Do you play video games where you kill humans?

Contributor: Meltingfish Meltingfish
I don't like realistically violent video games.
01/08/2013
Contributor: palindromic palindromic
I play Halo with my boo and Skyrim - both of which involve killing humans and non-humans. I think it's really important, however, not to normalize violence in real life and teach kids what the difference between real and pretend is (and maybe refrain from introducing them to super realistic games until they're older - young minds have a hard time distinguishing between reality and fantasy).

But, yeah, it can be super fun to run around with a giant sword in Skyrim.
01/08/2013
Contributor: Trysexual Trysexual
Yes, love them (especially playing real humans online)
01/08/2013
Contributor: Suisei Suisei
I don't play FPS games or anything like that, and most of my choices feature cartoon violence at best, as I like cutesy games... Though I also enjoy strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem, and they do involve violence towards human characters. They're not gory, however.

A lot of people think that violent video games make people violent, but I like to stand by my opinion that it's actually a result of inner factors like antisocial traits or, in some cases, psychoses. I'm not even convinced that games are "triggers". Then again, I'm likely to defend the video game industry because I like playing games.
01/08/2013
Contributor: Lioncub Lioncub
Those type of games are not allowed in my house.
01/08/2013
Contributor: Rory Rory
I only do word and card games. My hubby does shooter games.
01/08/2013
Contributor: Isis29 Isis29
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Originally posted by misterazor
i love first person shooter video games...have loved them ever since doom 2...but i can't play games where i'm a soldier killing humans. never been able to enjoy that. am i alone on that one? i love playing halo and left 4 dead...but i ... more
Do zombies count? They used to be human. Seriously play Evil Dead: Fistfull of Boomsick, its totally awesome.
01/08/2013
Contributor: Leather & Lace Leather & Lace
Yes, I do.
01/08/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by kitty1949
I suck at shooting games. Mario Kart is more my forte.
mario cart is awesome! have you ever played diddy kong racing? same thing, different tracks.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Breas
I suck at them too. I also don't like them.

This is as close as it gets for me:

best game ever made.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Pururin
It depends on the game. I like the Halo games, and as a kid I loved Doom, too. I love the Metal Gear games too. I don't like the CoD games and other war-like games. The plot never really interested me much. I'm more a fan of Role-playing, ... more
agreed. i was never a fan of real world war games, or movies for that matter.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by TheirPet
I play them but it's mostly Team Fortress 2 which is really cartoony and goofy anyway.
that's for sure.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by KinkyNicki92
if zombies count than yes
zombies do not count. they are already dead, and therefore not real in any way. same with vampires.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Vanille
I prefer to slay monsters.

But sometimes Final Fantasy will toss humans at you in a way, but it's not violent, blood-splurty grossness.
never played final fantasy. i've heard good things.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by KyotoAngel
I do, I find it an excellent means of venting the days frustrations.
If it's virtual people I don't see much harm in it for me, though I'm sure violent shoot 'em up style games could possibly be a contributing factor in mass ... more
good thoughts. i agree with you no the spiders thing.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by llellsee
I stick to playing the likes of old sonic games so no
my brother and i used to play sonic for hours while listening to rush. still one of my favorite games, though i have not played it for years.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Meltingfish
I don't like realistically violent video games.
try portal. good times.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by palindromic
I play Halo with my boo and Skyrim - both of which involve killing humans and non-humans. I think it's really important, however, not to normalize violence in real life and teach kids what the difference between real and pretend is (and maybe ... more
never played skyrim. have heard good things.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Suisei
I don't play FPS games or anything like that, and most of my choices feature cartoon violence at best, as I like cutesy games... Though I also enjoy strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem, and they do involve violence towards human characters. ... more
i don't think that they are triggers either...or contribute in any way to encouraging a person do terrible things. what i think that they can be is practice for someone who is messed up and planning something. i don't know what that means, and don't believe things need to be changed because of it...it's just a thought.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Lioncub
Those type of games are not allowed in my house.
i have my limits. no killing human games. it's just my way of taking a stand.
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
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Originally posted by Rory
I only do word and card games. My hubby does shooter games.
have you played electronic catch phrase? good times!
01/09/2013