"DOOM Is Too Violent" 

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Violence in video games calms down my stress and aggression and satisfies me.

"Doom is TOO Violent" Ah yes, "The floor here is TOO smooth"

Blaming violence on video games is like blaming car wrecks on Hot Wheels.

DOOM fan 1: "DOOM games are for warriors, not pansies." DOOM fan 2: "Hey, I’m a woman, and I too play DOOM games. HOOAH!"

I have a feeling these people can't seem to distinguish reality from fiction

Everyone can see that the only thing they fear is the Doomsylayer, but if you let your own child play games considered for matures its the parenting not the game.

The only thing DOOM motivated me to do is to start going to gym and lift some iron..... And I'm pretty thankful about that, TBH. I hope that, someday, we'll reach the point where people realize that humanity is just cruel by itself. We've never needed videogames or movies to be barbaric as hell.

Only proof I need for my self is this: I play violent video games and generally more violent the better, same goes for movies, however I cannot stand real life blood and death, any kind of real life gore turns my stomach. I've been playing games for 22 years

I'm a monster of pure rage from playing doom but my wife likes that though she plays doom as well in fact that's what we first spoke about when we first met so I don't see anything wrong

This is exactly what an organized killer would say

I always hated the fact that video games are always being blamed for violent behavior. U made me feel better Midnight. Thx man👍

"Go outside and touch some grass"🤣

I wouldn’t harass them. I’d just send them to DoomSlayer’s dimension to voice their complaints personally. Not my fault if they got lost along the way and became Hell’s thralls.

lets be honest, DOOM is too violent... But this is why we like it.

"Doom is violent!" Doom fans: Yes.

These are the same people who think vanilla ice cream is spicy.

I play violent video games all the time, but if I see an injury in the real world that is any worse than a small cut I'm immediately uncomfortable. I can't stand real world blood.

I was a violent person from the start, violent video games just gave me an outlet that didn't involve burying other children in shallow graves.

humanity, loves to take the easiest answer, which tends to be blaming something or someone else. and there's an old saying my dad has told me. "work smarter, not harder" when the irony in this situation is that the harder answer is the smarter one

I just want to add to my previous comment that I got bullied from 1rst to 4th grade but good parenting and external help did more than enough to keep me from doing anything irrational

Fun fact: since video games became a thing, crimes have gone down And they say there's been a rise?

I've played games since 12 (I'm 17 I know I came in late) and many of them if not the majority have been bloody as hell and many of the people I know say I'm really chill and a nice guy, to not extend this too much, it depends on various factors one of these being what you mentioned, bullying and lack of parenting, we also have too take in to consideration the psychological background of the person, that's all I a can say for the moment

I'm incredibly happy to say that my mom, my dad and my older brother were all playing video games as well, my brother even played multiplayer games with me on seperate computers, and they never blamed any of my mental instabilities upon them. They always listened and knew that school was the problem, or people that ignored me at school, always trying to help me get better and push through, and never took away my coping, which was playing video games. Of course, they would tell me to study more, but never took away my pc as "motivation" or "punishment" they knew what games mean to me as a hobby, and my dad saw me play some games on the PC and always researched upon them, even if new, he always figured out the names of the characters by looking the game up on the internet. I absolutely love my family for introducing me to gaming. They support me so much so that when I was still a child/teen, they would help me buy some games by their card, or in-game currency, of course, only occassionally so I wouldn't be addicted to spending money ingame. For bdays, and stuff like that. They supported my decisions in getting a gaming laptop, and for my partner, they also provided some stuff like old monitors for her own gaming PC, since my dad works as an IT guy and can get his hands on some old monitors that are free because they are having minor issues that he can fix himself at home and they work just as new, same with other PC components. I used to play Doom as a 5 year old and I still do today, and I would never hurt another person by words, let alone physically. I'm scared of arguements and any conflict, never seeking it. Always trying to keep my calm. It saddens me to know there are people that blame video games for everything; violent thoughts, behaviour all the way to doing worse at school; and then even s*icide or m*rder.

9:55 "This level of extreme violence shouldnt be considered normal" Well no fricciding chit, Captain Sherlock! It never was and never will be, and thats the point of if.

