The article is a bit old but gives many good posts that are used now. Page 2 of 8 informative pages by Washington State University. link The article brings many good points with evidence and logical explanation which many might not like. I think the article is right in many ways and everyone should take a look at it. This can help explain to some why violent games aren''t good (between the lines) and why games are being made. A few points the article says are that: "Games are thus the most ancient and time-honored vehicle for education" "Games are potentially superior to the traditional means of escape (movies, books, music) because they are participatory" Proving oneself, for motivation, for acknowledgment just like how people want pets, etc.

The whole article seems to be premised on the idea that there should be a consequence to playing games, when the attraction is precisely that there is no consequence.