03.10.2020 - By Iowa Public Radio
Violent video games are wildly popular and have been for decades. Games such as Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, Doom and so many more are played by children across the country. In the new book " Game On! Sensible Answers about Video Games and Media Violence ," Iowa State University psychologists Doug Gentile and Craig Anderson explore the impact of media violence, including violent video games, on children and analyze behavioral trends. "You get desensitized. And not only desensitized