Iowa State researchers say there is a strong connection between violent video games and youth violence and delinquency. Photo by Bob Elbert AMES, Iowa – People are quick to point the finger or dismiss ...

The suggestion that video games influence mass shooters has surfaced again. The investigation into the latest deadly school shooting is far from over, but that hasn't stopped some people from drawing ...

The inspiration to write this article came from my recent experience of working a shift in a child and adolescent psychiatric unit for children under 10 years old. I observed firsthand how a child’s ...

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In Part 1 of this post, I talked about research on how playing violent video games is related to aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Overall, the evidence points to small effects of violent ...

Parents might wonder if video games effect their kids' moods and behavior, expose them to predatory interactions online, or even cause them to be more violent. The truth is more nuanced: There is ...

A new study that examined brain function in 44 teens after they played video games found that those who played violent games have lingering effects on brain functions that heighten emotional arousal ...

When people watch violent video game characters, the race of those digital avatars can shape the viewers’ racial biases in real life. A recent experiment published in the International Journal of ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Video game censorship has always been a hot topic, and it still ...