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Although little scientific evidence on the psychological effects of the new cultural and technological phenomenon of video games was available at the time, Koop was concerned that video games were addictive and fostered violence. He therefore criticized the nation's latest pastime as part of his campaign to make both violence and addiction public health rather than law enforcement issues.