At the end of the day, parents have to make a call when it comes to their kids and violent video games,' says Umang Jain, co-founder of the ed tech gaming company SplashLearn. “Video games get a lot of scrutiny, but parents should also keep in mind the other places their kids might be exposed to violence like movies, TV and the Internet. That's why each video game comes with an age and content rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board, making it crucial for parents to educate themselves about these ratings, so they can decide which video games are appropriate for their child. While some longtime family favorites are still popular, violent video games like online multiplayer shooters are also dominant, which could be concerning for parents. The company looks at digital and retail sales to determine what games people are buying. But if not, the American market research company the NPD recently released its list of the best-selling video games leading into the 2021 holiday season.

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