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Ban on Violent Video Game Sales to Minors Surfaces Again
Here we go again, the never-ending saga that we all know and love, one of the debates that will seemingly never end. I'm talking about banning the sale of violent video games to minors. The topic most recently came into focus from Connecticut's Attorney General's office via a press release issued on July 19th, 2010.
Here is a quick blurb from the press release:
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal joined a multi-state coalition today seeking to uphold states' rights to restrict video game sales to minors that feature extremely violent content -- including games where players burn people alive with gasoline and urinate on people to make them vomit.
Well now, if you're going to put it that way, who in their right mind would want to say this is a bad idea? And they are absolutely right, the sale of mature rated games should absolutely be restricted. The problem, as it goes on to state the following.
"Parents deserve tools to protect children from games that showcase digital decapitation and rape," Blumenthal said. "Certain games dangerously desensitize children with simulated homicide and hate crimes, turning graphic executions into entertainment. In the face of continued industry inaction -- enabling unattended children to buy such games -- states must preserve their critical right to protect children.
Do parents need help? Yes, indeed they do, and they have it as well. Imagine that, the protocols are all in place, we just need to follow instructions.
First off, all recent video games are rated by the ESRB (Electronic Software Rating Board) and are clearly labeled. Next up are the consoles' Parental Restrictions settings. If you are a parent and are concerned about what they are playing while you aren't around, read up on how to use the parental controls on your hardware. Chances are either your television or the console has them.
And finally, shouldn't we all just stand up and say we care about our children? If you are a parent and you made it this far into this blog post you've already done that, congratulations. Ban on Violent Video Game Sales to Minors Surfaces Again originally appeared on About.com Video Game Strategies on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 18:31:15. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Poll: Do You Plan on Getting Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360?
Now all three of the big names in consoles are digging themselves deep into motion sensitive controller technology, the last one to enter the ring will be Kinect for the Xbox 360. Wii was the first to do so (on a massive scale), and Sony PlayStation's Move just recently launched in Japan. Kinect uses a special sensor and completely eliminates the need for a physical controller. You, the gamer, are the controller. Read more about Kinect at Xbox.com by clicking the previous Kinect link.
But the question remains. Do gamers actually want a controller-free gaming experience? And, if so, is the current pricing structure of Kinect at the level gamers feel satisfied with? In other words, do we think we're going to get what we're paying for? Read more... Poll: Do You Plan on Getting Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360? originally appeared on About.com Video Game Strategies on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 23:17:30. Permalink | Comment | Email this
App Addict: Chain Link Pro (Game) and PerCent (Utility)
Recommended iPhone Apps: Chain Link Pro and PerCent among first to be featured.
I don't normally post about iPhone apps, but since there are so many out there, its becoming more difficult to decide what to try and what to stay away from. So, we'll consider this part one in an ongoing series of posts highlighting some of the gaming apps I have found to be worthy of a try. First up is Chain Link, a quick, straight-forward game app that reminds me of both Hexic and any other "connect like patterns" game, without actually copying either. Read more... App Addict: Chain Link Pro (Game) and PerCent (Utility) originally appeared on About.com Video Game Strategies on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 08:52:20. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Naughty Bear Cheats (PS3, Xbox 360)
I guess you could say curiosity got the best of me, but I just couldn't take it anymore and had to find out what Naughty Bear was all about. I mean, come on, Naughty Bear. At any rate, I read the game profile (attached to the cheat pages, of which, there are no real codes) and I read our Xbox guide's Naughty Bear review. I suggest you do the same if you're wondering, here are the links you'll need.
Naughty Bear Cheats (PS3, Xbox 360) originally appeared on About.com Video Game Strategies on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 21:18:48. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Windows Shortcut Vulnerability Information including Microsoft's 'Fix It' Tool
Windows users should be aware of the shortcut vulnerability and the Fix-It Tool issued by Microsoft. This is a vulnerability that compromises every Microsoft Windows operating system, including all versions of Windows 7 and the recently "support retired" Windows XP.
General information about the shortcut vulnerability can be found here at computerworld.com. This is a good read as it presents the vulnerability and time-line estimations based on previous documented vulnerabilities.
All Windows users should be aware of this exploit. This is especially important for PC gamers, because we often rely on shell commands or command line parameters when beginning a game.
You also might consider taking a look at About.com's Network Security Guide Site for other related security information. There is also a very informative article on Children and Internet Safety from About.com's Family Computing Guide Site. Windows Shortcut Vulnerability Information including Microsoft's 'Fix It' Tool originally appeared on About.com Video Game Strategies on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 20:17:06. Permalink | Comment | Email this
THQ wrangling up new WWE franchise
Publisher confirms "more friendly, easier, and less simmy" installment based on wrestling license will arrive in 2011.
Madden NFL 11 Launch Center
Check out our Madden NFL 11 launch center for the latest news so that you don't fumble the ball on release day!
Rockstar wins newspaper apology, damages
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