For years, there has been much debate about whether violent video games contribute to real-world violence. Joystick Warriors presents the most comprehensive look yet at the latest research on this topic. The film combines perspectives from media experts, military analysts, veterans, and gamers to focus on first-person shooter games. It explores how these immersive games connect with cultural narratives surrounding violence, militarism, guns, and masculinity. It also examines the game industry's history with the US military and gun industry, and analyzes how games can make violence seem acceptable, glorify it, and promote harmful ideas about men and war.
