Sam Calleja/Rappler
Extremists use video games and gaming culture as a springboard to start the process of turning a child or teen into someone much more violent than they normally would be
Extremists exploit video games and gaming culture to recruit children and teens into violent behavior, using platforms like Roblox and private servers to find targets.
Bad actors often move their interactions to private communication apps like Discord and Telegram to evade detection and manipulate vulnerable individuals.
Preventive measures include parental intervention and the implementation of age-appropriate settings by game developers, though challenges remain in enforcing these protections effectively.
