Often a source of criticism and concern, we wanted to discuss how violence in video games affects our opinions of their entertainment value. We also examine violence as it relates to American culture, what we are willing to tolerate or embrace and actions we do not tend to code as "violent" in nature.

Further Reading:

The Huffington Post, "Video Games Are Not to Blame for Mass Shootings"

NPR, "It's A Duel: How Do Violent Video Games Affect Kids?"

Psychology Today, "Can Video Games Cause Violence?"

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