I really need to refute that. No, games shouldn't be bloody and gory, but they don't cause shootings. People aren't trying to recreate the games, it's only messed up individuals who are doing the shootings. People who hate everyone.
Kids who play those games aren't like that, they actually usually turn out as average members of society. It's not the games that cause it, it's social pressures or bad home lives that drive them to the mental breaking point, and they can't release their frustrations in a healthy manner. It's the same with most suicides.
Electronic gaming can indeed be harmful to one's health and relationships, because of too much screen time, too much sitting, and a lack of focus on the real world. If not taken too far, electronic gaming can be a good way to relieve some stress, or have fun with some friends.
Any time I see some little child play those lousy games virtual with guns and violence it ticks me off, have even lovingly asked them why do they like such garbage, then also say that I realize their friends also play them, maybe big brother got them involved but it is so sad, no way in hell should there be any stupid games the likes and we wonder why there have been beyond outright awful shooting sprees. =/
It’s beyond sad! 😥
I agree with you and it is upsetting to say the least