Why do we get such a kick out of kicking a digital bad guy while he is on the ground?
The answer: It's fun to go against the grain when there are no reprecussions.
So, I'm wondering what violent video games are most fun.
Here's a short list.
5. EA Sports Boxing: It's realistic, competitive and rewarding when you knock your opponent to the mat.
4. Bully: For once, we get to be the terror in high school and get points for it.
3. Resident Evil 4: The good thing is, you're taking it out on zombies. And frankly, I've got a few friends who are less productive than the walking dead.
2. Grand Theft Auto: It might become the most popular video game in the modern era.
1. Mortal Combat: This started it all. It was legendary for finishing moves that allowed your character to decapitate the other guy.
How could any of the wrestling games not get mentioned in this list. I once beat a man with a steel chair for 10 minutes and somehow still lost the match!
Conan O'Brian made a few short parody videos of a "toned down" version of Grand Theft Auto.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXGSwx29EjI
And how can you not include any of the Doom games on the list - or Castle Wolfenstein - shooting the Nazi's was a blast.