I personally feel its stupid. Can video games affect teenagers/kids? Yes. I mean, does it mean that if you play Resident Evil, you'll wanna go out and create a deadly virus that will change ones body cells so that they become a flesh eating zombie, just so they can shoot them? No.
However, (yes, a however, oh no :-O)
I think it can have some sort of role on ones attitude. I personally used to be the biggest Final Fantasy VII nut ever. Sephiroth was teh awsome. His cold, calm attitude kicked ass. I found myself acting like him. Yes, I was a really geeky guy.
But really thinking about it, maybe they can influence you at times. I mean, I love teh Rainbow Six games. After playing and defeating RB6 Lockdown, I have contemplated joining the army as a sniper.
Inspirations. Hmm, maybe it can influence you. To go out and shoot a bunch of people? Most likely not. But still, if it can influence some people to wanna join the army, why can't it influence someone to go out and join a gang or steal a car?
Personally, I think the GTA games are ****. I think its garbage. I mean sure, if there is a part of you somewhere in the back of your head that likes the feeling of being chased by the cops cuz' you stole a car, then sure, I would much rather prefer you to play GTA and get it out of your system, then come into my town, steal a car, and go out on a full rampage to the point where tanks are after you. (Nice run on sentance, aye?)
So yeah, maybe this post doesn't make any sense. Maybe I'll delete it.
I guess my feeling is mixed.
