Video games and aggression

Are violent games harmless? Does violence in video games lead to aggression in the real world? Is there any scientific evidence to support the claims that violent games contribute to aggressive and violent behaviour? This paper evaluates the evidences that purport to show a stronger link between violent games and aggressive behaviour.

Keywords: phobia, risk, anxiety, video games, aggression, violence, violent games, aggressive behaviour, violent behaviour, computer games, real-life violence, real-life aggression