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Game Obsession
Video Game Obsession Cited In Halo Shooter's Lenient Sentencing
An Ohio judge has granted Daniel Petric a lenient sentence today, citing the teen's video game addiction to Halo 3 as a potential contributing factor in the 2007 shooting that left his mother dead.
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By Mike FaheyComment by uppitycracker: This is just going to set a standard that will gradually grow more and more lenient on cases like this.... 70 Responses | Other threads
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game violence
Sailor Shot Dead During Video Game
A gaming session ended in death on Wednesday, as Clinton Echols allegedly pointed a gun at his fellow sailor and fired it while playing an unspecified military video game. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by fraaap: Those military simulations are realistic as fuck. 16 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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murder
Petric Convicted Of Halo 3 Inspired Matricide
Daniel Petric, the Ohio teen who shot and killed his mother over a dispute involving Halo 3, was convicted today of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, and other charges related to the heinous crime.
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nsfw
The Duck Hunt Dog Finally Goes Too Far
It's bad enough when a pixellated hound dog is overly critical towards your duck hunting skills, but when he starts in on your job situation and your sexual performance, things have gone too far. More » -
tragedy
Teen Shot Parents Because They Took Away Halo 3
Prosecutors at the murder trial of 17-year-old Daniel Petric claim that the teen shot both of his parents, killing his mother, because they wouldn't let him play Halo 3.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Frologic: I think that THIS TIME, we can blame video games. 134 Responses | Other threads
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maplestory
Japanese Woman Jailed After Killing Virtual Husband
A 43-year-old Japanese piano teacher found herself in jail after viciously murdering her ex-husband...in MapleStory. According to reports, the woman's virtual, big-headed anime husband suddenly divorced her in mid-May, which lead to her logging on with the 33-year-old man's username and password and deleting his character. When the man discovered the death of his character, he called the police. The alleged virtual murderer has now been jailed for suspicion of illegally accessing a computer and manipulating electronic data, which could carry a five-year prison sentence or a fine of up to $5,000. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Demonbird: I... I've deleted so many wow characters moments after their inception... I'M A MURDERER! 18 Responses | Other threads
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murder
Man Arrested Over Advance Wars Forum Murder
A German gamer has been arrested near Frankfurt on suspicion of involvement in the death of a British student, Matthew Pyke. More »
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Comment by ca$h is now... The Day Man!: give em the death penalty. People like that really don't deserve to live. I mean REALLY don't deserve to live. 15 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Wisconsin Teens Charged With Murder Over Xbox
Apparently, there's still some confusion over whether the ownership of owning a video game console is worth spending the rest of your natural life in prison over. In another sad case of humanity sucking, two Kenosha, Wisconsin teens have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Their prize? An Xbox. More »
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Comment by Mact: Nt t mk lght f ths, bt cn't hlp thnkng ths... Wht ws snr ctzn dng wth n Xbx? ... 7 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Suspect Arrested In San Antonio EB Murder
In January 2007 we reported on the murder of Amber Belken, a 24-year-old EB manager for a San Antonio, Texas area EB Games store. Belken entered her store around 9AM on January 29th, 2007 only be be found dead - suffocated with a plastic bag - around 2PM when EB managers arrived on the scene to see why she hadn't been answering the phone. Now, over a year and a half later, police finally have a suspect in custody. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by lazlo_chatter: @bornonce: I guess I don't see your point. I know that Texas only uses lethal injection, I however live in... more » | Other threads
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game announce
NinjaBee - Now With More Keflings
What better way to introduce your new city-building sim for Xbox Live Arcade than by by brutally murdering one of the characters on video? NinjaBee, the creators of Outpost Kaloki X and Band of Bugs, have crafted this twisted tale of betrayal and death in honor of A Kingdom for Keflings, which I am assuming features the titular and currently unseen creatures helping you, the player, create a kingdom. It seems NinjaBee just wasn't sure what to do with the little buggers once production entered the home stretch. More » -
video game defense
Grisly Beheading Blamed On Hitman
18-year-old Jean Pierre Orlewicz is currently on trial for first-degree premeditated murder, after he and a friend ambushed 26-year-old Daniel Sorenson last November, stabbing him multiple times in the back before sawing off his head and burning his body. After the prosecution spent the better part of yesterday describing a young man fixated on committing a crime, the defense revealed the real reason behind the teen's murderous drive. Hitman. A CNN reported had obviously never played the game.They dealt with it with a videogame called Hitman that he used to watch, and it was a video game where you got impressions that you would kill somebody - hit them from their backside, where they were not aware that they were being killed.
