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Video games are traditionally targeted as an easy scapegoat whenever an act of violence can be, even remotely, linked to the hobby in any way. Who hasn’t seen countless headlines claiming that FPS’s train people to kill and GTA teaches them to steal cars and beat up hookers? When will these people begin to realize that just because it is easy to point their finger at video games, it doesn’t mean they had anything to do with these acts? Perhaps sooner than one might think, thanks to the results of a recent study carried out by Texas A&M International University associate professor Dr. Christopher J. Ferguson and found by CVG.  Ferguson outlined the study saying “103 young adults were given a frustration task and then randomized to play no game, a non-violent game, a violent game with good versus evil theme, or a violent game in which they played ‘the bad guy.'” And the results, Ferguson claims “suggest that violent games reduce depression and hostile feelings in players through mood management.” While Ferguson still suggests more research into the subject is needed, these initial results are certainly good news for the often demonized video game industry. |