Do violent video games create killers?

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Look, I gotta push back on this whole "violent games create killers" narrative that's been floating around forever. As someone who's spent thousands of hours in competitive FPS games, I can tell you straight up - the connection just isn't there.Here's the reality check you need: murders decreased 14.9% in 2024 while video game sales continue breaking records. Studies show that for every 1% increase in violent video game sales, crime actually decreased by 0.03%. The data completely destroys this moral panic. Countries like Japan and South Korea have massive gaming markets but virtually zero gun violence. Scientific data shows no causal link between video game violence and mass shootings, despite what politicians want you to believe. I've been grinding FPS games for over a decade - CS, Valorant, you name it. If games created killers, I'd be the first to know. Instead, gaming provides an outlet, builds communities, and teaches strategic thinking. The real killers? Socioeconomic factors, mental health issues, and access to actual weapons - not pixels on a screen. This whole debate is just scapegoating because it's easier to blame entertainment than address real systemic problems.