In the aftermath of several mass shootings , namely the Aurora , Colorado theater shooting and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting , debate on whether or not there is a connection between violent video games and real-life violent acts re-emerges . Former United States President Barack Obama assigned his former Vice President , Joe Biden , to head a discussion with representatives for the gun and video game lobbies in early-2013 . Several days later , Obama announced stricter legislation on guns and also proposed a $ 10 million study , to be headed by the CDC , on whether or not violent video games were encouraging violent behavior
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
2010s in video gaming