WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The aim is one shot, one kill, and the arsenal that of a professional killer. But the violence is on computer screens, not in Washington's suburbs.
Violent sniper video games bear an uncanny resemblance to the sniper's spree that has claimed nine lives and injured two people since Oct. 2 in and around the U.S. capital. In these games, simulations put the player behind the scope of some of the deadliest and most sophisticated weapons. Internet chat among those who play these games can be chilling. Rancho*: OMG are there any reasonable journalists out there??? In my humble opinion no video game can influence a well educated and firm personality to grab a gun and start killing people. Ban guns and firearms in the US - not games, for god's sake! Or start banning action movies and TV series alltogether with games when you are at it. Oh and don't forget to ban records with explicit lyrics. Sniper Video Games Similar To DC Shooter's Acts
Violent sniper video games bear an uncanny resemblance to the sniper's spree that has claimed nine lives and injured two people since Oct. 2 in and around the U.S. capital. In these games, simulations put the player behind the scope of some of the deadliest and most sophisticated weapons. Internet chat among those who play these games can be chilling. Rancho*: OMG are there any reasonable journalists out there??? In my humble opinion no video game can influence a well educated and firm personality to grab a gun and start killing people. Ban guns and firearms in the US - not games, for god's sake! Or start banning action movies and TV series alltogether with games when you are at it. Oh and don't forget to ban records with explicit lyrics. Sniper Video Games Similar To DC Shooter's Acts
