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A video game that portrays many forms of violence and misogynist views is Grand Theft Auto. My brother was playing these games when he was 8 and at the time I didn't understand how wrong it was, but I still knew that that type of game shouldn't be for a child. My parents really didn't like it after my brother described the contents of the game but they didn't stop him from playing either. Nowadays, he's obsessed with gun games and it's most likely from GTA. I think all of the violence is unsettling.

These games are produced to stir controversy and make more sales based on the media coverage it will get based on this. These games affect me personally because it numbs the initial shock of violence and seeing negative components in games doesn't surprise me anymore. I see it as normal. These games affect my family, like my brother, by making them devote their free time to this genre.

I don't think the graphic nature in video games is a huge social issue. There's bigger problems to deal with in the world such as racism, sexism, etc. Many people play these video games but do not actually go out and do the same actions the characters in the game do. I play games with aspects that would not be appropriate in real life such as imprisoning animals to call my own but I do not actually do it. Many people in school discuss gore but would not do murderous things either. I think the world needs to address other issues before attacking video games because the platform is one way to escape all of the problems in the world and just relax.