I've been playing video games for over 20 years, and I'm starting to think that violent video games might actually be making us less empathetic in real life. A study from 2019 showed that playing violent games for just 20 minutes reduced players' ability to read emotions in others. But I also remember how gaming helped me bond with friends and relieved stress during tough times. So, can we really blame video games for real-world violence when millions of players never hurt anyone? I'm genuinely torn on this one—do you think violent video games have a negative impact on players' behavior?