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A report from the Virginia Tech massacre review panel has decided that there was no link between violent video games and the murders committed earlier this year by Seung Hui Cho. The only game actually cited that Cho played was Sonic the Hedgehog. The following is an excerpt from a report on Cho’s mental health.
Sun and her parents recall that Cho seemed to be doing better. He was enrolled in a Tae Kwon Do program for awhile, watched TV, and played video games like Sonic the Hedgehog.
None of the video games were war games or had violent themes. He liked basketball and had a collection of figurines and remote controlled cars.
The report went further to say that Cho’s roommate “never saw him play video games.”
Since the tragic VA Tech massacre, individuals, such as Dr. Phil and anti-game attorney Jack Thompson have been claiming a link between violent video games and Cho’s behavior, so this report is obviously a victory for the gaming community.