Games and violence: Subject will be discussed by Trump with industry insiders

In the United States, the topic of violence/gaming has returned to the subject after the massacre that took place two weeks ago at Marjoty Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, in which 17 people lost their lives. In addition to the issue of games, disarmament also began to be discussed since then.

In light of the fact, President Donald Trump said he intends to meet with industry executives to discuss the matter.

Trump, in a speech during an assembly with deputies and firearms experts, said he was "indignant" at the type of material that children consume, also criticizing the authorization given by parents. He suggests that the age rating be reviewed in all audiovisual areas, especially in games.

The Entertainment Software Association, the ESA, the main trade association linked to games, issued a statement stating that it has not received any invitation from Donald Trump. To top it off, the ESA stressed that there is no concrete analogy between violence and video games.

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"The same US video games are played all over the world; however, the level of gun violence is exponentially higher in the US than in other countries. Several authorities have examined the scientific record and found that there is no link between the media content and real-life violence. 

The video game industry has a long history of partnering with the United States and over 20 years of video game ratings [by] the Entertainment Software Rating Board. We take strong steps to provide tools to help players and parents make informed entertainment decisions."

The matter, of course, generates much controversy on both sides. Players argue that games do not offer this power, and that games do not influence each person's personality. Others, however, claim that video games can be harmful, especially when compared to other media.