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Video Game Voters Network aims to band gamers together in violence debate

February 8, 2013April 9, 2014 Patrick Scott Patterson 0 Comments esrb ratings, video game ratings, video game tax, Video Game Voters Network, video games and violence, violent video games

According to Taylor, the information given in the media fails to reflect the actual nature of the video game industry, including the fact that no scientific evidence exists proving the link between violent media and violent acts and the fact that the age of the average video game consumer is in their thirties. These missing facts, he says, often brings forth attempts at legislation aimed toward the video game industry.

Should the government take steps to keep violent video games out of the hands of children?

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Bottom line is communication and moderation is the key to most things in life. You cannot always just say no, but you can say not now or not too much. Government oversight and protections can be a good thing, but it can also go overboard.