Video games are fun and great entertainment; sometimes even a great escape from the stress of this world. They help us find ways to get out of difficult situations and help our mind think that it can solve problems more efficiently. There are several video games ranging from Mario Brothers to Call of Duty. One thing they have in common is violence. Violent video games have been around for a long time and there is always opposition to them. Nowadays scientists are looking at these violent video games and fear that they could have an effect on the minds of everyone who plays them. Could these games be harmless or are they capable of leading people to kill each other? Video games may not be the root cause, but they are a contributing factor. Some of the things that can lead people to commit violent crimes are their home life, social environment, and their mental state. Seung-Hui Cho, Marc Lepine, and Kip Kinkel all came from hostile home environments. Marc Lepine, a man who killed 14 women and injured 13, was born in Montreal, Canada. His parents separated due to the fact that his father was very abusive towards him, his mother and his sister. Scientific evidence has shown that children with broken homes become more violent and rebellious. Recent commercials have pushed the idea of ​​families having family meals in order to increase family relationships. Family relationships lead to communication, happiness and successful life. “Community activity and family interactions are important factors in preventing crime…much of the blame for lost youth has been placed on the broken family.” (Trulove, 1995). Another aspect of domestic life that leads to violent acts is poverty. Children and adolescents who experience domestic poverty are... at the center of the paper... the consequences to which their action leads. Jenkins also points out that video games teach people problem-solving skills and improve the brain's ability to look at things from all sides. Video games also help people socialize. They do not alienate themselves from the world. Video games do not contribute to violent behavior. Video games are fun and great entertainment; sometimes even a great escape from the stress of this world. They help us find ways to improve our brain function. One thing they have in common is violence. Although violent, video games can help your brain work efficiently and improve your life. To keep people saved from harmful situations. Things like home environment, mental stability and alienation are the main causes of such horrific violence. Video games may not be the root cause, but they are a contributing factor.