Sadly this video was taken down and I cant find it anywhere else.

Do violence in games affect the players, and IF so, how?
How far can a designer go when creating a game? What responsibilities does a game designer have?

Below is a documentary on the subject, first they talk allot about Mortal Kombat and Grand Theft Auto but they also discuss the "snuff" game Manhunt and other things from different perspectives.

I don't think normal violence in games affect players but just watching the kills from the game Manhunt make me feel sick, actually. I have not played the game but it seems to be full of unnecessary violence and murders just for "fun" and "entertainment".

Some of the content of this film is violent (obviously) and this documentary is also very American, you have been warned. :P

I still found it very interesting and recommend you to watch it.
Grab some popcorn and watch this 1 hour 25 min long documentary about game violence.


"Moral Kombat takes a look into the controversial subject of violence in video games. Director Spencer Halpin shows the constant conflict between the game creators' first amendment right to make a violent game and the imminent threat that violence poses on the next generation. In addition, the film is full of the latest green screen and high-definition technology that allow watchers to actually envision the world of gaming. Filled with interviews from lead game designers, politicians, parents, and psychologists, this film provides a candid take on the influence games have on youth today."