Straight off the heels of The Today Show talking about violent video games and their effect on children, ‘A Current Affair’ has tonight run a story on how Fornite is brainwashing children, causing them to become addicted and violent.
There are some good points raised in the piece, but once again it leans heavily on pushing the ‘fact’ that games like Fortnite can lead to increased aggression on the playground. It’s also worth arguing that there’s many more violent games on the market, that could potentially have worse effects on young people than Fortnite.
You can watch the segment below.
The latest video game craze is violent, addictive and free, and the kids love it. So, when does harmless fun turn into unhealthy obsession? #9ACA | MORE ADVICE HERE: https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2018/extras/latest/180327/fortnite-warning/?ocid=Social-ACA
Posted by A Current Affair on Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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I've had sneezes more violent than this game. What the hell is the matter with you?
They want to stir up drama, but they won't talk about the addiction of stuff like caffeine or allcohol.
If Michael's mum is so concerned about the impact of the game on her son, then she should move the PlayStation from the bedroom to a common area in the household where what Michael plays (and how often he plays) can be monitored.
And maybe be an adult and do some research on games she buys her child, and the games he plays.
A Current Affair is a pathetic excuse for a news and affairs show. They should stick to telling us the best washing powder to use, or about someone’s dodgy neighbours. Fortnite would have to be one of the least violent games around, with no blood, gore or death in the cartoony environment.
plus they also claim Fortnite has 'nudity'
Whatta bunch of dumb cunts