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Guardian analysis of top 50 games sold in 2012 found "more than half contain violent content labels"

The Guardian has posted a graph and a video, which shows information the site compiled through research regarding guns and violence in games. According to the site, an analysis of the top 50 video games sold in 2012 found that "more than half contain violent content labels," and "one-third have weapons that depict real-life firearms." According to the firm's analysis, 68% of the games looked at contained violence while 32% contained none. Realistic firearms were found in less than half of of the 50 games of 2012, with 38% having guns in general. 62% having no guns. You can watch the video and run your mouse over the interactive chart through the link.

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