Violence isn't a new concept in gaming. Since video games first hit the arcade, players were always engaged in violence, whether shooting down alien spaceships or dodging barrels thrown by an angry gorilla. However, the levels of violence and realism in games have reached astronomical new heights since then. Despite pushback from parents and politicians over the years, video games are even more violent today than ever.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/most-violent-gaming-franchises-ever/