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ISU Researcher Claims Video Games Experience Allows Causal Link to Violence

I read several stories on violence and video games today (CNN, Washington Post). Comments to these stories note that the link between violence and video game activity is not causal, but these folks probably did not read study cited because the logic of this study cannot be dismissed with the traditional position that pre-existing characterstics [...]

Posted 03 November 2008 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

APA Games Review Mixed

A press release from the 2008 convention of the American Psychological Association summarized papers presented on the topic of video games. The results seem mixed:

playing video games can improve cognitive and perceptual skill
surgeons who played video games requiring spatial skills and hand dexterity and then performed a drill testing these skills were significantly faster
those [...]

Posted 20 August 2008 † grabe § General ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Video Game Revolution

If you are interested in video games, you might find a site from PBS to be of interest. The site offers supplemental material associated with a program entitled the Video Game Revolution. The site does contain video segments from the program and a flash approximation of a classic game (similar to Galaga).

Posted 23 May 2007 † § General ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged:

Video Game Violence

The Washington Post has a nice piece on the consequences of playing violent video games. The article references several studies that appear to come down on opposite sides of the issue (i.e., leads or does not lead to violence). This appears to be a useful starting point for those wanting to become acquainted with the [...]

Posted 18 August 2005 † § General ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: