"Within the scope of the present study we tested the potential effects of playing the violent video game GTA V for 2 months against an active control group that played the non-violent, rather pro-social life simulation game Sims 3 and a passive control group. Participants were tested before and after the long-term intervention and at a follow-up appointment 2 months later. Although we used a comprehensive test battery consisting of questionnaires and computerised behavioural tests assessing aggression, impulsivity-related constructs, mood, anxiety, empathy, interpersonal competencies and executive control functions, we did not find relevant negative effects in response to violent video game playing. In fact, only three tests of the 208 statistical tests performed showed a significant interaction pattern that would be in line with this hypothesis. Since at least ten significant effects would be expected purely by chance, we conclude that there were no detrimental effects of violent video gameplay. This finding stands in contrast to some experimental studies, in which short-term effects of violent video game exposure have been investigated and where increases in aggressive thoughts and affect as well as decreases in helping behaviour have been observed. However, these effects of violent video gaming on aggressiveness—if present at all (see above)—seem to be rather short-lived, potentially lasting <15 min. In addition, these short-term effects of video gaming are far from consistent as multiple studies fail to demonstrate or replicate them."

"GTA is an action-adventure video game situated in a fictional highly violent game world in which players are rewarded for their use of violence as a means to advance in the game. The single-player story follows three criminals and their efforts to commit heists while under pressure from a government agency. The gameplay focuses on an open world (sandbox game) where the player can choose between different behaviours. The game also allows the player to engage in various side activities, such as action-adventure, driving, third-person shooting, occasional role-playing, stealth and racing elements. The open world design lets players freely roam around the fictional world so that gamers could in principle decide not to commit violent acts."

"You two motherfuckers terrify me of that middle age."

"Get this thing airborne!!"

"I will beat you like I beat your cousin!"

"You broke my arm already, man!"

"Here they are. Take them. I didn't get them processed yet."

"Carl, hi! I, er, I need more time to get your money, but if you just step into my office..."

"Salvatore, Sicily never wanted questo schifo di citta. But when tribute dried up, what could we do? It was nothing personal."

"My men dishonor me, but it is fitting that I kill you myself. You two! Leave us! I am going to enjoy thrusting my sword into you!"

"Please, amigo! Don't leave me with her, man, she's... she's psycho chica, man, please! Hey, hey amigo! AMIGO!"

"Salvatore is becoming dangerous and paranoid. He suspects everybody and everything!"

"Shit, there he is! Keep on fatboy here, and I'll talk to him! Our problem's with your cousin!"

"You're gonna earn your keep girl! And you're gonna like it!"

"Hey Toni! Why don't you swim over here and kiss my ass?"

"He's broken my heart! Get him, boys!"

"Me? Gimme a break, I'm your best buddy."

"Señor, I assure you they didn't feel a thing. Unfortunately, the same will not be said of you."

"Make sure Mary-Jo takes care of my baby..."

"¡Vete a la mierda!"

"You first."

"I think we have a deal, my friend."

"Make me, you prick!"

"I'll pay you double, Tommy! Double!"

"You American idiot! They followed you here!"

"Oh my god! Somebody help me!"

"You're on my turf, asshole! You're going down!"

"I trusted you, Tommy. I woulda had you made..."

"Hey guys! Get in! I got you covered!"

"I don't think I'm ready for a beach holiday, Mister Toni. I've lost everything, and I have done so deliberately. I've been granted everything I asked for. Now, I just ask to be truly free. Goodbye, Toni-san."

"You still don't get it do you! I OWN you, Tommy. Those fifteen years were mine to spend! Get him boys, he never understood a thing!"

"I said I had enough of that at school!"

"Chinga tu madre, pendejo!"

"Holy FUUUUUUUUUUCK!"

"Fuck you, Americansky! I'm gone! Doing business in America is dangerous!"

"Tenpenny set me up!"

"You wreckin' my ride!"

"I'm a motherfuckin' genius!"

"We're hit! We're going down! Brace for impact!"

"Enough! We settle this here!"

"It's fucking him! It's him! Oh, my God! Oh, God...it's him! Argh! My heart! My heart..."

"Yeah... can I fuck your sister?"

"I had no choice... I had to do it... I just see the opportunity. When I'm gone, everyone gonna remember my name... Big Smoke!"

"Come on, assholes. I'll take you all! You're mine! Mine! I run this town! Hey, over here! Hey! Officer down! Come on! HEY! (pauses) Assholes! You never understood what I did! Fifty of me, and this town would be okay! I took the trash out! I DID! And I'd do it all again..."

"Can't we be civilized about this, Toni?"

"Come on, tough guy!"

"Hey, someone dropped a dollar!"

"Hey, are we there? Where's Salvatore? Toni, the first drink's on me..."

"You son of a bitch! Why can't you just die already? You should have never come back, Toni. I worked my fingers to the bone for Salvatore, and you just come wandering back to town and he's all 'Toni this', and 'Toni that'! This is my town, Toni! MY TOWN! You ain't taking it away from me! I'm gonna enjoy this!"