The argument that video games are too violent is not a new one. Yes of course there are video games that are violent such as the Call of Duty series, Mortal Kombat, Grand Theft Auto, and the list goes on. But, there is one game that the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Policy decided was too violent and is trying to get a nationwide ban on, Minecraft. Aysenur Islam, The Family and Social Policy Minister said, "[We] will examine the game and see if there is an element of violence." Minecraft is probably the least violent video game on the market. Yes, there are monsters that try to kill you and you, the player, have to defend yourself from these creatures, but the point of the game is to survive as long as you can. Keep in mind, the monsters are fantasy monsters, not something you see out of a Resident Evil movie. Microsoft actually responded to this and said, "Minecraft is enjoyed by many players in a wide variety of ways. Many enjoy the creative freedom that's presented by Minecraft and its tools, some are more interested by the opportunity to explore a landscape without boundaries and to go on exciting adventures with friends."
3 different links to the same story below
http://www.newsweek.com/minecraft-game-under-investigation-turkey-being-too-violent-305876
http://www.dailydot.com/geek/turkey-family-ministry-report-ban-minecraft/?fb=dd
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/turkey-investigating-minecraft-over-claims-that-it/1100-6425242/
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