The ethics of Videogames

Topic:The ethics of Videogames
Case study: The Sims series


a) Key quotes:
"Child molesters might use the game as a sort of virtual practice arena."
Miami attorney, Jack Thompson
(http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.232468-Should-you-be-allowed-to-kill-children-in-games?page=8)


I have no problem with murdering, raping, curb stomping etc. Anyone in a game because game are ways to "experience" thing you don't in real life.
Sarah Kerrigan
(http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.232468-Should-you-be-allowed-to-kill-children-in-games?page=8)


b)Key links:
http://thesims.ea.com/
http://www.cracked.com/blog/exploring-the-mysteries-of-the-mind-with-the-sims-3/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fIY_GZ6In0&feature=related


c) Key books/articles:
http://www.games.net/article/feature/102822/madness-moral-crusaders-attack-the-sims-ea-responds-update


d) Case study
Publisher: Electronic Art(EA)
Name: The Sims(Series)
First release: January 31, 2000


Describe it in details:

The sims series keep upgrading and having better amendments. The quality of the frame and details in the game are upgraded. Also, The sims keeps releasing many expansion packs and games. Items and funiture can be downloaded and uploaded on the Internet. It attracts more and more players to play the game and maintains the sense of freshness.

players can make an ideal city and create whatever they want. They can interact with every building and city and master all the limited control in the Sims world. Moreover, 3-D models on Sims can be modified. Player has ability to create a character and change any parts of the body when player building a character. You can change their facial details, dressing and body type etc.

The Sims's characters are as real as human in the real life and behave like a humankind as well.

The newest series of The Sims, The Sims 3.