violent video games. Playing violent video games like Doom, Wolfenstein 3D or Mortal Kombat can increase a person's aggressive thoughts, feelings and behavior both in laboratory settings and in actual life, according to two studies appearing in the April issue of the American Psychological Association's (APA) Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Please note -- this is about games in which the player uses guns and other real-world weapons against human-like characters. This is not about defending yourself from an attacking Dinosaur, or using a broadsword or magical spells. Yes, they are a bit violent and this should be considered. But they aren't designed to damage your brain . violent video games.
