Video game industry 
critics have long held that people who play violent games become less affected by real world tragedies. Now they might have some science backing them up.
Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany say a new study finds brain activity from heavy gamers is noticeably different than that of non-players — and that violent games could be “emotionally desensitizing” after extended exposure.
Last November, the Supreme Court 
of the United States heard oral arguments in a case that could have a massive effect on how the video game industry operates. But nearly seven months later, we’re still waiting for a ruling.
The Court once again did not issue a ruling on Brown v. EMA Monday morning, which mildly surprised some industry observers who had expected it to come down as the industry starts its annual trade show. The next opportunity for a ruling in the case will come Thursday, as E3 kicks off its last day.
Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris offers analysis 
and highlights of Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing over the California violent game bill, explaining why it’s “still much too early to start celebrating.”
The video game industry might be able to release some of that deep breath it has been holding since the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in Schwarzenegger v. EMA – but it’s still much too early to start celebrating.
While Justices did seem to side with the video game industry in their questions, by no means did they give EMA attorney Paul Smith a free pass – peppering him with questions about the harmful effects of video game violence and scolding the industry for seemingly shrugging off reports from organizations that indicate there is an effect on children.
Supreme Court Justices grilled attorneys 
Tuesday on the issue of video game violence, but seemed to preliminarily side with the video game industry on First Amendment issues.
The case – Schwarzenegger v EMA – revolves around a 2005 California law that made it illegal for retailers to sell violent video games to anyone under 18.
While most of Washington, DC will 
be focused on mid-term elections Tuesday, the justices of the Supreme Court will be thinking about video games.
The Supreme Court is schedule to hear oral arguments on Nov. 2 in the case of Schwarzenegger v. EMA, by far the most important challenge – legal or otherwise – the video game history has faced.
Chris Morris: Journalist 