly violent. 16-18 and up depending on country
*[[Grand Theft Auto]] - Highly violent. 16-18 and up depending on country
*[[The Sims]] - mild violence, some sexuality. Recommended for 13 and up.
*[[The Sims]] - mild violence, some sexuality. Recommended for 13 and up.
*[[NHL]] Series - This series from EA Sports as well as other NHL series are very popular, especially in Canada. They are family friendly with less violence as seen on NHL hockey on television (which actually can get quite violent). There is, obviously, no sexuality.
*[[NHL]] Series - This series from EA Sports as well as other NHL series are very popular, especially in Canada.{{fact}} They are family friendly with less violence as seen on NHL hockey on television (which actually can get quite violent). There is, obviously, no sexuality.
*[[Final Fantasy]] - The most popular RPG series of all time. Some violence and mild sexuality but its considered appropriate for 13 and up.
*[[Final Fantasy]] - The most popular RPG series of all time. Some violence and mild sexuality but its considered appropriate for 13 and up.
*[[Pac-Man]]. An old maze game. It was very popular with kids and adults back on the eighties, and -like most old video games- it's a clean, fun game for everyone.
*[[Pac-Man]]. An old maze game. It was very popular with kids and adults back on the eighties, and -like most old video games- it's a clean, fun game for everyone.