Saturday, October 21, 2006

ISU researchers part of summit on violent video game

ISU researchers part of summit on violent video game
Radio Iowa - Des Moines,IA,USA
... He says they hope to work with the video game industry and the software ratings board so people realize that there are some risks to letting children play ...

Police: Brother Shoots Brother Over Video Game

Police: Brother Shoots Brother Over Video Game

Source: NBC13.com - Birmingham,AL,USA MONTGOMERY, Ala.

A late-night argument between siblings over a video game led one to shoot the other. Few details are known, but ...

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[PogoWolf]

*sigh* So which game will be blamed for this one?

Study Shows Video Games Are Good For Kids

Study Shows Video Games Are Good For Kids
WIFR-TV Rockford
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 7:52 PM PDT
It could be tough to get our kids to turn off the video game and start their homework. But before you make them put the controller down, you might want to know they're learning some important skills.

Old video games make a comeback

Old video games make a comeback
PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 7:17 PM PDT
Computer game fans will have the chance to get their hands on some arcade classics at a new exhibition.

Debate erupts over video game rating system

Debate erupts over video game rating system
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 7:33 PM PDT
The rating system that's supposed to protect children from violent, sexually explicit video games doesn't work, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum said Friday. "The rating system we have now is funded by the people who stand to make a profit off it," the St. Paul DFLer told a group of researchers who study the effects of violent video games on children. "I've come to the strong conclusion that we need to

 

 

[PogoWolf]
  The only rating system a kid needs is PARENTS. 

Itagaki: 360 is Team Ninja's Core

Itagaki: 360 is Team Ninja's Core
1up.com
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 5:43 PM PDT
Itagaki talks about Team Ninja's short and long-term strategies.

'Long-term Battle' for World's Video Gamers About to Begin

'Long-term Battle' for World's Video Gamers About to Begin
HispanicBusiness.com
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 9:16 PM PDT
Sony has prevailed in the game wars so far, with consoles judged largely on their power and graphics and a big library of games. But as it prepares to introduce its PlayStation 3, the battlefield is expanding.