Offscreen bloodshed stains Counter-Strike

This is a consequence that is always been talked about by people. Video games turn gamers violent.In Novosibirsk, Russia, a simple one on one game of Counter-Strike ended in the brutal murder of a seventeen-year-old by his fourteen-year-old rival. This is indeed shocking !!!

According to the investigation report on the Novosibirsk Prosecutor’s Office website, the two boys had met at a local cyber café to play Counter-Strike together. Alexei, the older of the two boys, had continuously defeated his younger rival which led to several fights breaking out, only to be broken up by the café's administrator. During the night, both boys were drinking alcohol and continued to play the game, despite their rapidly degrading relationship.
After yet another defeat Alexander decided to take revenge on Alexei.

With his another 17-year-old friend he waited outside until around 3 a.m. when Alexei finished playing and left the club. Then Alexander hit him with a brick on the head, and beat him to death.The half-buried body was discovered the following morning by residents. In court the killer testified that his older friend just stood by and watched the murder. He was found guilty and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment at a penal colony for minors.

This shocking event will surely lead to another debate about cons and pros of Video Games especially one that deals with violence and bloodshed.