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With the growing popularity of violent video games comes other sorts of problems including mental issues in younger people. Certain things such as copying the stunts that are being performed in video games are an ongoing problem in our world today.

Though video games are not a direct cause of violent behavior, more than 3,000 studies have shown them to be a factor in desensitization to violence, violent behavior and violent acts

Video Games can be good to play for kids but parents MUST monitor the games to make sure unwanted contents are not being shown to kids.

This editorial describes one parent's experience raising a boy who played a lot of video games. She feels video games may have gotten a bad rap. It's possible to incrase skills in literacy, problem-solving and more by playing video games.

In the light of all the controversy over video games and how they effect our youth, recent studies and expert opinions are starting to lean in a direction that says there may be more benifit to playing games then there is any harm.

As politicians debate, children play these "dreaded" video games. Parents should know if their child is not suited to deal with virtual violence.

Little kids love to imitate their older siblings. They especially are intrigued at the video games their older brothers and sisters are playing. Now makers of video games are making games just for the younger players.

Children's video games sometimes aren't suitable for children after all but this guide will help you choose ones that are.

Today, MTV announced Gamer's Week 2.0 - the second annual weeklong multiplatform celebration of video games.

A video games tester sounds like a neat job, playing video games all day for pay, but it is anything but. See what it takes to be a tester and what the job entails.

Are you a hardcore gamer, but can't afford to buy as many video games as you like? Then why not try one of these great sources for cheap video games?

Are you or someone you know addicted to playing video games? People can get addicted to video games very easily.

If you can remember classic games like Frogger or Tetris than you may want to check out these new Pocket Game Systems: Tablet and Caplet.

Video game consoles are great entertainment. Protect your investment and your children by following these safety tips.

Some of them are very much violent in nature. And they depict lot of blood in the games. So the problem here is these violent video games really changing the younger generation's mind and affecting their overall behavior.

Video games have progressed through seven generations with the dawn of the home computers and arcades to the nearly realistic looking games of today. Sex, violence and everything else that makes a game suggestive are also looking more realistic.

An article about why video games are the number one scapegoat worldwide.

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Research showing the affect of today's media, such as violent song lyrics and violent video games are affecting our society.

This is a book review of James Paul Gee's "What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy." His book finds 36 learning principles that are built into video games. He explores on how these principles should be transferred into the classroom.

Video Games have long since been blamed for many tragic events, when they truly are not to blame.

Children love playing computer and video games but parents hate seeing their children playing them all day long. There are some things that you, as a parent, can do to put yourself at ease over this issue.

In this essay I explain my standpoint on the issue of censorship in tv, video games and movies. I hold a stand point that media does need to be moderated more closely, but not by those that are being held responsible today.

This article looks at both sides of the controversial issue of violence in video games

First off, I am going to come right out and say that I personally beleive that video games do not truely contribute to violent shootings or act of shootings in todays world.

If it is possible for video games to have a negative effect on children, couldn't it also be possible for there to be a positive effect if playing a positive game?

School shootings and violence are becoming more and more of a problem in the United States. Are video games to blame?

An essay on some of the positive effects of video games.

I can remember playing video games going all the way back to Atari. The games were challenging and a lot of fun. After the Atari game system, me and my friends went through Nintendo, Sega, and now the different versions of Playstation and X Box.

I don't think so! I've been playing video games for a long time now and I have NEVER wanted to do the stuff in real life that I do in the game.

Video games are everywhere. Kids are exposed to all genres of games in many different circumstances. Most video games contain some sort of violence. Due to this exposure, many are complaining that video games cause an increase in violence among children.

When my kids got old enough to understand what video games were and they began to take an interest in them,

An article about video games and their uses

The true reason why violence is still so high in America has nothing to do with video games.

Many of the same children who sat for hours in front of a television screen zoning out, now actively participate in interactive video games. Instead of their brains growing fuzzy they must both think and react to what happens on the screen in front of them.

When it comes to video games teachers and parents seem to have the same feelings on the subject. They feel that they are nothing but an interference when it comes to homework.

