The bill has yet to be voted on, but Chicago already imposes a $1,000 fine on retailers who are caught selling violent video games to anyone under 18. And video games are often cited as causes of concern following public displays of violence in the United States. 'Grand Theft Auto' ban IL representative proposes banning popular video game, says it contributes to Chicago-area carjackings. Lawmakers in Hawaii proposed banning video games with loot boxes after worries that these mechanics are gambling. Video games have long been a target of lawmakers, for reasons beyond violence. We believe the solution to this complex problem resides in examining thoroughly the actual factors that drive such behaviors rather than erroneously ascribing blame to videogames based solely upon speculation.” In a statement to IGN, the Electronic Software Association (ESA) disagreed with the proposed bill, saying: “While our industry understands and shares the concerns about what has been happening in Chicago, there simply is no evidence of a link between interactive entertainment and real-world violence. It’s not a how-to manual it’s a playground, Jagoda said. I wish Grand Theft Auto taught me how to steal a car. The bill will also modify the current definition of 'violent video game' under the Criminal Code to mean video games that 'allows a user or player to control a character within the video game that is encouraged to perpetuate human-on-human violence in which the player kills or otherwise causes serious physical or psychological harm to another human or an animal.' The Chicago Police Department declined to comment on the possible correlation.

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