On 17 September 2013, the popular game “GTA 5” produced by Rockstar Games has been released. However, the GTA series has been criticized by the public because of its unethical content in the game play. For example, in the game you play as a gangster in the state, and you are able to control your character to kill innocent people, rob a bank, crash your car to a gas station etc. Although there is no official analysis or evidence to show that this game has corrupted the teenagers or has attributed to the rising crime rate in the real world, it is believed by the public that this game is an “unethical” product. Yet, the game has remained as one of the best selling games at all times.

In my opinion, I do not agree this game is unethical. Yet, I agree that the information brought by the game play has a significant negative influence over the teenagers because they are in a learning stage and do not have a well-developed ability to judge things yet. Furthermore, due to peer effect and pressure, these teenagers are especially vulnerable to inappropriate information.

Despite all these reasons, Rockstar Games has targeted GTA 5 to people elder than 18 only and has tried to avoid teenagers playing it. They have communicated with other game selling platforms to prohibit teenagers from buying this game. On the GTA 5 official website, you have to enter your age and be verified to view the content. Although these measures might not be efficient in avoiding the teenagers buying or viewing the game, it would be the parent’s responsibility, but not entirely the game producer’s responsibility, to teach their kids properly and to avoid their exposure to inappropriate information.