From that superior News Source, The Onion, I bring you some insightful analysis on whether violent video games are adequately preparing our children for the post-apocalyptic world coming in 2012.
Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children For The Apocalypse?
Bane, I’m thinking of you, my friend.
This, of course, begs the question: If your child is actually a mutant in the End of Times, would they really need to know how to cure zombie bites?
I couldn't get the sound to work, but based on your comments, it sounds like it's pretty funny. 🙂
Erg. Not sure what the problem is, but here's the link, if you want to check it out there.
I've played Gears of War (not the 2nd one) and I'm sure chainsawing people in half will come in quite handy :). Currently, I'm on Assassin's Creed 2 — very cool executions, but I just don't have the coordination for such things.
As fun as these games are for me, I think children (and adults) would be far better served if games like this never existed.
Oh God!!! How many times do you think they had to tape that before everyone got through it without laughing? Or doing some wild antics.
My favorite part is when the one guy pointed out that when the real apocalyps (laughing to hard to spell)happens, they won't be able to just push a bunch of buttons – no matter how coordinated they are Bane – and get the fiends to blow themselves up and go away. They have to be there in the trenches, soaking in the blood . . .
Yep, funny as that was, I agree, these games should never have been invented. They desensitize kids to blood and gore. It does mine, anyway.
Thanks for the link Susan.
……dhole
Bane – I hope you know I was teasing. And thanks for the report from the trenches! 🙂
Donna – I know I was giggling at the computer (um, had to watch it several times). I'm sure the mailman thinks I'm demented.