I need a debate scenario with context for my classmates. I really want to give them an interesting topic, but I need a proper scenario like this one:
A new state of the art video game, Mafia Hit-Man 2005, is about to hit the market. This game asks the user to take on the role of a professional hit man. The user will take on 'contracts' of various difficulty and perform the assigned tasks for money and reputation points. These contracts involve the simple task of eliminating a mob-snitch, the moderate tasks of wiping out a cops' family the difficult task of the assignation of the president or other high ranking government officials. This game uses the new 'Gore-Extreme' game engine. It incorporates realistic blood spattering and rag-doll physics.
Word of this game has reached the media and several groups are expressing outrage that the game has only received a 'Teen' rating. Parental groups are angered over the explicit violence and disrespect for the law portrayed in the game. Politicians, eager for reelection, are joining parental groups in voicing their concerns. Many are promising stricter laws and regulations on video game companies. Some go as far as to suggest that children, playing these violent games develop anti-social behavior and even model their actions on the actions seen in these games.
Game companies and retailers disagree with these points and view their products as 'just games'. Many view themselves as scapegoats for deeper societal problems. Game companies suggest that if parents took a stronger interest in their children's hobbies and habits there would be no need for regulation within the video game community.
Work with your group to expand upon your position and point of view.
Any ideas?
A new state of the art video game, Mafia Hit-Man 2005, is about to hit the market. This game asks the user to take on the role of a professional hit man. The user will take on 'contracts' of various difficulty and perform the assigned tasks for money and reputation points. These contracts involve the simple task of eliminating a mob-snitch, the moderate tasks of wiping out a cops' family the difficult task of the assignation of the president or other high ranking government officials. This game uses the new 'Gore-Extreme' game engine. It incorporates realistic blood spattering and rag-doll physics.
Word of this game has reached the media and several groups are expressing outrage that the game has only received a 'Teen' rating. Parental groups are angered over the explicit violence and disrespect for the law portrayed in the game. Politicians, eager for reelection, are joining parental groups in voicing their concerns. Many are promising stricter laws and regulations on video game companies. Some go as far as to suggest that children, playing these violent games develop anti-social behavior and even model their actions on the actions seen in these games.
Game companies and retailers disagree with these points and view their products as 'just games'. Many view themselves as scapegoats for deeper societal problems. Game companies suggest that if parents took a stronger interest in their children's hobbies and habits there would be no need for regulation within the video game community.
Work with your group to expand upon your position and point of view.
Any ideas?