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News: Jack Thompson Asks Obama For Nationwide Ban On "Killer Games"

Jack Thompson , for better or worse, will not be silenced. Though many do not agree with his methods, all can agree that he is one who knows how to play the game that is mainstream media. Mr. Thompson knows that the quickest way to fire up both journos and the gaming industry as a whole is to hit it directly where it hurts. Say what you will about his methods, but the fact that the man never feels the need to censor himself nor cater to what the masses want to hear from him is indeed admirable. Much to the chagrin of many (misinformed) gamers, Jack is back. Hot on the heels of recent Utah legislature’s passing of House Bill 353 (a bill that would amend and improve upon Utah’s Truth in Advertising Law), Jack has become enraged at the fact that the good citizens of the United States have the audacity to voice their opinions regarding such a bill. In turn, he’s made a respectable move, going straight to the man who should, in theory, be able to get a plan set in motion – President Obama.

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Review: H.A.W.X.

Tom Clancy’s line of video games usually never fails to impress. You’ve got Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell to power the line straight to the top of charts when new titles are released. H.A.W.X. (High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron), the latest addition to the lineup, take to the skies with real world jets and arcade-style gameplay. While this is absolutely no Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, what’s here is very much enjoyable, especially if you’re more into the fun aspect of gaming rather than the technical or graphical – and who usually isn’t?

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Review: Afro Samurai

Cel-shading has come a long way. In fact, just a few short years ago whenever it was introduced, it was laughed at. Just look at The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Its reception was lukewarm at best, and much of it had to do with the look of the entire package. Fast forward a few years, and titles such as Prince of Persia and Eternal Sonata are revered for their gorgeous art direction. One thing that can be said about the video game translation of Afro Samurai is that its cel-shaded art oozes style, but tends to lose its direction in terms of substance. Even with that said, this is by far one of the best anime-to-video game releases out there.

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News: iPod Touch/iPhone Becoming Veritable Gaming Platform

It’s no question that Microsoft has a successful gaming console on its hands. The 29 million Xbox 360s that made their way home with proud new owners are evidence of its popularity. As a result, it’s gained tremendous support from a myriad of developers across the board. Now, a familiar contender is rising in popularity. This morning, Apple was pleased to announce that the company has sold a whopping 30 million combined iPod Touch and iPhone units worldwide, surpassing the amount of Xbox 360s currently out in the wild.

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Review: 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand

After 50 Cent was given his own video game, most gamers mourned the future. Really? 50 Cent? What, was there no pool of gaming mascots to make a kart racer out of? 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand is (of course) Fiddy’s return to the gaming world in a brand new, Gangsta (TM) adventure. However, you should keep your reservations at the door for this one. What is basically a derivative, repetitive, exercise in uttering the F-bomb every five minutes is also one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences I’ve had in quite a while. Perhaps one of the reasons I found so much to love about this game was that it proves you don’t need an artsy, critically-acclaimed title simply to have some fun. Besides, isn’t that what gaming is all about?

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