NPR show mentions GTA, implies games are art, then doesn’t discuss games
The last day of year (December 31, 2008), NPR’s Talk of the Nation (TOTN) show aired a segment titled titled “The Best Arts Releases Of 2008” hosted by Neal Conan. Granted, they likely meant liberal arts, which does not necessarily mean fine art but, even so, TOTN used a video… Continue Reading »
Talk of the Nation teasing Grand Theft Auto IV for year-end broadcast
National Public Radio is taking a mental holiday on December 31, 2008, with most of its shows airing 2008 highlights and recaps. For the year ender of Talk of the Nation (check local listings for broadcast times), hosted by Neal Conan, NPR has been promoting a pop culture recap featuring… Continue Reading »
Security analyst describes Mumbai attacks as “real-life video game killing fantasy”
There I am, driving around town, listening to my local NPR station, soaking up disturbing international news like a good American, when I hear this troubling comment spoken by Brian Jenkins, security analyst with the RAND Corporation, regarding the recent attacks in Mumbai, India: “...This in a sense for them… Continue Reading »
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