Posted Jan 21, 2009 at 02:49PM by Isaac C.
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This is by far the best argument I have heard on the whole "violent games" issue that the media decided to make a carnival of. A new study says that various groups - politicians, the media - promote the hysterical beliefs of video game violence because they present a simpler solution than the real problems.Full story after the link. |
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Posted Nov 10, 2008 at 01:21PM by Jon G.
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Following a veritable
beating in the New York Stock Exchange, Circuit City released a statement
announcing that they have filed for bankruptcy. The company mentioned that they intend to stay in business while they come up
with a plan to restructure. |
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Posted Apr 16, 2008 at 01:58AM by David T.
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Some people would point the finger at video games as the cause of the violent school shootings that have taken place in the US in recent years. Gun control advocate Paul Helmke, however, begs to differ. According to him, video games aren't to blame for school killings - guns are. More on his alternative perspective after the jump. |
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Posted Apr 06, 2008 at 06:47AM by Jay P.
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With all the concerns circulating violent video games, horror author Stephen King joins in on the discussion. Writing novels for more than four decades, he's one of those credible enough to speak about the matter. Instead of writing down what he believes in, King chooses to speak up his mind. Find out what he said in the full article. |
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Posted Mar 16, 2008 at 03:30AM by Jay P.
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According to a study conducted by researchers from West Virginia, the game Dance Dance Revolution, has been able to affect children in positive ways. It cuts down the fat in the body and at the same time, it is able to raise their confidence levels. Find out the details of their study in the full article. |
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Posted Feb 15, 2008 at 02:08PM by Charles D.
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Posted Jan 25, 2008 at 10:58PM by Ceasar S.
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If you haven't heard yet, another student from Virginia Tech died recently, and once again discussions began to rear their ugly heads at gaming. World of Warcraft was the game pinned to the wall this time around. Though other disputes rose later as details were unveiled, people are looking back once again to the tragic shooting back in April 2007. |
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Posted Dec 28, 2007 at 10:25PM by Glen D.
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Is the US Department of Defense collaborating with the games industry to create an entire generation of perfect soldiers who crave for war like it's something good? The latest statement coming from activist lawyer Jack Thompson seems to indicate that. He also linked this theory to recent shooting incidents in Columbine and Virginia Tech. Does that sound similar to something characters went through in a Metal Gear Solid game? Read on and tell us what you think. |
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Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 09:42PM by Nicolo S.
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The latest report released by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) reveal that the video game industry grew four times faster than the U.S. economy in 2003 to 2006. After seeing 17% annual growth, gaming left the national economy's 4% in the dust. More interesting findings await at the full article. |
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Posted Sep 17, 2007 at 02:23PM by Sally B.
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In an effort to raise fitness awareness in schools, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be hosting a Dance Dance Revolution Governor's Challenge for all K-12 students, a nice change of air considering his stance against violent video games.Konami's Dance Dance Revolution gaming franchise will be used as a workout facility in Marvin Elementary School's new fitness center located in Los Angeles. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will also grace the facility's grand opening with his presence in the ribbon cutting ceremony. Aside from making normally couch-potato kids from 765 West Virginia schools dance and tap their way into fitness as part of the West Virginia Initiative, Dance Dance Revolution is also being used as an instrument in childhood obesity studies. Will the old guv'nor show his moves as well? Do check this space for updates. Check out more information about the Governor's challenge in the Read link! |
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