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25 Video Game Violence Studies, Summarised
With video games so consistently a topic in the mass media’s examinations of the recent Sandy Hook shooting, we decided to take a look at the studies that try to determine what effect — if any — video games have on violent or aggressive behaviour. President Obama made a call for more studies, providing the CDC with $US10 million in which to do their research. But here’s a handy flash card for the ones that already exist.
I’m Mentally Ill, I Love Violent Video Games, And They’ve Never Made Me Feel Like Killing Anyone
When it was reported that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre were big fans of Doom, the original first person shooter in the eyes of many, I dismissed the idea that violent video games could have been responsible for inspiring the event. As a lifelong devotee of video games the idea seemed ridiculous.
Can We Talk About The Joy Of Violence Without Sounding Like Complete Psychopaths?
In a fit of frustration over Hotline Miami and the way gamers discuss violent games, I ended up talking to game critic/provocateur Cara Ellison. She adores Hotline Miami, you see.
There Is Barely Any Link Between Video Games And Gun Murders. Even In France.
The mad dash to blame games or to disprove that they are responsible for violent behaviour continues. This time, we’ve got a study via the Washington Post that analyses the world’s largest video game markets.
The Many, Many Stabbings Of Far Cry 3
As I edited together my video preview of Far Cry 3, something struck me. More accurately, something stabbed me. You sure are going to kill a lot of people (and animals!) using a machete in this game!
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