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Desert Bus Creators Take on Jack Thompson
This trailer for Penn & Teller: Bullshit - an unabashedly biased take on the talking points of various agenda pushers - puts our favorite disbarred lawyer in the crosshairs in the upcoming season. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Deenight: THE VIDEO YOU ARE TRYING TO WATCH CANNOT BE VIEWED FROM YOUR CURRENT COUNTRY OR LOCATION. damn it :( 18 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Do Not Judge This PS2 Casemod By Its Cover [Updated]
If I ever go to prison, I want this modder on the outside. That, gang, is a PlayStation 2 inside Jack Thompson's page-turning tribute to himself. And yes, GTA III was the first game played. More » -
Digital Lawyer Saga
Supreme Court On Jack Thompson Appeal: No Thanks
Jack Thompson's appeal of his enhanced disbarment from the Florida Bar hit a bit of a snag on Monday, as the Supreme Court refused to hear his case. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by OutsideTheBox: What good lawyer (or anyone with common sense) takes the longest shot first when there are four other options with... 13 Responses | Other threads
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tha law
Thompson's Final Pleading Most Likely Heard
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court considered ex-lawyer-mans Jack Thompson's request to help him get back to current lawyer-mans land. It's not expected to get very far. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Derek Rumpler: He'll find something new to line his pockets. He already has a tremendous fan base with liberal news reporters. 28 Responses | Other threads
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game law
Utah Governor Smacks Down Thompson Bill
After passing through the Utah House and Senate with flying colors, Jack Thompson's video game.movie bill has been vetoed by Utah Governor Jon Huntsman.
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By Mike FaheyComment by gils0n: Every time Jack Thompson fails, an angel gets it's wings. 14 Responses | Other threads
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legal
Thompson Bill Passed By Utah Senate
The bill from former lawyer Jack Thompson passed by a landslide the Utah House of Representatives earlier this month. It has now also passed in the Utah Senate. More »
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Comment by You Are My Friend!: If you had a child and were given an ultimatum. Either you and your child will both M-rated games or neither... 12 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Utah Falls for Thompson Bill
Remember that bill Jack Thompson's banking his post-lawyer career on? It passed by a landslide in Utah's House of Representatives. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by koof: I really don't understand the problem with keeping M rated stuff out of minor's hands. It isn't like parents can't... 38 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Jack Thompson Still Has A Career (Apparently)
The Business and Labor Committee of the Utah House of Representatives passed a law authored by ex-Miami-attorney, Jack Thompson. I guess you can still have a career after being disbarred. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by patapon: Is that picture photoshopped, or is jackyboy holding his krytopnite? 10 Responses | Other threads
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editorial
How Seriously Should We Take Game Addiction?
A Chinese gamer swallows razor blades in a suicide attempt, Daniel Petric shoots his mom and Brandon Crisp runs away from home – anyone see a pattern here? More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by bfwings55: Video games are very addictive. You end up playing them for hours and when you're not, you think about playing... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Paying The Piper
Jack Thompson Pays $42k Bar Tab
When we last left our intrepid Florida anti-gaming attorney, he was not only being permanently disbarred, but was also ordered to reimburse legal fees to the bar to the tune of some $43,675.35. Well never let it be said that Jack Thompson was a man who didn't pay his dues. Here's an email regarding the payment, since lowered to $42,525.27 by the Bar, sent to us for some odd reason from Thompson himself: More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by armchairnixon: Why do you continue to put this man in the spotlight? And how is it news that he hasn't paid... 5 Responses | Other threads
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legal
Jack Thompson Now Officially Disbarred
Miami attorney... sorry, former Miami attorney John B. "Jack" Thompson, was officially disbarred over the weekend. Florida judge Dava Tunis recommended permanent disbarment for the attention seeking lawyer on September 25th, a change reflected on the Florida Bar's official web site, which notes that he is "not eligible to practice in Florida." The decision ends Thompson's illustrious 31-year career as a Florida attorney. We haven't checked the trash folder in our Kotaku e-mail account to see what the future holds for Jack, but we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. More »
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Comment by lazlo_chatter: Wow, a man lost his job and everyone rejoices. I know some of the things he fought for are unjustified,... 30 Responses | Other threads
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Thompson Won't Fight Disbarment in Florida
Controversial anti-gaming attorney Jack Thompson will not seek to have a motion for a rehearing filed on his behalf with the Supreme Court of Florida. Rather Thompson says that he will seek to have the federal courts intervene on the ruling that would disbar him for life. More »
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Comment by Defoliantonthemoneytree: I may not agree with Thompson's views, but he certainly does not deserve to be disbarred for them. It sickens me... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Did Game Writers Create Jack Thompson?
