A thought-provoking journey into the ethical landscape of modern video games and their social consequences

Every single day a whopping 60% of Americans fire up their gaming console, pick up their phone, or plunk down in their gaming chair to play video games. Video games are everywhere! And like every other human pursuit, where they go, ethical concerns about them follow. When are they sexist and are some instances of gaming violence immoral? Do they hurt kids or turn them into addicts? Do they unfairly manipulate players into spending our hard-earned money? Should some aspects of games or themes be censored, and if so, how and by whom? What are the responsibilities of game studios? Parents? Gaming platforms? The government?

In Play Nice, philosopher and host of the Ethics and Video Games podcast, Shlomo Sher, provides readers a first-of-its-kind comprehensive look into the divisive moral issues at the heart of modern gaming, incorporating contemporary psychological research and moral arguments from both academic and popular media sources. It's written to directly address its readers with the aim of inspiring them to reflect more deeply on these issues and arrive at their own conclusions. It also examines how video games can be a tool (just like other forms of media) for encouraging us to think about serious questions, including how we should live our lives.

Whether you're a gamer, a parent, or simply curious about the broader implications of video games, this book challenges you to think critically about the ethical and social impact of play.

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• Publication Date: April 21, 2026
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• Print Length: 418 Pages
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