If videogames were to be banned or something it would only increase children's problems, a lot of people play videogames to let off some steam, relax, etc me included. It is a hobby for a reason

"Feminist": *singles out the vagery for being feminine* Hell Knights and Barons: :/

A few years ago I had to do a school project on a topic (where we needed to read scientific articles on a topic of our choice) and I chose exactly this topic of violence X games. The conclusion I came to after doing this work was almost word-for-word the same thing you said at 16:09 Also, when I did this homework, there was a shooting at a school in another state in my country and the blame was, unsurprisingly, placed on games.

Wow we in 1992 now???? XD

The thing that always gets me is that there are multiple scientific studies that show that violent video games don’t cause violence and the people who complain that they do also are people who say that we need to trust the science.

I play DOOM I'm anti-war Yes we exist, boomers

I'm not a psychologist but from what I've seen and experienced violence comes from someone's nature and how they are or have been raised and violent video games just help violent people Express their violence and in your average person I would assume / hope that people can separate them from reality. ... Also I don't need video games to make me a pyromaniac I just am one Edit: I am the exact same video games did ignite a passion for learning about weapons and War history and you get the point

Thanks for making this video, Midnight! I’m a media educator and work with children ages 4-18. I’ve long advocated that media isn’t the problem (especially DOOM), it’s the access parents allow at home, disregard for/no knowledge of rating systems like the ESRB, no use of parental controls (and they are literally baked into everything), and general lack of restrictions on consumed content. In our connected world, it’s very rare for parents to recognize the effects of too much alone time with technology can have on child development. It’s all learned behaviour. When kids see their family on devices, they learn that this is acceptable behaviour. The number one social thing kids need is to be heard and unless parents put in the work, there will almost certainly be a disconnect. Thanks again for a great video (as always)! Love & Respect, Sean

A painful thing as a woman who enjoys games like Doom is that everyone doubts I actually enjoy them or assume I'm an insane anti-games "feminist", and that stops me from actually interacting with people over a subject I really enjoy, because I'm scared of being rejected or bullied due to people assuming I hate games due to being a woman. This isn't happening all the time, and thanks to being well, a profile pic and a name on a screen, I can just let everyone assume I'm a dude and get on with it, but it still feels like hiding. All because of these "FeMiNisT" idiots who need to touch grass. They're literally gatekeeping females away from video games, and then claiming to be feminists. So yeah. There are girls who enjoy games like Doom (That I will have to wait to move out to play, because I got lectured about realistic violence in games by my parents over DmC5. Apparently a wacky woohoo pizza man wielding two halves of an electtic demon motorbike and hitting a demon lizard that turns into a wheel in a comically over-the-top way is realistic violence, s o m e h o w.) Anyways, thanks a lot for this, people need to hear this. I'm glad it wasn't a hot take and you actually called out those people for being the liars they are. Lots just assume feminism actually is that, and it's important that someone finally makes the difference and dismantles their arguments in a civilized and intellectual way. You're breaking their whole narrative, good work! My own take on one of those Twitter posts... They are the insane ones for not managing to make the difference between a real body and a 3D render. I'm studying to work in that industry, and all I see where they see violence is a 3D render of a chainsaw playing an animation upon contact with the hitbox of another 3D rendered entity that plays its own animation upon contact. These aren't real bodies, people, and anyone who is unable to make the difference between a real body and the image of a body needs some form of reality check. I'm more worried about people loosing contact with reality over social media than violence in video games.

With the lot of us playing violent games as kids, I can see a lot of us bonding with our kids while playing games. Hell, I’ll save a copy of halo mcc for my kid.

We're still beating this bush around? If you have a problem with video games, just don't play them. It's just that simple. But no, they have to complain and bitch about stupid shit. There always has to be a scapegoat because people are so irresponsible to raise their children correctly. It's ignorant and I wish people would mature and raise their kids right, but because of stupidity and laziness, that's never going to happen.

This video sums up the whole topic of the actual reasons behind violence. The media one consumes does dictate one’s actions. The real life issues do, but it all gets pinned on violent video games, and as a result all the other enjoyers of those games get grouped into that category unfairly. I’ve grown up playing Super Mario and I’ve never had the urge to go outside and stomp on mushrooms and turtles. I’ve personally caught flak before for enjoying games like Call of Duty, Halo, and Doom so this topic really hits close to home.

