Email to Rockstar Games

I have emailed Rockstar Games, the creator of video games such as Man-Hunt and Grand Theft Auto. The email was as follows:

Hello,

I am currently studying the effect of violent video games on children as part of my A2 media studies course. I am researching into the different views within this subject and thought that as you are a successful creator of such games you would be able to answer a few quick questions for me.

Argument 1.

Do you believe that your video games such as your Manhunt product could affect children in a negative way, such as provoking aggression and violent behaviour? 

Argument 2.

Do you believe that your products such as Manhunt and Grand Theft could be used as a way of 
bonding and their audiences can learn skills such as problem-solving abilities, perseverance, memory, quick thinking, and reasoned judgments? If so why?


General questions


Why do you create such games which involve violence?

Have you had many (any) complaints about the content of your video games?

Are you concerned about the fact that children have access to these games in their households?


Thank you for your time,

Helene Wright