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Video games not linked to violent behavior, study shows
Video games not linked to violent behavior, study shows
A meta-analysis of research going back over a decades shows that playing video games does not lead to violent behavior. 23 Jul 2020
Violent games have 'corrosive effect', warns Nick Clegg
Violent games have 'corrosive effect', warns Nick Clegg
UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has warned about the corrosive effect of violent video games in the wake of the recent Navy Yard shooting in the United States. 20 Sep 2013 - 2 comments
Connecticut senator talks video games violence
Connecticut senator talks video games violence
U.S. senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) has responded to questions from GameSpot as part of a Google hangout on the issue of video game violence and their potential role in mass shootings. 26 Jun 2013 - 6 comments
Nancy Pelosi: Game violence can't be singled out in gun debate
Nancy Pelosi: Game violence can't be singled out in gun debate
Nancy Pelosi has called out a Fox News achor for attempting to harper on only one piece of the issue of gun violence in America, blaming video games. 11 Feb 2013 - 38 comments
EA chief says no link between video games and violent behavior
EA chief says no link between video games and violent behavior
Electronic Arts chief executive John Riccitiello has responded to attacks on video games following tragic shootings in the United States. 02 Feb 2013 - 5 comments
British MP targets violent games again
British MP targets violent games again
Labour MP Keith Vaz tables another Early Day Motion (EDM) in parliament attacking video game violence, citing testimony from Anders Behring Breivik 08 May 2012 - 5 comments
British MP wants discussion on violent games
British MP wants discussion on violent games
British Member of Parliament calls for a discussion on the effects of violent video games on young players. 10 Dec 2011 - 10 comments
Noel Gallagher blames video games for UK riots
Noel Gallagher blames video games for UK riots
Ex-Oasis fading star crying heart out again over violent video games. The world watched as parts of British society tore their own cities ...... 15 Aug 2011 - 14 comments
Christian Police Association seeks video game ban
Christian Police Association seeks video game ban
Focuses on upcoming 2K Games title, The Darkness II. The heads of the Christian Police Fellowship have taken aim at violent video games, ...... 14 Aug 2011 - 30 comments
EMA reaction to California violent games law being struck down
EMA reaction to California violent games law being struck down
Entertainment Merchants Association reacts to Monday's Supreme Court decision. On Monday, the United States supreme court shot down a California ...... 28 Jun 2011
Supreme Court halts California violent games law
Supreme Court halts California violent games law
Supreme Court sides with rulings of District Court and Appeals Court. Video games are protected speech under the First Amendment to the Unites ...... 27 Jun 2011 - 3 comments
     

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