Controversy (Ohga Shrugs)

Controversies over video games extend almost as far back in history as video games themselves. Common topics of the controversy include the effects of in-game violence, whether video gaming qualifies as an art form, and the portrayal of demographics within games.

List of Controversial Video Games

 * One of the first video games to make a major stir in the news was 1992's Mortal Kombat. This fighting game was remarkable during its time for an excessive amount of blood and gory scenes. The controversy surrounding this seires of games helped lead to the creation of the ESRB ratings board.
 * 2000's Mother 3 was controversial at the time it cam out for a number of reasons. For one, it was published by Nintendo, a company well-known for releasing children-friendly games. In fact, Mother 3 was the first Nintendo game to warrant a "Mature" rating, for its themes of drug-induced nightmares, depression, and suicide.