Everyone that uses computers also for entertainment knows the discussion about ego shooter and computer games and it’s alleged influence on the behaviour concerning violence and aggression especially on kids. “Killerspiele” is the term used by German politicians and media. Already with the use of this term they show their opinion on computer games and their refusal to objectively investigate the topic. I’ve read a lot of reports and essays on this by now. Some good. Some bad. Some coloured by the rainbow press. Some objective ones.
One of the objective ones comes from Henry Jenkins (Professor and Director of Comparative Studies @