Body confidence campaigners try to redesign video game women

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I feel we're finally on a topic that I have some expertise on

I've never, in my whole life, seen any evidence that what goes on in computer games has affected anyone's actions or attitudes in real life. And I've known an awful lot of people who play games, and play them a lot. I think this is just ridiculous, and an assumption rather than something that has been demonstrated. Obviously I'm talking about well-adjusted people who have received proper parenting, and don't have mental conditions that blur reality and fantasy.

Everyone was desperate to prove video games cause violence, but studies have repeatedly shown this is not the case. In fact, games can act as an outlet, so can actually reduce violence. I can attest to this, if I'm pissed off, I can go slaughter a few hundred innocent people to get my frustration out. It calms me down.

Studies have also shown that people feel less impacted by what happens in games than what happens in films, even. The fact that you're in control is a constant reminder that it's not real.