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Violence in Video Games

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    6. Violent Video Games Against Violence
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    Can a video game build itself around violent gameplay, but condemn violence through its story? In this lesson, explore a discussion of games against violence.

    Can a video game build itself around violent gameplay, but condemn violence through its story? In this lesson, explore a discussion of games against violence.

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    7. Spec Ops Video Game Violence Case Study
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    Can violent video games be anti-violence? This case study of Call of Duty's Spec Ops answers this question and more about the portrayal of violence in games.

    Can violent video games be anti-violence? This case study of Call of Duty's Spec Ops answers this question and more about the portrayal of violence in games.

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    8. An Overview of Nonviolent Video Games
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    Nonviolent video games do exist! In this lesson, examine a few common methods of designing nonviolent video games and how they differ from violent counterparts.

    Nonviolent video games do exist! In this lesson, examine a few common methods of designing nonviolent video games and how they differ from violent counterparts.

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    9. Case Studies of Nonviolent Video Games
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    Having talked about nonviolent game design in the previous lesson, now play and discuss three games that exemplify the three gameplay methods established.

    Having talked about nonviolent game design in the previous lesson, now play and discuss three games that exemplify the three gameplay methods established.

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    10. The Future of Violent Video Games
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    Now that you understand the history and present state of violent video games, take a look at what the future of violent video games possibly holds.

    Now that you understand the history and present state of violent video games, take a look at what the future of violent video games possibly holds.

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