Video Games

Video games have been taking a blow left and right from both the media and parents, for teaching our kids violence. Personally, I think that if you believe that video games are evil, then you need to stop buying them for timmy or jenny (made up names) and place security camaras in there rooms so you know what they are doing at ny given moment.  Read More »

In todays society, we can spend as much of our time in a made up world than a real one. Videogames are one of the most booming forms of media today, and yet we seem to be criticising them much more than any other.  Read More »

"It's a wonder the teenager can function these days..." A common phrase used by generations older than 25. Such a broad statement that can basically mean just about anything. I am actually referring to the available, advanced, and futuristic technology we utilize in today's society. Yes it is true, we can multi-task faster then most.  Read More »

I was in the video store the other day and a commercial came on the TV in the store. A boy was talking about how his mom checks the videogames he gets for an appropriate rating. I never used to see this type of info. The importance of video game ratings had never really taken precedent before.  Read More »

So my friend Rob just finished Halo 2 on PC, on XP... Yeah, I'm pretty good at cool stuff like that, google search for the 1911 repack.
Anyway, We were discussing the finer points of the game, and constantly the topic of the Gravemind's Poetry started popping up.

Example:
Silence fills the empty grave now that I have gone,
But my mind is not at rest, for questions linger on.  Read More »

So, in the past decade video games have come to the height of popularity and with the rise to fame has come much questioning and turmoil. I personally enjoy video games and am quite surprised that they have caused such dispute. From Lemmings to Call of Duty, and Pong to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, I have played many games and have experienced most all genres available.  Read More »

One thing that is a huge problem on my college campus is video games. People sit for hours at a time playing the latest games. Guitar hero and Rockstar can be found everywhere. Tournaments are held and homework is pushed aside to make way for the latest and greatest in the gaming world. Last week in class i found out that there is such a thing as professional video gamers.  Read More »

In west Philadelphia, born and raised
On a playground is where I spent most of my days
Chillin’out, maxin and relaxin, all cool and all
Shootin some B-ball….

Anyone that knows where this B-Ball shooting occured either:
1. Remembers back when violence wasn’t a key component of television
OR
2. Is aware that such a time may have existed.  Read More »