Video games have been a topic of hot debate for decades. The introduction of games like Pac-man and Galaga made video games seem like they would be a fun, innocent hobby for all ages. That sentiment changed overnight when Mortal Kombat was released. Its unapologetically over-the-top gory, violent content reached many children and left their parents worried about what their children were being exposed to. Parents were worried about the types of effects these games could have on their children’s brains. It seems reasonable to assume that seeing such crude violence could desensitize someone…