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Violent video games and aggression: A cumulative effect?

Video games are the subject of so many studies, not to mention findings. Some suggest cognitive benefits, others behavioral issues that may or may not persist over time.

Many of these studies are small enough to require further investigation, and the journalists reporting on them often confuse correlation (when results happen in tandem) with causation (when one action is shown to result from another).

A new study out of Ohio State University suffers from a small sample size (70 participants), but its findings -- that people who play violent video games for three consecutive days show increases in aggression and hostilityRead more

Where this is episode 69!

EPISODE 69

On today's show we're joined by Rex Sorgatz from Fimoculous. We'll talk all about his infamous blog along with his history of being an original blogger. Plus we ask Jeff about some of the games he's playing, listen to some calls from the public, and maybe even a little dinner for two--all today on The 404.

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