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Violence in video games

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Do violent video games influence young people?

Some people think that young people are increasingly violent. Are violent video games the reason for this? About 80% of video games have some sort of violence in them.


Video Games
The military used some computer games to develop their skills
Person on the street - Hackney

We took to the streets to ask member of the public what they think about violent video games.

We also went to a popular games shop called Games4U and asked what he thought about violent video games?

There are age restrictions on certain games meaning that those over 18 can only buy them.
Member of staff - Games4U



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