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Dr. Geek: Treating Video Games like Cigarettes

March 21, 2012 carrielynnreinhard Leave a comment

Every so often, it seems another politician seeks to spend his or her political capital on an endeavor aimed at curtailing video games. In the 1990s, such endeavors led to the formation of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and the rating labels for video and computer games. After the formation of such a self-regulatory system, companies and states have sought […]

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In Depth: Video Games, Violence and Warning Labels

January 26, 2011 Tristan Rendo Leave a comment

Sure as the sun will set, people will blame any media they can for the violence in our world. Video games have taken their fare share, and continue to do so. Recently a lawmaker has suggested adding warning labels to video games much in the way the government currently puts warnings on alcohol and tobacco. This started as a […]