Playing 'violent' video games as a child does NOT lead to aggressive behaviour

Researchers from Massey University, the University of Tasmania and Stetson University reviewed multiple long-term studies into video games and aggression. They found no evidence of a substantial link between'aggressive game content' and signs of anger or rage later on in childhood. 'Poor quality studies' in the past likely exaggerated the impact of games on aggression, while better quality studies show the effects of gaming are'negligible'. Regulation of violent games also did not appear likely to reduce aggression in real life, suggesting parents shouldn't worry about their kids shooting up virtual enemies. Real-life displays of violence, such as mass shootings in the US, have famously been blamed on video games by some politicians, rather than lax gun regulation and easy access to firearms.