• Columns
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • January 26th, 2013
Weekend Reading: Virtual Kills Prevent Real World Agression

Weekend Reading: Virtual Kills Prevent Real World Agression

Gamers let out a lot of frustration in the virtual space

US Vice Presidents Wants Research into Violent Video Games

US Vice Presidents Wants Research into Violent Video Games

Neither the industry nor the critics should be afraid of the facts

Rockefeller Video Game Bill Will Be Re-Introduced in the Senate

Rockefeller Video Game Bill Will Be Re-Introduced in the Senate

The National Academy of Sciences will conduct research

Falcons Fan Stabbed in Atlanta Outside the Georgia Dome

Falcons Fan Stabbed in Atlanta Outside the Georgia Dome

A fight broke out after the Falcons – 49ers Sunday game

Uncut Version of Left 4 Dead 2 Might Be Resubmitted in Australia, Valve Says

Uncut Version of Left 4 Dead 2 Might Be Resubmitted in Australia, Valve Says

The company is looking forward to releasing a full version of the violent shooter

Missouri Republican Wants Violent Game Tax, Misunderstands Ratings

Missouri Republican Wants Violent Game Tax, Misunderstands Ratings

The initiative would see SimCity labeled as violent

Kathryn Bigelow on “Zero Dark Thirty” Torture Scenes: Depiction Is Not Endorsement

Kathryn Bigelow on “Zero Dark Thirty” Torture Scenes: Depiction Is Not Endorsement

Oscar winning director addresses controversy around her latest movie

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • January 15th, 2013
Ex-Dishonored Developer Says Choice Should Drive Violence in Games

Ex-Dishonored Developer Says Choice Should Drive Violence in Games

Developers and gamers should not feel threatened by censorship

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

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • January 14th, 2013
Video Games Haven't Been Singled Out in Violence Debate, VP Biden Says

Video Games Haven't Been Singled Out in Violence Debate, VP Biden Says

The U.S. Vice President says lots of factors can affect violent behavior

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • January 11th, 2013
89% of U.S. Parents Believe Violent Video Games Are a Problem

89% of U.S. Parents Believe Violent Video Games Are a Problem

Most of them say they closely watch what games their children play

Man Chokes Girlfriend in Dreadlock Hair Assault in Portland

Man Chokes Girlfriend in Dreadlock Hair Assault in Portland

32-year-old Caleb Grotberg tried to strangle his girlfriend with locks of matted hair

2 Rocket Launchers Turned In at LA “No Questions Asked” Gun Buyback

2 Rocket Launchers Turned In at LA “No Questions Asked” Gun Buyback

Of the 2,000 guns turned in, 75 were assault weapons and 2 were anti-tank rocket launchers

Quentin Tarantino Should Take Responsibility for His Violent Movies

Quentin Tarantino Should Take Responsibility for His Violent Movies

Documentary producer Nicole Clark criticizes the movie industry for being too violent

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • December 18th, 2012
Connecticut Shooter Played Call of Duty and Dynasty Warriors, Reports Say

Connecticut Shooter Played Call of Duty and Dynasty Warriors, Reports Say

Newspapers are shifting the blame for the tragic event

Hotline Miami Sequel Is Already in Development

Hotline Miami Sequel Is Already in Development

The developer is deciding what the soundtrack will include

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • November 8th, 2012
Splinter Cell: Blacklist Embeds Violence in Player Decisions

Splinter Cell: Blacklist Embeds Violence in Player Decisions

The title benefits from the maturity of the video game medium

 
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