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12.21.2012

Gaming News:

NRA Points Finger at Culture of Violent Media at Press Conference on Newtown School Shooting
GamePolitics
Video games, music video, and movies are the real problem, the gun lobby claims.

ECA Issues Reaction Statement to NRA Press Conference

GamePolitics
'We agree with the Supreme Court's decisions in Brown v. EMA.'

Even One of The Biggest Critics of Violent Video Games Bashed The NRA Today
Kotaku
California State Senator Leland Yee slammed the NRA's odd, new attack on video games.

Don't Trust the Research Saying Video Games Cause Real-World Aggression

Slate
Much of the research supporting the theory on violent video games comes out of a psychology lab at Iowa State University.

The NRA vs. Really Old Video Games: Important Updates for Wayne LaPierre

Atlantic Wire
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre called out the "corrupting shadow industry" of video games — then cited 10 year old titles..

For Some, Video Games Bolster Social Bonds

Psych Central
A new study finds that video game playing is not always associated with a life of failing relationships and dwindling friendships.

Future architects to be trained via video games

Smart Planet
The Savannah College of Art and Design won a $40,000 grant to develop a video game to educate architectural students about the business side of the industry.

Game Blocks Helps Novice Developers Create Games For Free
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Indie developer and former Deus Ex series writer Sheldon Pacotti created the game for a course at the University of Texas' Radio-Television-Film program.

The Overlooked Games of 2012
Destructoid
Meet us at the bargain bin.

Maxis: SimCity's always-on DRM for gamers' benefit
GameSpot
VP Lucy Bradshaw acknowledges fan concerns, says creating a connected experience has been a day-one goal for the game.

 

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