Does Violence In Video Games Cause Violence In Real-Life?

Does Violence In Video Games Cause Violence In Real-Life?

Considering that Jack Thompson was disbarred in 2008 and has laid lower than a snake’s heinie ever since, it’s shocking to think that a whole generation of video gamers are now growing up without ever hearing his name. At the end of our offensive video games post, we regretted not having room to include his shenanigans. Jack…

Gaming Retrospective: Why Was Tetris So Successful?
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Gaming Retrospective: Why Was Tetris So Successful?

Tetris is an anomaly in the computer game world. Let’s explain why. There are very few truly abstract games. We count board games, children’s playground games, sports, video games, all-inclusive. Most games are a stand-in for real-world challenges, or an interpretation of themes from fiction or mythology, which in turn draw inspiration from real-world narratives. Strategy…