Assignment Three

Yes computer games can be detrimental in a persons life. I know for past experience for my self this is true. It is quite possible for someone to lose sleep and let it take up to much time in your life; although, they provide great entertainment.  Some games do need to be regulated for the content they have. A seven year old has no business playing a game that has nudity or anything close to it, nor with peoples heads getting blown off. I do believe that the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) system does work if parents understand it. Some just don't care if their children are exposed to certain things.   It all comes down to that if  the parents are willing to let their children play certain video games that is their business.  There are some games that have received attention on this matter such as the Grand Theft Auto series as found here in this article.  I also found another article here that list 10 of some of the most violent video games in past years.  On a side note i did for a article as seen here that shows some positive uses of such games. Like some games may prove useful to young patients in helping them become open to treatments.    Another game that made the news last year was Modern Warfare 2 as seen here in this article.  Finally the last article I and going to share with you as seen here is about the new medal of honor game that is due out Oct 12 in which you can play a Taliban character and shoot at us troops which the us military as banned from any their stores on their bases.