Why do people play violent video games

What you are really asking for is free psychiatric advice for your Buddy,who is playing those games and - is he mentally deranged because he loves playing them? Being able to get involved and "into" a good movie is like being there. To get "into" a violent video game and be a "participant" is thrilling. This is called entertainment. Both movies and violent video games are fantasies meant to juggle one's emotions for various mental satisfactions. They want to make you come back and play again. When the movie is over or the violent game is over a person is let down to the reality of everday life and routines. Everyday life can be as exciting as the movies or the video games. You never know what will happen next.