Obama calls for research into violent games

Subscribe to our channel Barack Obama, the US president, has called for more research into violent video games in the wake of recent mass shootings. It is part of a range of new measures aimed at curbing gun violence in the US. The gaming industry is quick to point out there is no conclusive evidence linking video games and violence. Researchers have yet to prove a link between gaming and real world violence, but Al Jazeera finds there are strong ties between the industry and guns. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from Springfield in Illinois. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people’s lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a ’voice to the voiceless.’ Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise