The French riots are a complex issue with many facets. Amidst the discussions, one user has put forth examples such as Stardew Valley, Doom, and Kerbal Space Program to counter President Macron's assertion that video games are to blame. However, numerous other users dismiss the President's claims as an attempt to divert attention from the 'real issues', such as the police killing of a 17-year-old.
Expressing their discontent, one user writes, 'President Macron, I think you're a dumbass. Maybe you're deflecting from the real issues, as usual. But it's not 1995 anymore.'
Others express skepticism about Macron's claims, citing the lack of evidence and highlighting that Riot Games, the company behind League of Legends, is more than just a games company.
'I can't find any evidence that Riot is a game company,' one user says. 'I'm sorry, but that's not how it works.'
'If Riot is supposed to be a game company, there should be evidence that they make games,' another user asserts.
Many users also emphasize that the notion of a game being good or bad is subjective, and argue that games can be improved over time.
'Stardew Valley is one of the best games I've ever played,' one user comments. 'I can only imagine how much better it would be if they had more time to work on it.'
'Just because you don't like a game doesn't mean it's bad,' another user points out. 'Just because you like a game doesn't mean it's good.'
In a lighthearted remark, one user humorously suggests that the release of Grand Theft Auto V caused the French Revolution.
'I'm pretty sure the French Revolution was caused by Grand Theft Auto V,' they jokingly state.
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The French riots are a complex issue with many facets. One thing is for sure: the potential solutions are not as simple as 'stop making violent games'.
