Controversy surrounds almost every topic and has lasted for centuries. Controversial topics usually involve different types of people who have two opposing views on a given topic or idea. The widespread expansion of technology has made it possible for people around the world to debate certain topics that they believe they have a good understanding of. Unsurprisingly, the effect of video games on the human brain has been the subject of controversy since their release decades ago. Video games involve the use of the body and mind, causing the player to be "inside" the game and see the world through the eyes of the character they are playing. Some psychologists and other scientists suggest that violent video games can cause psychological disorders that can lead players to engage in violent behavior in real life. On the other hand, studies have also been conducted that suggest that video game violence does not affect the brain in this way. People on both sides of the viewpoint make good arguments that support their claim and really challenge our understanding of video games and their impact on our brains. These scientists have conducted experiments over the past two decades, but still don't have an answer to the underlying cause that causes children and young adults to be violent in real life due to violent video games, or if this is the case at all. Unfortunately, many people who study this topic point the finger at others to see who is responsible for dragging children into violent video games. Some may blame manufacturers for targeting children with their advertising of violent video games, and others may blame parents for buying the...... middle of paper ......mes+influence+aggressive +behavior+kids+ expert+warns/9812114/story.html>.Lejacq, Yannick. "'Call of Duty' creator braces against 'violent video games' bill." NBCnews. NBC, September 11, 2013. Web. May 11, 2014..Rettner, Rachael. “Do video games stimulate aggression? Study adds fire to debate.” Fox News. Fox, March 25, 2014. Web. May 11, 2014."S. 134: Violent Content Research Act of 2013." 113th Congress. Np: np, 2013. GovTrack. Internet. May 11, 2014..Tobias, Greitemeyer and Mugger Dirk. “Video games affect social outcomes.” Sage Journals: n. page. Sagepub. Internet. May 11 2014. .