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RE: Do Video Games Make You Violent?
I have played many violents and I never felt I was getting more agressive, the complete opposite, I think by playing videogames you release your personal stress and you act more respectfully in your real life.
You hit the nail right on the head. Violent video games can actually serve as an outlet for whatever aggression we may have. I sure feel nice killing virtual zombies on days when I'm angry! :D
I couldn't agree more.
I was just going to add that for years I stayed away from playing anything overly violent, because I had agressive friends and I thought it corelated their choice of gaming.
But after picking up farcry 3 and skyrim, and I saw my frustration and anxiety actually reduce, it changed my mind entirely.
It had a way of stimulating my mind, and just like tv my brain can spot a difference.
Honestly I see more horror in television series such as Dexter. I never got into semi-real horror drama because that shit feels like I'm watching real life.
Instead, hand me a new cartoon series, pixar, or similar and I rewatch those repeatedly.
Has watching Gravity Falls and other kids cartoons made me soft and inquisitive like a child? Perhaps. But not much more than I already am. ;)