video games
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As a gamer, it bugs the crap outta me when some people announce that violent games and movies are more to blame than “gun culture” for mass shootings. I live in Canada. That means I’m exposed to all the same violent games and media as my southern neigbours. On the other hand, we experience a…
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It took a week, but the NRA (National Rifle Association) has finally decided how to respond to the Newtown, Connecticut shooting. According to them, it had nothing to do with the shooters ease of access to high capacity semi-automatic weapons. Of course not. It was his exposure to violent video games and movies. We know…
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As someone who is slightly outside the usual demographic for video gamers, I periodically get asked what the appeal is. Of course, it’s usually phrased more like, “Don’t you have anything better to do with your life?” That depends on how you define better. The short answer is, “Nope.” Told you it was short. That’s…
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As I mentioned yesterday, I really like Portal 2. I enjoy gaming, watching movies and reading. The commonality? They all take me out of reality for a while. Not that my reality is even sightly terrible. In fact, it’s pretty darned awesome. I’ve got a wonderful wife, a great daughter, and the world’s best dog. …
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