The idea of video games affecting real-world violence has been around since I was a child. I remember forming an opinion about it when I was but a fledgling gamer who enjoyed violent video games but had no desire to commit violence in the real world. Unfortunately, this topic has made its way into the spotlight yet again in a particular court case, but instead of recording an episode in which we list out the reasons why the idea doesn't hold water, my guest and I sat down and explored whether or not our exposure to violence in video games starting from a young age has affected us in any negative ways.

Come listen in on our discussion as we explore whether or not violence in video games has made us numb to violence, has instilled in us any violent impulses or tendencies, or in what other ways video games have put us in a more volatile state ...