Violent video games and real violence: there's a link but it's not so simple
- Written by Brad Bushman, Professor of Communication and Psychology, The Ohio State University
One can't accurately predict a rampage shooting based on exposure to violent video games or any other single factor.ScreenShots of Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare/Brother Games screenshotPublic debate on the effects of violent video games can become especially contentious in the wake of a rampage shooting, such as the recent killing of nine people in...




