Douglas Gentile, Iowa State University (IMAGE) Iowa State University Caption Douglas Gentile, Iowa State University associate professor of psychology, authored a new article in the journal Child Development Perspectives citing at least five dimensions on which video games can affect players simultaneously. Credit Bob Elbert, Iowa State University News Service Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.