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1.15.2013

Gaming News:

Deep Silver Apologizes for Statue in Dead Island Riptide Zombie Bait Edition
GamePolitics
It turns out that not everyone thinks a mutilated female torso statue is the best extra to be packed with a game...

Report: Jailed Bohemia Interactive Developers Released
GamePolitics
Arma III developers make bail after 128 days in jail.

Path of Exile Preview and Video Interview
Rpad.tv
Grinding Gear Games' Jonathan Rogers talks about his online action RPG.

Editorial: It's Time to Reconsider the Violent Game Debate
GamesIndustry International
'Restraint, reflection necessary to distinguish overly defensive game industry from entirely divisive gun lobby.'

What the mainstream press won’t report: Gamers are everywhere, and we’re doing fine
Penny Arcade Report
Gamers are in every walk of life and gaming is no longer an activity dominated by juveniles.

Vice President Biden's warning to the video game industry
Gamasutra
A secret message for the industry: improve your image with the public.

Stephen Colbert Shows How Absurd It Is To Blame Video Games For Violence
Kotaku
His commentary is less laughable than some being spewed by the mainstream media.

Redundancies hit Zumba Fitness publisher Majesco
Develop
Weak demand for products on current generation consoles blamed for poor performance in 2012.

The NRA's new shooting app isn't the hypocritical PR disaster it seems
Ars Technica
Practice Range could serve as a helpful distraction for the gun lobby.

Borderlands 2 Sir Hammerlock DLC on Xbox 360 plagued by compatibility errors
Polygon
DLC launch day troubles are causing some gamers headaches.

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