Over the weekend we ran a Letter to the Editor from former Entertainment Software Association president Doug Lowenstein. In it, Lowenstein takes game journalists to task for giving Thompson a soap box to stand on and, to some degree, says the media helped create Thompson. He then says that instead of celebrating the seemingly inevitable disbarment of Thompson, journalists should take this time to reflect on whether their coverage has matured over the years. More »
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Comment by Modus_Operandi: The problem here is not who created Jack Thompson but how we reacted to his outlandish behavior. The media generally... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Legal
GamePolitics Calls Out Lowenstein for Thompson Comments
Yesterday, we posted a letter from former ESA boss Doug Lowenstein chastising the gaming press for giving everyone's favorite soon-to-be-former-lawyer Jack Thompson, claiming that we "treated him as if he was a credible, fair minded critic" (we did?) and overcovered him (and Crecente admitted that on that point, it's probably true - at times). Well, they've shot back at GamePolitics, succinctly calling Lowenstein's assertions 'bull.' You can't combat a bully by sticking your head in the sand, notes GP: More »
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Comment by Ad-hominem: Ha. I disagree with Gamepolitics. Thompson wasn't a bully. You know what Jack is- he's that guy out on the street... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Former ESA Head: Game Journalists Helped Make Thompson
I can't imagine there is much love lost between the former president of the Entertainment Software Association and soon to be former attorney Jack Thompson. While Thompson often publicly vilified Doug Lowenstein, once even calling him the Goebbels of the industry, Lowenstein always declined to respond.
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Comment by Grumpz®, who knows DSL doesn't cut it.: at least they say the news outlets were worse. But then they immediately skip over that. What a jackass one... 10 Responses | Other threads
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jack thompson
Jack Thompson is so Disbarred.... How Disbarred Is He?
I'm not the type to get joy out of someone else's misfortune. Over the years Jack Thompson and I have built up a rapport of sorts, but that's bound to happen when you email with a person for upwards of four years. While Thompson tends to go off the deep end, and off on me, whenever I've tried to get into a deep conversation with him or do a standard interview, I still find his persistence and point of view fascinating.
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Comment by Grumpz®, who knows DSL doesn't cut it.: Jack Thompson is so disbarred, he can only watch the first half of Law and Order. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Impromptu Disbarment Parties Starting to Pop Up
While news of attorney Jack Thompson's disbarment today by the Supreme Court of Florida might have been unhappy news to some...one..., it certainly seems to have become a reason to celebrate for others.
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Comment by MikeWTFpwns: I want a cake that says, "Congrats, Douche bag" 9 Responses | Other threads
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jack thompson
Thompson Responds To Disbarment
Today's stunning news that controversial attorney and anti-gaming zealot Jack Thompson will be disbarred for life from practicing law by the Supreme Court of Florida seems to have done little to faze the attorney himself.
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Comment by PatMan33: Hmm... I do kind of feel bad for him though. What's he going to do now? 9 Responses | Other threads
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Jack Thompson Disbarred
Is it finally game over for Florida lawyer and violent video game opponent Jack Thompson? Judgment has been entered in the case that started last year and came to a head when Judge Dava Tunis recommended permanent disbarment for the bombastic, showboating law man. The court has approved the report and has ordered that JT is officially disbarred as of 30 days from today. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Maximus9: I feel kinda bad for this guy - he's advocating what he believes in and to be told the career... 12 Responses | Other threads
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grand theft auto iv
Arrested Teen Blames GTA For Hit Firebombing Spree
Three teens were arrested Thursday in connection with the firebombing of three cars with Molotov cocktails, devices one of the suspects said he learned to make by playing Grand Theft Auto.
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Comment by Spiderbait: I have never seen in any game information on how to make molotov cocktails although I have seen it in... more » | Other threads
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Comment by dirkxxdiggler: Wow, do all lawyers make such great actors? I have to say I'm really impressed more » | Other threads
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Florida Bar v Thompson
Inside The 169-Page Thompson Report: Judge Recommends $43k Fine Also
Judge Dava Tunis' full report to the Florida Supreme Court in Jack Thompson's Florida Bar Trial, in which she recommends permanent disbarment for the attorney, also recommends he pay disciplinary costs of $43,675.35.
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Comment by Espeon200: I'm glad to see that he's finally facing some consequences for being such a jerk. As much as I hate the... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Florida Bar v Thompson
Thompson: Judge Recommends Permanent Disbarment
Judge Dava Tunis recommended a permanent disbarment for Jack Thompson with no opportunity to apply for reinstatement, according to a mass email sent out by Thompson this afternoon.
