Man Playing Video Games in Dark Room (IMAGE) Brigham Young University Caption Playing video games isn't bad, but combining especially violent ones with avoidant behaviors can have serious consequences. Credit Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.