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Gaming News:

Sen. Lamar Alexander: Games are a Bigger Problem Than Guns
GamePolitics
In the wake of the Newtown shooting, politicians continue to find things to blame other than guns.

Torture Mechanic Removed from Splinter Cell: Blacklist
GamePolitics
Ubisoft decides that Sam Fisher should probably not be torturing people because it's kind of rude.

British army stages record-breaking virtual battle
BBC
The British army has conducted its largest virtual battle simulation, involving 220 soldiers.

One pilot's mistake leads to massive battle in EVE Online
Destructoid
A misclick causes The Battle of Asakai.

Ten Downloadable Games You May Have Missed In 2012
Game Informer
Last year saw a host of high-profile downloadable titles, but some amazing games may have slipped past your notice.

Linden Lab's 'dio' to Let You Gamify Your Media for Fun and (Eventually) Profit
Forbes
Dio is a simple site that blends website design and social web, where you can create an explorable space that people can visit.

Black Ops II adds Twitch support
GameSpot
Streaming video company partners with Activision to allow Call of Duty players to stream their multiplayer games worldwide; compatible only with Xbox 360 for now..

Are Weak Wii U Sales a Bellwether of Shifting Game Demographics?
Time
No, says this lengthy and detailed report.

Kickstarter Projects: The Asylum (Senscape)
IndieGames.com
You'll go crazy for this crowd funding campaign.

Nvidia means business, signs up Bohemia for Project Shield
Gamasutra
Nvidia wants to show industry naysayers that it is dedicated to its upcoming Project Shield console.

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