It’s not the first time such acts have been blamed on games, either.
Call of Duty also came under immense scrutiny for the infamous “No Russian” mission.
For three decades, it has been an incredibly controversial topic across the globe.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, however, says that he’s “not worried”.
“Entertainment gives people an opportunity to release feelings, engage in feelings, entertainment tells stories.
The notion [that] entertainment creating behaviour has been tested and disproved over and over again.”
But it was hugely controversial at the time among mainstream media outlets.
Nonetheless, the debate still rages on with every passing year.