Posts tagged virginia tech

VTech report doesn't mention video games; PAC cries cover up

by Ross Miller (Jun 26th 2007 4:56PM)

A federal government report released earlier this month about the issues surrounding the Virginia Tech shooting made no mention video games whatsoever, a point that Game Politics notes is substantial since contributor Michael Leavitt (pictured) had previously mentioned being aware of a potential ...

LaRouche PAC implicates games at Va. Tech. review panel

by Kyle Orland (Jun 6th 2007 10:45AM)

In the weeks after the horrific shootings at Virginia Tech, the search for answers focused mainly on germane issues like gun control and mental health rather than simple media scapegoating. At least one group seems unwilling to let go of the games-made-him-do-it angle, though. Speaking to Governor ...

Gaming in the face of tragedy

by Ross Miller (Apr 28th 2007 2:50PM)

Within 24 hours of the horrific Virginia Tech tragedy, prominent personalities began popping up on TV with their opinions on why it happened and what facet of society and entertainment we should blame. Many in the gaming industry braced for fierce public backlash. But it never really happened. ...