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Long-term study: Violent media doesn’t cause violence

By Zoe Hawkins
January 5, 2015
in :  Gaming
48

Violent games get the blame anytime a young person goes on a violent spree, but yet another study refutes that connection.

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Did Steam censor Hatred? (UPDATE)

By Zoe Hawkins
December 17, 2014
in :  Gaming
30

Hatred launched on Steam Greenlight only to be taken down within hours by Valve themselves. Is it justified, or is censorship coming to Steam?

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Consumer Reports writes worst report on violent games

By Zoe Hawkins
December 12, 2014
in :  Uncategorised
28

Violent games get rated mature for a reason, but Consumer Reports has decided to rail against a non-existent problem.

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Do violent games reduce violent crime?

By Zoe Hawkins
September 15, 2014
in :  Gaming, Lifestyle
57

Statistics show a drop in violent crime when a major game releases. Could violent games actually be good for society's crime rate?

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Common Sense Media’s alternatives to violent games

By Geoffrey Tim
July 15, 2013
in :  Gaming
83

Comnmon Sense Media has suggested a few alternatives for the most violent games - but they're not especially good alternatives.

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Violent games are “creatively too easy”

By Geoffrey Tim
March 28, 2013
in :  Gaming
24

Violent games are creatively too easy, and the industry needs to challenge itself, says the chap who rote Spec Ops: The Line.

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Study attempts to link violent games with decreased brain function

By Geoffrey Tim
November 29, 2011
in :  Gaming
1

Yet another study trying to link violent games with anti-social behaviour has been found wanting.

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Is Australia finally getting an 18+ rating for games?

By Darryn Bonthuys
July 22, 2011
in :  Gaming
0

Australia is finally going to allow for R18 games to be sold in their country

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