The world of gaming is aghast at the release of a NRA-backed iOS title that involves gun safety and shooting at targets. The truth is that it's not much of a first-person shooter, there is no violence, and the game falls in line with the NRA's values. We have little to be angry about, other than the dire nature of the game itself. Read More
We may think that politicians and gun control groups talking about video games is part of a healthy discussion, but the reality is that gamers are everywhere, we're handling our hobby just fine, and there is nothing niche about our hobby. The reality may soon catch up with the hyperbole, but until then remember that you're surrounded by gamers, and that's a beautiful thing. Read More
We're back to debating about violence in games, and what it means for the country. Vice President Joe Biden wants to meet with the NRA, and those in the entertainment industry. Quentin Tarantino may have it right: You don't need to justify art, and certainly not in the context of unconnected, real-world violence. Read More
Policy makers, pundits, and politicians are back to arguing about violent games and their impact on our society. The reality is that the science is complex, the law has spoken, and the ultimate responsibility for the media we consume and our reactions to it is a personal topic with no single "right" answer. Read More
The town of Southington, Connecticut will no longer be collecting and destroying donated video games, a community action group told press this morning. The group cited logistical problems as well as a feeling that the drive was "unnecessary" in light of the conversations sparked by the event's announcement. Read More
2 Player Productions spent two years, funding from a successful Kickstarter, and a pile of their own money to create and release a wonderful documentary about Mojang, the studio that was created due to the success of Minecraft. For the first time, the three men explain why they uploaded their own film to the Pirate Bay. Read More
The town of Southington, Connecticut wants to start a discussion about violence in media in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting. To that end, they're planning a video game drop-off, where the town's community will collect, and subsequently destroy, donated video games. It's a misguided gesture, but one that comes from an honest place of hurt and confusion. Read More
If you enjoy playing video games, PlayStation Home is an obtrusive, inconvenient, barely-functional mess. If you want to see what it looks like when Internet chat rooms are given life and walk about, it's a fascinating environment to study. Just bring gloves, and it's probably not a good idea to admit you're a woman. Read More
Two developers working with the OUYA talk about the system's performance, the early version of the controller included with dev kits, and the tricks used to squeeze the most gaming performance out of an operating system primarily used in phones and tablets. The good news? The $100 Ouya stands up to Android devices that cost much more. Read More
Hackers claim to have found a hole in the 3DS' armor. Is the system officially cracked? And if so, what does that mean for everyone involved? Where some developers see and fears piracy, others see opportunity. Read More
"Games Journalism" is broken. Many sites suffer from forced output cycles, "news" about cakes, and playing along with the industry PR machine. We can do better.
Learn MoreAs the senior editor for the PA Report, Ben travels around the world talking to incredibly interesting people and playing a ridiculous amount of games. His job is to share those experiences via the PA Report while he raises his three kids in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife.
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