Killology Research Group

Killology Research Group

The Killology Research Group is an advocacy group devoted to research into the idea that first-person shooter games can lead to violent behavior in people. Specifically, the founder (an ex-military man) believes that FPS games are "murder simulators" that desensitize players to violent acts.

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Killology

External links

* [http://www.killology.com/ Killology Research Group homepage]


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