No evidence violent video games lead to mass shootings: Tech researcher Gene Marrano August 8, 2019 1 minute read Dr. James Ivory – Va Tech photo Its been a talking point for the President and some Republicans since the twin mass shootings over the weekend – violent video games as a root cause – but a Virginia Tech researcher debunks that theory. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem teen wins honors, college scholarship for Alzheimer’s essayNext: At the Movies: the documentary “Maiden” Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026