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The popular video game Grand Theft Auto is about to release its sixth instalment. It will feature prison cells, neon lights, rooftop parties, illegal robberies, flamingos, alligators and racing cars.

Fans have been waiting a decade for the new game. By 2025, players will be able to immerse themselves in Florida's fictional Vice City from the perspective of the game's lead, ex-convict Lucia.

GTA may be popular, but it is also controversialCausing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement. . It has an adult rating for themes of violence, drug abuse and more, but many children still illegally play the game.

Many believe that violent video games encourage their audience, particularly young people, to take up illegal activities, mimickingCopying. what they have learned at the controller.

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A significant number of gamers are young. A study from 2022 showed that at least a quarter of gamers is between 10 and 20 years of age.

Modern psychiatrists believe that there is simply not enough research to draw any conclusions about the impact of violence in mass media, including video games.

Some studies have suggested that gaming may even have positive effects. Some conclude that certain games actually boost children's ability to empathiseTo be able to understand how someone else feels.. Others theorise that video games aid mental agility and strategic thinking.

Yes! It is just like reading a book. It feeds your imagination and lets you experience an adventure without being at risk.

No! Violence is normalised by video games, making society more dangerous for all of us.