Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer
• October 31, 2016
There are already a vast number of underappreciated horror games that are potentially more fun and scary to experience than horror films, so just give them a chance.
Studies have shown that violent video games are likely to increase aggression and risk-taking. Due to this, the video game industry should increase labeling regarding excessively violent content and advertise towards an older demographic.
In the video game "Life is Strange," gamers are placed into a suicide prevention scenario, where the player is supposed to persuade their friend to not jump off a ledge. While aspects of "Life is Strange" can be improved, it opens up the possibility for creating more impactful, serious games.
NYU’s School of Engineering and the Georgia Institute of Technology held a conference exploring diversity and inclusivity in video games and game culture.
Stars like Troy Baker, known for his voice work in games like "BioShock Infinite," are finally being recognized for their outstanding talent in this relatively small industry.
