Do video games make kids more violent?

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The American Psychological Association recommended in 2005 that all violence be reduced in video games marketed to children and youth, after an expert committee reviewed research indicating that exposure to video-game violence increase youths' aggressive thoughts and behavior. However, there is substantial debate among psychologists over whether violent behavior can be blamed on video games, as well as about the long-lasting negative effects of video violence on young people.

Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Electronic Games, Influence, Children, Video games, Child behavior, Child behaviour

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Video games: Pinball precursor

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Some historians believe pinball was the mechanical precursor of video games, but Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student Steve Russell, who created a rocketship game called 'Spacewar!' in 1961, is generally considered the inventor of video games. Computer games, since then, became increasingly sophisticated as computer animation permitted film-like dramas with original scripts and music, and by the late 1980s began moving from bars and arcades to homes.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Usage, Forecasts and trends, History, Market trend/market analysis, Video game industry, Video games industry, Pinball machines

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Video games: 'Sims' inventor exploring new frontiers in creativity

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Will Wright, inventor of 'The Sims', the most popular personal computer (PC) game of all time, is ready to explore new frontiers in creativity with his new game 'Spore', which would be ready for release in 2007. Wright believes gaming gives children an early experience with testing models in a simulated environment, an important skill as science, and other fields increasingly revolve around simulation.

Electronic computers, Prepackaged software, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Personal & Home Computers, Innovations, Computer games, Computer game, Wright, Will, Spore (Computer game)

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