Monthly Archives: October 2014

Bayonetta: Female Devs and Gamers Share Their Opinion

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

The Bayonetta franchise is getting a lot a buzz recently because of the release of the second game. The series has been that has spurred a lot of debate among gamers for being controversial in regards to how the franchise … Continue reading →

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A Threat Against Sarkeesian Should Be Seen as A Threat To The Entire Gaming Community

Posted on October 16, 2014 by

This week Anita Sarkeesian cancelled a speech at Utah College after the school received a threat of a mass shooting if Sarkeesian was allowed to speak. The school decided to go ahead with the speech after consulting law enforcement officials, but … Continue reading →

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University Recognizes Video Games as a Varsity Sports

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

Robert Morris University has become the first University to recognize  competitive video games as a varsity sports. Does this mean we’ll soon see stadiums full of crowds cheering on a game of “Blades of Steel”? Probably not. Robert Morris University, … Continue reading →

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New Study Suggests Violent Video Game Releases Coincide with Low Crime Rates

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

Quick one today folks! Another week, another article claiming that violent video games have X effect on society. There seems to be a pendulum with these types of studies; one article will claim to have found a link between violent … Continue reading →

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