Violence, the future of all video games?

Violence in video games has been a  controversial issue ever since Mario stomped on a turtle, and even before that. Although it seems that the more violent the video game is, the better it does in sales. This screen shot is of an upcoming game called Deadspace 3. This is the series 3rd installment into the saga, which shows that there has been more than just one game. The screenshot shows the main character fighting off what looks like mutated skeletons. Seeing clearly in his right hand, there is a weapon of some sort which he will most likely use in the game.

Video games have different ratings which is used to scale them for age groups. The more violent the game is, the higher the rating is. Games with high rating such as M rated games (Which is 17 and up) tend to have more than just violence in them. Which can range from language to sexual content. Its hard to find a M rated game with just language or drug content. Buyers want the mix of violence, drugs, and sex to enjoy some of the games.

Although violence is looked down upon by most stern parents, i doubt that the gaming indusrty will change their ways. Statistically in this series alone (Deadspace) it shows that violence sells. How else would they keep getting the funding to make more games? Buyers keep paying more and more, the gaming industry knows what works. Violence seems to be a known future for all video games, after all they keep making them.