Lately video games have become more and more violent and therefore have been blamed a lot of violence amongst children, video games were even blamed for Columbine. Are video games really that dangerous to your children?

Video Games are here to stay, and alas, are being thought of in the same way as another medium that captured a generation's heart and mind, comic books. Who knows, the next Bryan Singer might be sitting in your living room right now trying to beat Mario

Learn about the process of rating video games and the different ratings the Entertainment Software Rating Board uses to classify computer and console games.

All over the world, millions of children are addicted to video games. When they first came out with video games they were not as violent as they are now. They had innocent games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, and Donkey Kong.

What have we gained or lost from video games? Parental controls are the best solution to overindulgence.

I know video games are bad for kids but the other things they could be doing could be worse. How about just having less violence in their games?

Any time a new form of media is introduced, there seems to be a backlash against it. America seems to be going through this with video games right now.

With rich graphics and themes that can stretch the imagination to almost an eternity, video games are flying off the shelves and into the consoles of millions of consumers worldwide.

Video games are clashing with politics, and it's not pretty. Learn in here why video games shouldn't be banned or tampered with in any way.

Video games confront young people with a two-dimensional reality that clashes with the natural way that they perceive the world. What's more, many games portray to them a hostile environment where violence is the only answer.

A editorial about the recent blame video games are getting for trouble in the news.

In the new American age of materialism and getting bigger, faster electronics, the role of video games has expanded, causing points for debate as far as side effects of these games go.

Jack Thompson is a trial lawyer who crusades against video games; here's how we can strike back.

A personal experience piece on the Nintendo Wii shortage.

Want a Nintendo Wii and need an excuse to buy one? Here's an excuse, it is a great diet aid.

Is the Nintendo Wii a real option for exercise? Is the video game system really going to make a difference for those that need physical activity?

Just like last year, the Nintendo Wii will be a hot item in the holiday season. If your loved ones already have a Nintendo Wii, there are still plenty of gifts to max out the enjoyment of the system.

Supply and demand is still an issue when it comes to getting a Nintendo Wii console, so knock-offs from China called the Vii having been sneaking into the American market.

Why you should go out and buy a Wii right now ... if you can find one.

As technology advances, games are becoming increasingly interactive and, as a result, increasingly engaging, and virtual reality games are starting to become a reality. Some games even provide solutions for serious physical and mental health problems.

Video games are as popular as tv sets and now you can get codes and cheat sheets to give you extra fun.

I was so hyped up when the Nintendo Wii was released. I visited my local gaming store every other day in hopes to get my hands on the console, ad finally 3 months after it's release I was able to obtain one.

In this review I take out a new Wii peripheral that allows you to take your Wii on the road. I'll let you know how it performs.

A few must-have add-ons for your Nintendo Wii

The Wii Marketplace will offer retro games for older gamers; here are a few great games that would be great to play again.

Associated Press announced Thursday that it will be providing the stories and photos for the Nintendo Wii News Channel.

A review of the Nintendo Wii.

Market research group NPD expects the Nintendo Wii to be North America's top selling console in January. The Wii sold 436,000 units compared to 294,000 for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and 244,000 for Sony's Playstation 3.

The Nintendo Wii continues to break worldwide records, but did everyone actually think that the Virtual Console would be just as popular as the regular games that are released for the Wii?

A run-down of the best accessories for the Nintendo Wii console.

How can a company or individual imbed something in a video game like the latest controversial sexual content in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. I'll tell you all you need to know.

Serious Games are video games created for the betterment of humanity

Does your man like playing video games or does he take them to extreme? Does it feel like he is paying more attention to them than he is you and your family? Here are some tips on how to pry him away from those machines and games.

A subsidiary of Microsoft, along with a study by Neilsen Research have revealed that advertising in video games can have positive results for advertisers. These improvements not only included brand familiarity but also in more business for that advertiser.

Video games never seem to make good movies. But why? The data is all there, the inspiration is there, the coolness is there. Why do they come so short?

Not all girls play video games, but those who do prefer stories or games that involve their creativity. Read on to find fun, appropriate and positive games that match the girl on your list.

Many parents these days despise video game systems for their kids. They view them as only a reward when their child does something positive.