SOCOM and MAG Veteran Abandons FPS Development

SOCOM and MAG Veteran Abandons FPS Development

The designer says that the industry is too focused on violence

Violent Video Games Are Crime Simulators, Says Democratic Senator

Violent Video Games Are Crime Simulators, Says Democratic Senator

Politicians are already looking to limit their sales

  • Columns
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • April 6th, 2013
Weekend Reading: Counter-Strike, Real School Maps and Overblown Fears

Weekend Reading: Counter-Strike, Real School Maps and Overblown Fears

Virtual products are designed for escapism, should not feel threatening

Hotline Miami 2 Has Deeper Plot, More Violence

Hotline Miami 2 Has Deeper Plot, More Violence

The game will use a new main character and new situations

Violent Games Lack Creativity, Says Spec Ops: The Line Writer

Violent Games Lack Creativity, Says Spec Ops: The Line Writer

The game was an experiment that questioned player motivations

Video Game User Maps Create Virtual School Shooting Scenario – Should We Be Alarmed?

Video Game User Maps Create Virtual School Shooting Scenario – Should We Be Alarmed?

A series of "Counter Strike" maps use a Vancouver school as a backdrop

Republican Senator Questions Impact of Violent Video Games

Republican Senator Questions Impact of Violent Video Games

Too many of them celebrate killing and encourage violence

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • March 21st, 2013
Video Games Industry Needs to Reduce Violence Levels, Says US Senator

Video Games Industry Needs to Reduce Violence Levels, Says US Senator

Publishers have to manage themselves in order to avoid government intervention

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • March 5th, 2013
Gearbox Leader Criticizes NRA for Video Game Violence Comments

Gearbox Leader Criticizes NRA for Video Game Violence Comments

The developer wants to see an ESRB-like model for the gun industry

State Senator Wants to Ban Minors from Video Games Arcades

State Senator Wants to Ban Minors from Video Games Arcades

The bill also provides funding for violence connection research

Hotline Miami Brings Over-the-Top Violence to PS3 and Vita Later During Spring

Hotline Miami Brings Over-the-Top Violence to PS3 and Vita Later During Spring

The control scheme will be adapted to the new controllers

Kepari Leniata: Mother Accused of Being a Witch Is Burned Alive

Kepari Leniata: Mother Accused of Being a Witch Is Burned Alive

A 2o-year-old woman has been killed by a mob in Papua New Guinea

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • February 1st, 2013
Video Games Suffer from a Perception Issue in Violence Debate, EA CEO Says

Video Games Suffer from a Perception Issue in Violence Debate, EA CEO Says

Publishers and developers need to step up and set things straight

US Senator: Video Games Are a Bigger Problem Than Guns

US Senator: Video Games Are a Bigger Problem Than Guns

The main reason is that they affect people more directly

Little Girl's Incredible Boxing Skills Make Her a Viral Hit

Little Girl's Incredible Boxing Skills Make Her a Viral Hit

A feisty, young female boxer shows off her strength, speed and agility

Senator Leland Yee Believes Video Game Industry Profits at Kids’ Expense

Senator Leland Yee Believes Video Game Industry Profits at Kids’ Expense

Most gamers desire to be respected by decision makers

Disney Boss Will Examine Violent Games Made by His Company

Disney Boss Will Examine Violent Games Made by His Company

Disney Infinity won't feature any serious violence

 
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