Sure... a game that glorifies being bad is good. Seriously... I don't care that much about violence in games, but games that glorify you being the bad guy I have serious issues with.

The difference between the two--at least in my opinion--is when you're viewing a film, such as 'Scarface,' you're a spectator; you're not actively involved with the acts being simulated, you are only bearing witness to them. Where with a video game, such as the GTA franchise, you play the part of the thief, the rapist, the murderer etc.

However I've never played GTA, nor have I ever watched it be played. So it's mostly conjecture on my part. Nevertheless it's still between the individual and God.

As you've pointed out, you've not played it, nor seen it played. The games do leave the choice up to you, as to how to accomplish the goals established. Many people (my wife included) think GTA is just about beating up prostitutes, but I don't recall any mission where you actually had to beat up a prostitute.


And I TOTALLY respect that.