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Video Games Bill: Oklahoma Politician Links Media Violence To Teen Bullying – Huffington Post


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Video Games Bill: Oklahoma Politician Links Media Violence To Teen Bullying
Huffington Post
Is there a link between violent video games and bullying? According to one Oklahoma State Representative, the answer to this question is "yes," and in an effort to address the issue he has introduced a new bill to the state legislator that, if passed,
Oklahoma Bill to Tax Violent Video Games Is Clueless and InconsistentTIME
Oklahoma the latest state to pin problems on video games, proposes sin taxDigitaltrends.com
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes tax on "violent" video games (and Ultimate Card Games)Ars Technica
Geekosystem -BGR -KFOR
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Video games industry doing it tough, but makes $1.5 billion in 2011 – iTWire


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Video games industry doing it tough, but makes $1.5 billion in 2011
iTWire
Despite general economic uncertainties, Australia's interactive games industry remains upbeat despite a 12.8 per cent contraction in 'traditional retail' computer and video games sales to $1.5 billion in 2011, according to Australia's Interactive Games
Report: Video games industry sales hit $1.5b, down by 12.8 per centARNnet
Australian video game industry made $1.5 billion in 2011Computerandvideogames.com
Aussie retail games industry slips 12.8 percent in 2011GameSpot

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Video games are better at making a world with stories in them, as opposed to … – Destructoid

Video games are better at making a world with stories in them, as opposed to
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Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment – just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute — but back it up with

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Taiwan man dies playing video games at internet cafe: police – Sydney Morning Herald


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Taiwan man dies playing video games at internet cafe: police
Sydney Morning Herald
This file photo shows youngsters playing video games at an internet cafe in Taipei. Photo: AFP TAIPEI — A Taiwanese man died while playing video games at an internet cafe as dozens of other patrons carried on for hours afterwards apparently unaware

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Gaming for N00bs: Hey, Lana Del Rey — It’s not the video game; it’s you – Boston.com (blog)


Idolator: All About The Music
Gaming for N00bs: Hey, Lana Del Rey — It's not the video game; it's you
Boston.com (blog)
In late 2011, Del Rey released a video for "Video Games," a track off her now-newly released album Born to Die. The most popular interpretation of the lyrics is quite literal: The singer is a neglected woman, all because her man loves video games.
'Video Games' on 'Letterman'RollingStone.com
Lana Del Rey Performs 'Video Games' on 'Letterman'PopCrush
Lana Del Rey Brings “Video Games” To 'Letterman'Idolator: All About The Music
Hollywood Reporter -Billboard
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Super Bowl XLVI: Chargers’ Antonio Gates Talks Madden Bowl XVIII and Video Games – GamerLive.TV


New York Times
Super Bowl XLVI: Chargers' Antonio Gates Talks Madden Bowl XVIII and Video Games
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San Diego Charger tight end Antonio Gates Bud Light Blue Carpet to talk about Madden Bowl XVIII as well as Madden NFL 12 and what video games he played back in the day in this exclusive video interview. Madden Bowl XVIII pitted four teams of three
Tim Tebow leads another comeback in Madden Bowl XVIIICNN
Super Bowl Scene: Tim Tebow, Drew Brees in Madden NFL ContestSan Francisco Chronicle
Madden Bowl: Lower Stakes, More ArguingNew York Times (blog)
KOCO Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma the latest state to pin problems on video games, proposes sin tax – Digitaltrends.com


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Oklahoma the latest state to pin problems on video games, proposes sin tax
Digitaltrends.com
Oklahoma legislation is blaming these societal problems on video games, and wants to slap a sin tax on anything rated teen and up. An Oklahoma legislator is proposing a 'what about the children?' bill (HB 2696) that aims to tax violent video games.
Oklahoma Bill to Tax Violent Video Games Is Clueless and InconsistentTIME
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes tax on "violent" video games (and Ultimate Card Games)Ars Technica
Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes 1% Tax on Violent Video Games Like Rock BandGeekosystem
BGR -Wired News (blog) -Examiner.com
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Gamer Roulette: The Best Of Video Games 2011 – Neon Tommy


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Gamer Roulette: The Best Of Video Games 2011
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Whether it's reviews, previews, or FAQ's, matters that are professional or just personal, make sure you check Neon Tommy every week for all sorts of interesting tidbits in the world of video games. And remember, it's dangerous to go alone.

Op-Ed: Game on – a look at the video games 2012 has to offer – DigitalJournal.com


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Op-Ed: Game on – a look at the video games 2012 has to offer
DigitalJournal.com
2012 is looking to be quite the year for video games. With such titles as Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Soul Calibur V already released, it's likely that fans are salivating over what the rest of the year has to offer in interactive entertainment.
Video Game Review: 'Final Fantasy' gets back on trackHerald Times Reporter
Final Fantasy – 13-2: Square Enix is Talking Story Volume DLCsGamebandits (blog)
VIDEO GAME REVIEW: Final Fantasy XIII-2 an improvement over its predecessorHeritage Newspapers

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Video games fans get for ‘old fashioned’ fun at GEEK 2012 in Margate – Kent News


Kent News
Video games fans get for 'old fashioned' fun at GEEK 2012 in Margate
Kent News
“The idea is to create a core celebration of the last four decades of video games and consoles and around that build an expo which looks at future skills, education, and business opportunities. “Beyond the Winter Gardens where it is being staged,