Violence and video games

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Since their inception in the 1970s, video games have often been criticized by some individuals for violent content. Politicians, parents, and other activists have claimed that violence in video games can be tied to violent behavior, particularly in children, and have sought ways to regulate the sale of video games. Studies have shown no connection between video games and violent behavior. The American Psychological Association states that while there is a well-established link between violent video games and aggressive behaviors, there is insufficient scientific evidence to support a causal link between violent video games and actual criminal violence, and that attributing acts of violence to violent video gaming "is not scientifically sound."

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