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Comment by fuchikoma: Some of his arguments in this case have been interesting - I'm curious just how valid his referee claim is... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Thompson Calls Judge "Raving Wild Woman", "Unhinged"
It's been a little more than a month since we broke the news that Judge Dava Tunis was recommending that Jack Thompson receive enhanced disbarment, and finally today he's gotten around to his normal round of name calling. More »
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Comment by SharvariErichthonius: no but he is going out as a class five asshole more » | Other threads
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Jackie Boy Gets A Visit From A Couple Of US Marshals
Friend of Kotaku Jack Thompson was kicking back at his Florida home today when there was a knock at the door. "Whoever could it be?", he probably asked himself as he set his morning coffee down on the table. Opening the door, he was greeted by...a pair of US Marshals. Who had been sent to Jackie Boy's home by Judge Federico Moreno. Why? Oh, probably because Thompson sent a letter to Moreno last week, which ended with: "We find yesterday that enemy combatants at Guantanamo are to get more due process from federal judges than what I am to have. I guess my "mistake" was not killing 3000 people to make my point...". More »
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Comment by Nick Kostalas: that thompson fellow is a class act, i don't know what you people are talking about more » | Other threads
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legal
Read Jack Thompson's Storming Out Of Court Transcript
Earlier this month, we reported that Jack Thompson walked out of his disciplinary hearing after saying the judge did not have the authority to hear his case. The Florida Bar is recommending that Thompson be disbarred for a minimum of ten years for professional misconduct. So! For those who was a blow-by-blow retelling of the fireworks, game site GamePolitics has the full court transcript. There's this nuttiness: More »
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Comment by kftgr: Even if Jack Thompson goes down in flames, the unfortunate reality is that some gullible wacko out there will believe... more » | Other threads
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Florida Bar v Thompson
Jack Thompson Walks Out On Hearing, Bar Recommends Enhanced Disbarment
The Florida Bar asked for an "enhanced disbarment" in the disciplinary hearing of Jack Thompson, held earlier this afternoon. The recommendation means Thompson would be disbarred and prohibited from applying to practice law again for ten years, according to 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida spokesperson Eunice Sigler.
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Comment by freespeech: this guy and gertsman or whatever that guy from gamespot that got fired, REALLY enough already. if you don't... more » | Other threads
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Florida Bar v Thompson
Thompson Sanctions Hearing Set For Today
At 2:00 PM EST today, Florida attorney Jack Thompson is set to appear before The Florida Supreme Court, where Judge Dava Tunis will consider possible disciplinary sanctions against him. The Florida Bar is seeking to disbar Thompson, removing his ability to practice law in the state of Florida. More »
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Comment by Billkwando bought his tickets for Hyde's US tour: @Billkwando: Yes Fnor, I'm talking to you. :P more » | Other threads
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The Video Game Defense That Wasn't
Shortly after coming aboard here one of the first things I did was set up a filter to capture and set aside Jack Thompson's bullshit from all the tips cc'd to me. After the preamble to his professional obituary two weeks ago, I went back looking through the "Crazy Fucker" queue to see if I could find some kicking-and-screaming ravings that, even if they didn't deserve to run under the Kotaku nameplate, would at least be fun to read. Instead, I found something unexpected. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by svenhoek: Fuck Fireworks. Ghostbusting.: @MasterDex: Fayetteville is on the border of Fort Bragg. Im pretty sure that regardless of whether or not we market ourselves... more » | Other threads
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Florida Bar v Thompson
Thompson Sanctions Hearing Set For June 4
The Florida Supreme Court will hold a hearing June 4 to consider possible disciplinary action against Miami attorney Jack Thompson, including sanctions. The Florida Bar is seeking to disbar Thompson, removing his ability to practice law in the state of Florida. More »
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Comment by Plsk1n: I had no idea he was a religious man, I forgive him, cause religion makes him immune to common sense. more » | Other threads
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humor
GTA IV: Jack Thompson Edition
I'm posting this video, from recently formed game comedy group Glitch the System, mostly because it helped me come to the realization that I can use the word Thompsons to define naught bits, as in: I just kicked some guy in the Thompsons. Make a note, I plan to use that a lot.
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Comment by Samos42: It was alright. That guy has Jack Thompson's voice down pretty close though. more » | Other threads
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traces of nuts
Judge Says Jack Thompson Guilty Of Misconduct During GTA, Bully Trials
According to a report from GamePolitics, the judge who presided over Miami lawyer Jack Thompson's Bar trial has recommended to the Florida Supreme Court that he be found guilty on 27 of 31 charges of professional misconduct. Of the 27 recommendations of guilt, twenty-one are from a suit related to Grand Theft Auto and four are from an attempt by Thompson to have Rockstar's Bully declared a public nuisance.