As someone who has been playing M rated games since I was 10 (It started with GTA, Red Dead, CoD, etc.), not once have I ever had the thought of killing people or becoming a psychopath Let’s be real, the only reason people still pull this shit out of their ass no matter how many times it’s proven wrong is so they can rage bait for views, money and clicks

When I saw the title I bursted out laughing, Doom being to violent is like saying how the pool is bad for getting people wet

I am a high functioning autistic, and violent video games was how i found my passion for guns and gun design. If their was a link, then i would be violent because when i was younger i had no social skills due to my autism.

Could SCP 4606 Deimos survive in dooms hell universe ?

But isn't that the purpose of doom? A guy killing demons to avenge his rabbit? I am pretty sure that doom is purposely violent and not gonna lie doom is very fun i have been playing doom 2016 on switch and i am loving it can't wait to play eternal i have it but i haven't played it

PREACH, MY DOOMBROTHER IN ARMS!

Just stumbled on this channel. Good video. Will watch more. Thanks man.

I have been playing doom, starcraft, 7 days to die, overwatch, titanfall and other games that are considered "violent" since I was a child and it was one of my most helpful coping skills for rough times.

Yes. Thank you. You are so right. Finally someone gets that violence in children are caused by their upbringing. This is Americas huge problem. We’re trying to remove the father from the home. And we’re so confused as to why these shootings keep happening. And everyone goes to blame the guns. Not the lack of parents in these peoples childhoods

I'm glad that you came at this with a intelligent and level headed approach this is something that has been talked about since I was a kid and has been disproven repetitively through multiple studies all peer reviewed

the one thing that video games taught me is to try again even if I fail

What doesn’t cause people to kill: video games What DOES cause people to kill: abuse (Source: I was never a gamer but I was abused and my homicidal thoughts make me much closer to being a murderer than any gamer)

I have a history of violence. Not trying to chest thump or anything, I've just lived a violent life in my past, and the best way I've ever found to keep it at bay is playing violent games. Any commentary around violent games influencing violent behavior is simply demonstrably false. No evidence has ever supported it.

10:00 It’s like when you touch fire and your surprised that it’s hot.

The fact that doom makes me stop being angry because the demons dying makes me happy cuz they are like my anger and the doom slayer is like the stuff makes me hapoy

"mental illness causes violent behaviors" this is about the only point I disagree with, the better phrasing would have been untreated mental illness or ignored mental illness

I understand the difference between fiction and reality, and I still think that most brutal violence in video games is unmerited and unnecessary. However, there’s something intensely cathartic about inflicting brutal violence against inhuman, objectively evil monsters who seek the destruction of humanity. It’s not violence for the sake of it, but it’s violence with a noble goal.

Video games is an outlet, very therapeutic. It's like people who listen to death metal, or hardcore gangster rap. It helps calm the mind. Great Video Midnight.

"Nothing is worth issuing death threats." I wish I could send these words back through time, because the minute you said that my mind immediately flashed back to reading about death threats about stuff like the devil may cry reboot, superior spider-man, Tokyo Ghoul: Root A, all good examples of overreaction and the tunnel vision you mentioned.

People who can't tell the difference between reality and fiction should not be playing video games

Man the only thing they should say "he's saying the truth", is you.

2:55 this part of the video got interrupted by an opera gx ad and it went like "these games teach a child to enjoy inflicting OPERA GX"

Does violence in video games influence my life? Yes *BUT* i let out my anger and frustration in the game, not in real life

So playing Doom won't turn me into the Doomslayer? WTF? I thought that I would become a god just by playing this game.

We still milking this, are we?

Violence in video games honestly reliefs stress for me especially doom

I agree with everything you said in the video, I love doom and violent game. and I believe that it is a matter of common sense for the people but if people don`t have that then what can I tell you.

I have never really enjoyed games where you play as the "bad guy" , cause killing innocents who didn't asked for it just tears me appart, however I love games where you play as a guy/gal who isn't blindled by a the concept of " a never ending fight between being good or bad" like in almost every anime plot (wich can be ok but I personnaly find them to be really immature and illogical for the most part) I like Characters who accepts themselves for who they are and does what they trully wants instead of living in denial. Characters like Doomguy (especially in both classics and 2016), The team Fortress team, Duke Nukem and so many more are really likable for this, they do what they think is right and don't bother with the brainded drama queens, wich is why politics and video games don't mix at all, the Characters don't give a damn so why should we?

