In this first lesson on the narrative of video games, explore why so many video games are violent and what makes violence such a common element of the medium.

The discussion around video game violence has some fundamental flaws. In this lesson, address the topic with data and attempt to change the discussion.

Using Cave Story as an example, The Game Professor establishes the relationship between violent gameplay, video game stories, and a game's stance on violence.

Action movies have a huge influence on video game stories. In this lesson on violence and video games, explore why and how games follow popular action movies.

Does a video game automatically endorse the actions it has you, the player, perform? Attempt to answer this question by examining a controversial level.

Can a video game build itself around violent gameplay, but condemn violence through its story? In this lesson, explore a discussion of games against violence.

Can violent video games be anti-violence? This case study of Call of Duty's Spec Ops answers this question and more about the portrayal of violence in games.

Nonviolent video games do exist! In this lesson, examine a few common methods of designing nonviolent video games and how they differ from violent counterparts.

Having talked about nonviolent game design in the previous lesson, now play and discuss three games that exemplify the three gameplay methods established.

Now that you understand the history and present state of violent video games, take a look at what the future of violent video games possibly holds.