Do Video Games Cause Gun Violence? – Keen Cast Ep. 5

On the fifth episode of Keen Cast, David, Sean, and Tim determine whether or not video games are to blame for the United States' most recent wave of gun violence. We also talk about Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's decision to force developers to disclose loot box probabilities, the controversy surrounding Genshin Impact at ChinaJoy last weekend, and Take-Two's attempts to silence a prominent Borderlands YouTuber.

David Lozada 2019-08-11

Do Video Games Cause Gun Violence? – Keen Cast Ep. 5 – Image by Tim Ronan

Welcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer’s official podcast! Join Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan as they discuss the week’s hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In our fifth episode, we discuss the United States’ most recent wave of gun violence and come to a consensus on whether or not video games are to blame.

We also talk about Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo’s decision to force developers to disclose loot box probabilities, the controversy surrounding Genshin Impact at ChinaJoy last weekend, Take-Two’s attempts to silence a prominent Borderlands YouTuber, and the latest batch of Pokemon making their debut in Sword and Shield. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below:

News Stories:

Topic of the Show:

Do video games cause gun violence? (01:47:14)

Politicians suggest video games are to blame for the El Paso shooting, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy

In response to the shootings, Wal-Mart plans to remove ads and demos for violent video games in their stores

Nail in the Coffin – Our official consensus – 02:12:06

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David Lozada

David is a New York City-based writer whose passions include music, anime, cosplay, movies, bike riding, and just being an all-around nerd. He’s always out and about, going to anime and gaming conventions alike across America and posting all of his shenanigans on social media for the world to see. If you bump into him, wherever he may be, don’t be shy to say hello!