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Trump’s assertion that video games are to blame for mass shootings is built on unproven science

Mar 9, 2018

In the wake of yet another wave of horrifying gun violence in the US, President Donald Trump is working to steer the conversation away from gun legislation in favor of rehashing questions on whether violent vid...

APA study links Violent Video Games to Aggressive Behavior

Platonium

Aug 18, 2015

Policy

A detailed study carried out by a six member task force confirms that violent video games can trigger aggression, though there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that they are also linked with criminal behavi...

Ralph Baer, the father of video gaming dies at 92

Jayaram Pawar

Dec 8, 2014

Innovation

The creator of the first ever video game, Ralph Baer ended the game of life at 92. Baer’s death was announced on the gaming website Gamasutra, by sources close to him. His invention was the first ever made vide...

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare now available in markets to buy & play

Siddhant Ghatge

Nov 3, 2014

Innovation

A series of games, which has famously sold 140 million copies now has its next version up on sale in the global markets. Kevin Spacey has ruled it out in this version of the game. Viso fame analyst Sterne Agee ...

Google Twitch merger for $1 Billion confirmed, YouTube to live stream video games

Platonium

Jul 25, 2014

Innovation

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has reached a preliminary agreement deal to buy Twitch, a popular live videogame streaming company. The deal was first reported back in May 2014 and according to the latest reports, th...

Microsoft will not drop the Xbox Division, despite pressure from shareholders

Platonium

May 28, 2014

Innovation

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has revealed they will not spin off the Xbox Division any time in the near future, despite pressure from multiple shareholders who see Xbox as a bad investment and something Micros...

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