Researcher: Joe Biden Advises Video Game Industry to Take Positive Steps

Researcher: Joe Biden Advises Video Game Industry to Take Positive Steps

Publishers need to educate the public about ratings

A Gamer’s Week: January 13

A Gamer’s Week: January 13

Delivering reviews, news, columns and a Gamer Diary

  • Columns
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • January 12th, 2013
Weekend Reading: The Week of Video Game Burning

Weekend Reading: The Week of Video Game Burning

Violence will not be solved by more acts of aggression

Violent Video Game Research Bill Returns with New Congress

Violent Video Game Research Bill Returns with New Congress

It will mandate research, which will then power legislation

Vice President Joe Biden Will Meet with Gaming Industry to Discuss Violence

Vice President Joe Biden Will Meet with Gaming Industry to Discuss Violence

The two sides will try to understand whether games can cause real-world attacks

FAU Professor Stands Behind Newtown Conspiracy Theory

FAU Professor Stands Behind Newtown Conspiracy Theory

James Tracy fights media backlash prompted by his previous statement

Sandy Hook Motivated Southington Video Game Burning Is Canceled

Sandy Hook Motivated Southington Video Game Burning Is Canceled

Local organization claims it has reached its goals

Prof: Newtown Didn't Happen, It Was a Hoax by the Obama Administration

Prof: Newtown Didn't Happen, It Was a Hoax by the Obama Administration

He claims that news of Sandy Hook is meant to influence voters on the issue of gun control

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • January 3rd, 2013
Southington Plans Violent Video Game Burning for January 12

Southington Plans Violent Video Game Burning for January 12

Those who bring in their copies will get a gift certificate

Sandy Hook: Ryan Lanza’s “I Am a Victim” Post Is a Hoax

Sandy Hook: Ryan Lanza’s “I Am a Victim” Post Is a Hoax

Fake Ryan gave an interview via Facebook, and posted on behalf of the family

Police Arrest Bronx Woman for Orchestrating Newtown Scam

Police Arrest Bronx Woman for Orchestrating Newtown Scam

She put together the scam an hour after news of the Newtwon massacre spread

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • December 27th, 2012
Analyst: Sandy Hook Shooting Might Scare Video Game Investors

Analyst: Sandy Hook Shooting Might Scare Video Game Investors

Companies will wait to see what impact regulation might have

Buy-Back: 1,500 Items Collected as LA Offers Groceries for Guns

Buy-Back: 1,500 Items Collected as LA Offers Groceries for Guns

Handguns and shotguns have been exchanged for $100 (€75) gift cards

260,000 Sign Petition to Label Westboro Baptist Church as a Hate Group

260,000 Sign Petition to Label Westboro Baptist Church as a Hate Group

The group sparked outrage when they announced they would picket the Newtown victims' vigil

Capes for Kids: Mother and Daughter Team Honor Sandy Hook Survivors

Capes for Kids: Mother and Daughter Team Honor Sandy Hook Survivors

Students at elementary and middle schools in Newtown will receive “superhero capes”

Man Enters Virginia Sandy Hook School with Piece of Wood Labeled Rifle

Man Enters Virginia Sandy Hook School with Piece of Wood Labeled Rifle

Christopher Johnson, of Strasburg, Virginia, tried to raise awareness on school safety

Student Wears Santa Getup, Suspended for Facebook “Surprise” Post

Student Wears Santa Getup, Suspended for Facebook “Surprise” Post

A concerned parent calls authorities about a post dubbed alarming, reminiscent of Newtown

 
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