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Prosecutor Takes Aim at Top Video Games
WXYZ ^
| 12-5-2007
| WXYZ
Posted on 12/05/2007 9:02:53 AM PST by Westlander
Citing a connection between violent video games and a rise in youth crime, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy blasted some of the biggest names in entertainment and urged a holiday boycott of 11 best-selling games.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: batjack; crime; games; video; videogames; violence
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To: Westlander
US Census data for New Orleans:
July 1, 2006: 223,388
July 1, 2005: 452,170
July 1, 2004: 459,048
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posted on
12/05/2007 1:49:28 PM PST
by
Yo-Yo
(USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
To: z3n
Why is that all the crap made in hollywood is protected by the first amendment as art and entertainment but video games are not?Who says video games aren't?
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posted on
12/05/2007 1:49:46 PM PST
by
MEGoody
(Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
To: ctdonath2
True, the video game market/retailers/distribution companies/hardware manufacturers all engage in some type of “self-censorship”. A/O is the kiss of death.
But lawyers/politicians see video games as a soap box issue that could line their pockets one way or another. Film on the other hand is long established and has a wider appeal. The practice of demagoguery on moving pictures is old and tired (Although traces still exist and sometimes get tag when bashing VG). Video games offer a fresh whipping boy to go after.
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posted on
12/06/2007 5:07:56 AM PST
by
rollo tomasi
(Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
To: knews_hound
I took your advice, and ran and hid behind the bumper cars. It took me about an hour and a half, but I finally beat the flashback level. Not too long after that I beat the game.
Couldn’t have done it without you.
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posted on
12/06/2007 8:54:06 AM PST
by
SoldierMedic
(Rowan Walter, 23 Feb 2007 Ramadi)
To: knews_hound
Have you tried WarHawk yet?
It’s darn good, I have stopped playing CoD4 while I work on WH...
It’s tough!
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posted on
12/15/2007 7:15:02 AM PST
by
GRRRRR
(Merry Christmas to US All...)
To: GRRRRR
I am so lame that I really can only do one at a time. If I play more than one, I tend to confuse things and suck even more than I usually do, which is really saying something.
I will check it out. My son works at Gamestop and can take home any game he likes, I will ask him to grab it for me.
Thanks for the heads up, I am eager to give it a try.
Cheers,
knewshound
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posted on
12/15/2007 3:50:09 PM PST
by
knews_hound
(I drive a Hybrid. It burns both gas AND rubber.)
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