- Myth: Violent video games make players violent - Do violent games make people violent?No long-term aggression after habitual and temporary violent gamingChildren are at risk, but watching games isn’t a problemThe player character induces aggressive or non-aggressive behaviorViolent games make us feel good but don’t reduce aggressive thoughts - So, what explains the observed violence claims?The environment pushes people toward aggressionViolent games may make players less helpfulSome violent people choose violent games to maintain their identitySensational stories are sticky and make us overestimate their occurrenceGames are played as an excuse to protect oneselfGaming frustration leads to aggressionViolent games bring out aggression in angry people more than others - Toxic gaming - Takeaway Why do we play violent games?In most cases, factors other than the actual violence within the game better explain real-life violence.No long-term aggression after habitual and temporary violent gaming The amount of research exploring the link between violent gaming and aggression is exponentially increasing, with possibly thousands of studies getting published each year.Or have money to afford help and cope with difficulties (gaming can be an expensive hobby).This avatar can be male, or female, with customized clothing and accessories, or sometimes even something like a spoon or an apple."