Impacts of Video Games

Citation
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Impacts of Video Games (POST PN 405) (Mar. 15, 2012) (full-text).

Overview
There is debate surrounding the impact of violent video games on behaviour. This note summarises the key aspects of the discussion, and other potential impacts of gaming such as addiction. It also examines the educational use of games, and reviews mechanisms to ensure children's game safety.