So I purchased a HTC Vive a few weeks ago, which is freaking amazing, but after playing some specific games I got to thinking about some old arguments regarding previous violent events (Columbine, for instance) and certain claims by media/experts.
The one that really struck out was how certain people claimed those two kids were effectively trained in FPS games like Doom. Anyone who's ever played Doom, or any other FPS for that matter, could easily see how that claim is baloney. Playing Doom and other FPS's is in now way a legit way to learn to shoot firearms well and it's a laughable proposition.
With VR, specifically ones with touch controllers (like the Vive), I think that argument may actually now hold some weight. While there are certain things these systems cannot replicate (such as recoil), I think you can absolutely train to use a firearm with them. A few of the games I play on the Vive require sighting down, proper aiming, and can, in my opinion, pretty accurately replicate handling and firing a gun.
So this being the case, do you think the previous argument about violent video games and kids using them to train for real-life violence could now has some credibility?
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