Haven't We Been Here Before? Video Games, Violence, And The Link That Doesn't Hold Up

An earlier version of this article appeared in Game Informer Magazine issue 301, May 2018. The article has been updated and amended to reflect recent research and events. Sometimes the worst songs have memorable refrains - but just because you can still hum the song 20 years later doesn't mean it's time for a modern cover. The purported links between video game playing and real-life violent acts makes for a popular tune. It always does the uncomfortable task of distracting people from the real d...