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May 29 2012

Do video games produce real-life violence?

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The disturbing trend of school shootings around the world has dragged violence in video games into the hot seat. But are violent video games actually more capable of producing real violence in gamers or is it just the latest victim of societal hysteria?

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Josh and Chuck dive into the contentious debate over whether violent video games actually cause real-world violence, exploring both sides of this ongoing controversy. They examine studies showing potential links between gaming and aggression, discuss high-profile cases where video games were blamed for tragic incidents, and consider the critics who argue the research is flawed or that other factors are being overlooked. The hosts wrestle with the complex question of whether we're looking for simple answers to much more complicated problems involving youth violence and behavior.


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The Basketball Diaries
The Basketball Diaries
1995 1h 42m
★ 7.4
"she sued Sony and Nintendo and Time Warner and Palm Pictures because Clebold and Harris had also watched the basketball diaries — Josh mentioned the movie as one of the media influences cited in a lawsuit following the Columbine shooting." — Josh

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