u know whats funny, no one complains or seeks everything on Netflix to be banned. game of thrones,vikings......these are both very bloody shows the injustice film by dc.....has a lot of killing why cant they protest and say "ban dc comics and marvle".....they make good shows but lots of violence simple........ITS ALL FICTION the game is nothing but fiction .....so is EVERY ACTION GAME .....like GTA, Souls games, Elden ring, bla bla bla the list is endless why cant they look at moster hunter .....doesn't that game show poaching at its finest?.......no!?.....cause its fictional....ryt spending ur time and energy to ban a game for its design and lore ......srsly ......if u dont like it, do what a normal person does, LEAVE well this got long😅

ID software: makes a game meant to be as violent as possible Journalists: its too violent

Parents today put their childrens in front of screens for 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, 12 month a year without putting much care other then sheltering and feeding. Yet they blame video games for their childrens bad behaviour. Absolute Geniuses.

OK I know I’m gonna get a lot of hate for this this is gonna be a joke so don’t take it seriously But These women never played video gamers Some women complain too much

This video will prove if midnight is still clickbaiting or improved and moved on

Ok doomguy should know NEVER to put a rabbit on its back. Daisy will get stressed and scared

Blaming video games on violence is like blaming car crashes on bumper cars.

The stress of school bullying, life responsibilities, natural depression and substance abuse causes people to be violent, video games just let people call each other the hard R and whine when sniped across the map

Hi mustache looks like two parana plants SCREAMING at one and other

Great points, you are spot on

“That’s the point, sergeant.”

Violence in video games don’t make people violent, it’s the online community

Every day, I come home from school, eat a sandwich, and play Ghost Recon. Equip some favorite guns, and just crusade base to base for a bit. Stress... *Vanishes*

Something I learned from my dad is that you need to have balance you can’t just focus on things like doom you also need to focus on more light hearted stuff like kirby

Hay mi Mexico hermoso haha~♥️ good video my man

Preach🙌

I’ve been a regular viewer of your doom related content recently and at first I was not sure if I enjoyed your content enough to subscribe. Today, however, I’ve decided to subscribe to your content. You have a very balanced perspective and I appreciate your heartfelt honesty about these issues. Looking forward to more of your content. Take care bro.

9:32 *crying baby sounds intensify

subtitles say resting nibble XD good video, i like it!

I was in a very irritating and aggravating time in my life when I got Doom Eternal, if anything it's made me less aggressive because I get all my anger out. Doom Eternal and Pavlov Shack VR zombies we're both really helpful, and I am very thankful and grateful for violent video games

The true gamer chair is the dinner chair.

I've been playing videogames (mostly violent M rated ones) since I was 4. 20 years later and I am a super chill guy, and still playing violent games.

I played some doom eternal, now I can see the entire DOOM eternal gui and it also makes me want to forge a real life crucible blade.

Adults from the 90s:these games are violent Also them:watches you know what

Loving the Doom guy and Daisy thumbnail. No joke, when I think doom I think about Daisy

Please never stop uploading videos

Doom has always been this franchise that helps me pull myself up in my darkest moments. When I was a kid - it was fear of the dark and monsters under the bed, lol. Later throughout my youth it was depression and rejection. Later it helped me address my existential fears, stress, and recently, even health issues. Playing Doom games cyclically whenever "life got hard" forced me to reflect and battle my "inner demons" (pun intended) and turn a new chapter in life in order to fix myself and be a better, healthier person for myself, and then peers around me. It has that effect on me, I guess. Speaking of violence - I get how it can affect some younglings without proper parental guidance. Kids tend to replicate everything... But then again they can replicate the news, the movies, the TV shows, as well.

I was literally playing DOOM 4 (2016) while watching/just listening to this video XD. Still though, everything was very well said in this video, thanks for making this awesome content.

Get em' Midnight!

Thank you midnight

i love how i play stuff like blades and sorcery and pavlov but ive never hit an actual person once

"Mick Gordon" attacked another Doom Music video

Good video. Very cool. 😁

Great video!! It’s sad how news media platforms paint video games as an entertainment that will cause people to become violent when this isn’t the case. I’d argue that movies have more violence and adult content in them compared to video games I wonder why news media platforms don’t paint movies in a bad light they only target video games.

My friend introduced me to DOOM because they thought i was stressed becaue i was getting bullied t school even though my dad kept telling the teachers and stuff it never got sorted still hasn't may i add so when i started playing DOOM i loved it because it helped me relive stress and have fun and forget about my worries so whenever i'm stressed i'll load up DOOM eternal and play some battlemode or even replay the story a bit