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World of Warcraft blamed for attempted school shooting

by Brian Allen on Nov 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM

There isn’t a day that goes by that doesn’t find someone trying to draw a link between video game violence and real world criminal behavior. But where it is usually Grand Theft Auto, or some similarly violent game sparking the controversy, this time MMO World of Warcraft has been tied… Continue Reading »

Leaked Modern Warfare 2 footage shows gamers can play as a terrorist

by Brian Allen on Oct 29, 2009 at 06:38 PM

Somewhere, Jack Thompson is tittering with peals of glee as the debate about video game violence just jumped to the forefront of the holiday shopping season. Footage from arguably the biggest game release of 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, was leaked earlier this week (October 27, 2009). That… Continue Reading »

Jack Thompson tries to insert himself, video game violence into Portland shooter case

by Brian Allen on Feb 2, 2009 at 10:16 AM

What, did you think being disbarred for life by the state of Florida would stop Jack Thompson from railing against video games? Sigh, I wish. Thompson is asking, nay, demanding that detectives investigating the case of accused Portland nightclub shooter Erik Ayala seek the former attorney’s help. Thompson e-mailed GamePolitics… Continue Reading »

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