Such is life. In light of recent violence in the news, however, I must pause a moment to address the issue of video game violence and how it might be affecting our world. Seriously, I am much more concerned about hate groups and radio talk show hosts who spew intolerance and social poison than I am about games like Quake. Funny how it's often these very same people who are the first to blame the entertainment industry when some deeply troubled person tragically takes the lives of others. With all the problems that beset our world, it's a shame that some folks can't see any better ways to help than to criticize video games.
Quake is, admittedly, a somewhat guilty pleasure.
We may be a little embarrassed about the fact that we indulge, for to do so seems somewhat vulgar, but we relish it in secret delight nonetheless. I don't think so. As a service to ATPM readers, however, I'll be on a diligent lookout for any such persons in my area. All the kids who saw someone beating the thing up on a video monitor were more likely to do the same thing when they were in the room with it. Those that saw no such actions were less likely to do so.