The Feeling of Being Hunted

Abstract

The debate over whether or not playing video games focused on shooting makes players more violent in daily life has obscured the potential benefits of playing these games. This article argues that playing games that virtually simulate predation (which is true of most shooters) actually has many positive effects that have not been adequately considered. Predation games are an important part of the cultural landscape and worthy of more nuanced analysis and discussion of how they may be affecting players positively.