The American Psychological Association stated, in 2015, that a correlation between the use of violent video games and aggressive behavior was observed.

Video games are often seen as a possible cause to violent actions, notably in the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, but academic studies have yet to identify solid evidences linking violence in video games and violent behavior. Video games since their inception have been the subject of concern due to the depictions of violence they may contain, which have heightened as the technology behind video games improve the amount of visual detail and realism of games. 1.2.5 Criminal activity, online safety, and cybersecurityĪreas of controversy Related to video game content Violence.1.2.4 Alt-right and far-right associations.1.2.2 Gaming culture and online harassment.1.2.1 Gaming addiction, gaming disorder, and other health-related concerns.1.1.7 Portrayal of race, nationality, and ethnicity.1.1.6 Portrayal of sexual orientation and gender identity.1.1.3 Content regulation and censorship.

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