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Comment by Ky-Guy: Finally! They are going to bar the crap out of Jack Thompson. more » | Other threads
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radio
Sessler, Thompson Square Off On NPR Over Grand Theft Auto IV
X-Play co-host Adam Sessler joined Neal Conan on the NPR radio show Talk of the Nation earlier today to talk about the recent release of Grand Theft Auto IV. While the majority of the segment seemed to focus on relating GTA IV player experiences and informing the NPR audience on the realities, less so the media fantasies, of all things Grand Theft Auto, it took a dive about seven minutes in. That's when John "Jack" Thompson phoned in to drop his special brand of disinformation. More » -
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Rockstar Makes A Grand Theft Auto IV Fan Of Jack Thompson
Looks like someone was hitting the local GameStop midnight launch in his best cabana wear, as that puffiness and scruffiness is clearly indicative that the self-promoting attorney was pulling an all-nighter. Jack sent the above pic into tips, I presume, to fanboy out with us. We don't know your Gamertag, Jack, but would love to Bomb Da Base with you. PM me!
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Comment by Lex Capo Parsons: JT is a great guy lol.... Ah yes back in the day there were times I'd call and threaten or... more » | Other threads
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grand theft auto iv
More Crimes to Blame on GTA IV
If GTA IV is going to be truly groundbreaking, then it will have to break ground in another realm: Real-life crimes to blame on it. Happily, GamesRadar is on the leading edge of this, spotting eight new crimes that imbecilic mainstream media will be thrilled to pin on "gamers," Rockstar, and this particular title. More »
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By ogoodComment by freespeech: @usfslacker: hahahahaha, you crack me up, aahahahahahaha!!!!!!! more » | Other threads
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law
JT's Bar Trial Transcribed In Loving Detail
As you probably know, Ol' Jacky Boy underwent a Bar Trial in Florida late last year. While the verdict's still pending, anyone curious as to how the whole thing went down - or is just wondering how many times JT mentioned the word c**tflaps during proceedings - should head straight over to GamePolitics, who have painstakingly transcribed almost the entire case for your reading pleasure. More »
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Comment by riotnrrd: Call me crazy, but the gaming world will be worse off when Jack Thompson finally rides (or is ridden) off... more » | Other threads
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Thompson Sanctioned by Florida Supreme Court
One more round today in the continuing downward spiral of controversial Miami attorney Jack Thompson. Today the Florida Supreme Court sanctioned Mr. Thompson after he failed to prove that they shouldn't through his recent "show cause" order. So what does all this law jargon mean exactly? Well the long and short of it is that Thompson will no longer be able to file cases directly to the courts but instead will have to hire another lawyer to do so on his behalf. While this move won't completely muzzle the outspoken Thompson, it will certainly make it difficult for him to bring more of his frivolous lawsuits to the court's attention. Bear in mind that this is a separate issue from his disbarment trial which is currently in the works.
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By fdemarcoComment by dunetiger reads kotaku, seems pleased: What could possibly possess something like Uncle JT to become the man he is today? Surely he wasn't always... more » | Other threads
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antics
EA Tells Jack Thompson to Get Bent
You might recall that last week Jack Thompson offered to come to Electronic Arts assistance in their attempt to try and buy-out Take-Two. (Funny enough, when I first emailed Jack about this he said he didn't care.)
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Comment by freespeech: I'll translate for you Mr. thompson , SUCK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more » | Other threads
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benevolence
Jack Thompson Comes to EA's Rescue
Looks like I pegged this Thompson guy all wrong. Apparently he's willing to put his well-honed legal skills to good use in EA's efforts to acquire T2. Thompson's rambling missive states: More »
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Comment by zerojad: What would be his attacks? counter-GTA? Ban-Manhunt Hammer? ahah xD more » | Other threads
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research
FPS Dying Makes People Feel Better
While "attorney" Jack Thompson keeps going on and on about games a "murder simulators," Finnish researchers beg to differ. In an article published in the journal Emotion, the researchers state that players actually feel a sense of relief when their characters are killed, giving them a "relief from engagement." Quite the opposite! What's more, the research states that players didn't become desensitized to in-game killing over multiple play sessions and had lower negative feelings about violence. Hrm, we think the feeling of "relief from engagment" is a two way street: Players probably feel some relief after they mow through a buncha bad guys. So, not sure how accurate this is, but what we are sure about is these Finnish folks are actually researchers and that Jack Thompson is actually bonkers. Take this data for what it's worth! More »
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Comment by graddy: @otakucode: Surely some of the studies on this issue are poorly conducted. Several of the studies are very well conducted, however.... more » | Other threads
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