Is buying realistic shooters a moral choice?

I recently came across an interesting video posted on YouTube by the Idea Channel, which asks the question: “Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice?”.

In light of the tragic gun violence news that has been hitting media of late, and the various civil wars that have been raging across the globe for decades, this might just be a very pertinent question for gamers these days.

At what point should your moral compass begin to dictate the types of gaming content you consume, and the types of companies you are supporting through your game purchase?

Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta present the argument best, so if you are interested in the debate, spare 5 minutes to watch the video below.

If you play video games, you’ve shot a gun. And those guns are REALISTIC. So real that many are actually LICENSED by IRL arms dealers. Which means that when you buy a video game, you’re also putting money in the pockets of those gun manufacturers. That’s fine and dandy if you’re a fan of guns, but if you are someone who considers themselves anti-gun, this creates quite the moral quandary.