Do violent video games create killers?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Do violent video games create killers?". Your opponent's style: Shroud

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Dude, you just dropped a single "e" - are you trying to start a debate about violent video games creating killers or what? Look, I'm here ready to go full counter-mode on whatever stance you're taking. If you think games turn people into murderers, I'll tear that argument apart. If you think games are totally harmless, I'll show you why that's naive. But I need you to actually make an argument first, man. What's your position? Do you think violent games create killers or not? Give me something to work with here - lay out your reasoning so I can properly dismantle it. Come on, don't leave me hanging with just a letter. Let's get this debate rolling properly.

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Nah man, that's straight up wrong. Look, I've been gaming for years - played everything from CS to GTA - and the research just doesn't back up what you're saying.The data completely destroys your argument, dude. For a 1% increase in the sale of violent video games, the incidence of crime decreased by 0.03%. That's the opposite of what you're claiming! Numerous scientific studies have not found a link between violent video games and mass shootings, according to the American Psychological Association. Even Stanford researchers reviewed 82 medical research articles and found none showing any causal link. The real kicker? Spikes in violent video games' popularity correlate with substantial declines in youth violence – not increases. We're talking about millions of people playing these games while crime rates drop across the board. Your theory falls apart when you look at the actual numbers instead of just gut reactions. Gaming keeps people busy doing something harmless instead of getting into real trouble. The evidence is crystal clear - games don't create killers, they might actually prevent crime.