‘Medal of Honor’ Yanked From Military Bases

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2010 American servicemen and -women stationed on US Army and Air Force bases around the world won't have the option of playing one video game in particular, Electronic Arts' "Medal of Honor," because it gives players the option of (continued) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Nigel Warburton on Why Video Games Are Good

BLANK Aug 14, 2010 In Tom Chatfield’s “Fun Inc.,” the case is made that far from corrupting popular culture and turning its addicted users into “blinking lizards,” video games can help us be happier and live better.Tom Chatfield’s “Fun Inc.” makes the case that far from corrupting popular culture, video games can help us be happier and live better. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Multitasking Our Way to Distraction

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2010 What do we stand to gain from all our gadgetry in this, our wired (not to mention wireless) era? Improved manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination? The ability to soundly defeat pixelated alien hordes via video games? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Now You Too Can Be Among the Powers That Be — Thanks to ‘iBailout!!’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2010 Leave it to the good ol' US of A to produce this sort of thing: An enterprising gaming company by the name of Hands-On Mobile has created an iPhone game that allows users to play the part of the money-gobbling Fed In this digitized satire the Fed actually eats angry citizens But fear not (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Call of Duty’ Game Franchise Busts Sales Records

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2009 Perhaps it's possible to draw larger sociological conclusions about why it is that, over the politically and economically tumultuous 2003-09 period, gaming giant Activision's first-person shooter series "Call of Duty" raked in a staggering $3 billion in global sales. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Modern Combat 3’ — We Can Hardly Wait

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2009 The new "Call of Duty" video game took in a cool $310 million on the day it launched, thanks partly to "heart-racing action," as the developer put it. According to the satire masters at the Onion, the next version -- yawn -- is already in the works. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Google and Adderall to the Rescue?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 22, 2009 It's not news that the planet is in trouble, that global food and energy supplies won't last long at the current rate of consumption, and that we've basically got a big mess on our hands as the species most responsible for all of the above and more. What's the human race to do? Why, the answer may lie in intelligence augmentation, according to The Atlantic's Jamais Cascio. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Are Video Games Violent Enough?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2009 With dark times on the horizon, the Onion's "In the Know" panel takes a satirical stab at whether violent video games are "adequately preparing children for the apocalypse." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama ’09, Available on Xbox

Staff / Truthdig Oct 15, 2008 If it seems that you can't escape Barack Obama's ubiquitous smiling mug no matter where you go, be careful to not turn on your Xbox. Obama has become the first presidential candidate to buy ad space inside a video game. Among the games are the popular "Madden '09" football and "Burnout: Paradise" racing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Microsoft’s Global Warming Game Contest

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2007 College-age video game enthusiasts can now claim their gaming habits may help save the world. Microsoft is launching a contest this summer, the Xbox 360 Games for Change Challenge, offering cash and other prizes to whiz kids who dedicate their game design skills to the cause of global warming Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sony vs. the Church of England

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2007 Sony Computer Entertainment is in hot water with the Church of England because of a popular video game that simulates a shootout in the Manchester Cathedral. Among other concerns, the church is appalled that Sony would "encourage people to have gun battles" in a city known for gun crime. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dying to Play the Wii

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2007 A mother of three in California has died of water intoxication after participating in a local radio station contest. Participants competed by drinking large quantities of water without urinating in an effort to win a Nintendo Wii video game system. If ever there was confirmation that America's consumerism is out of control, this is it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )