There is no scientifically proven causal link between playing video games and real-life violence.

noli's read

Julien maintains that no scientific evidence establishes a direct causal link between video games and real-world violence. This position aligns well with the current state of research. Indeed, a major meta-analysis by the American Psychological Association (APA) revised in 2020 concluded that there is no conclusive link between video games and criminal violence. Furthermore, large-scale observational studies, notably conducted by researcher Christopher Ferguson, show that correlations vanish once key variables such as family environment or general mental well-being are integrated. While certain randomized controlled trials (RCTs) measure a slight increase in arousal or stress immediately after a session, this short-term effect remains similar to that caused by any board game or competitive sport. The creator's argument regarding the absence of direct causality is therefore scientifically sound.

the sources

No named source held this one up — that absence is part of the verdict.