If he wore a snappy suit and tie and shaved his head bald before committing the crime, then maybe - just maybe this would have a chance in hell of working. As it stands I suspect the defense attorneys got Hitman and Manhunt mixed up and were forced to run with it. Ridiculous. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by keiichimorisato: Honestly, isn't it common sense to sneak up behind someone for a clean and unsuspected attack? Maybe it's all those ninja... more » | Other threads
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tragedy
15-Year-Old Killed For Not Passing Game
When 15-year-old Olivier Baptiste refused to hand over the video game he was playing to his 18-year-old friend William Suarez, Suarez pulled out a .32-caliber Smith and Wesson from his waistband and shot Baptiste in the head. This according to police, who have charged the alleged killer with manslaughter, illegal possession of a firearm, assault with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.Witnesses told authorities that Suarez then put the gun down on the kitchen counter and began saying, "This just didn't happen," according to court documents.
Sounds like one seriously screwed-up individual right there. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Baramos: Few questions: 1. What drugs were he on? 2. Why did he have a .32 caliber Smith and Wesson shoved in his... more » | Other threads
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crime
Mortal Kombat Murder A Misnomer
Some may remember the horrific murder of a seven-year-old girl last December. Supposedly, her death was caused by the girl's 16-year-old babysitter, Heather Trujillio, and her 17-year-old boyfriend, Lamar Roberts, when they acted out "Mortal Kombat style" fighting moves on her after having played the game, eventually killing her. Now, a statement from Garcia's aunt and former stepmother has suggested that video games had very little to do with the death, and it was the negative influence of Roberts that led her to commit such a heinous crime: More »
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By torifComment by sudz: THE PARENTS ARE NEVER AT FAULT/sarcasm off Seriously, these kids werent beat enough growing up. 1 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Game Obsession Blamed in Xbox Baby Murder Trial
Video game obsession is what lead to the beating death of 17-month-old Alayiah Turman, an Assistant District Attorney said yesterday in the closing arguments of Tyrone Spellman's murder trial. More »
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Comment by big-mama: Seriously, I don't even care if this nut was obsessed, he bashed this little girl head in. I mean, it doesn't... more » | Other threads
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crime
GameStop Manager Killed During Robbery
A robbery at the GameStop on Cobb Parkway South in Marietta, Georgia left the store manger dead. A man apparently entered the store around closing time, waited for the last of the customers to leave, and then pulled a gun. Using duct tape the suspect tied up the store manager, Matthew Chery, as well as a fellow employee, as well as the employee's father who arrived during the robbery to pick up his child from work. The suspect escaped with video games, DVDs, and consoles, leaving the three bound with tape over their mouths. Between the time the robber left and the police arrived, the 21 year-old store manager had died, possibly as a result of the duct tape gag, though police are still investigating. The suspect fled the seen with his loot, stealing Matthew Cherry's red 2004 Honda Civic LX in the process. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by DJNotorious: As a Assistant Manager of a GameStop on the East Coast, I was saddened when I learned of this news... more » | Other threads
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law and order: ps3
PS3 Kills Xbox 360
Like a bad Sunday afternoon rerun of a Poroit, this mystery starts off with the usual suspects: kids, a confined PS3, an exposed XBOX 360, and mucking around on a typical morning. This, of course, becomes a recipe for murder and as John Davidson finds out that the motive was simply one entertainment unit wasn't big enough for the both of them. As one child accidently turns on the PS3 while the Xbox is being actively played, unforeseen events unfold: More » -
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murder
EB Clerk Murdered
A San Antonio EB Games Clerk ws found dead in the store Monday afternoon, police there said.
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Comment by Chaosstem: I believe that this murder was a shameless waste of a young life. What really concerns me is the... more » | Other threads
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By Mike FaheyComment by edsperkins: This isn't a matter of personal responsibility at all. The radio station and DJ's by sponsoring the... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Torokun: Wow... I actually cried a bit reading this story... If you are still against death penalty after reading stories... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Candle: Max(x) Barry's books are fantastic. Other coworkers of mine noticed it was getting a little Jen Government, too... more » | Other threads
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By kotaku.comComment by ablemancain: Check out the cover of the Toronto Sun. VIDEO GAME KILLER 'Colombine Massacre' was gunman's favourite before he went on... more » | Other threads
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By kotaku.comComment by cybermansa: I am Black. In response to the discussions about racism above. I'd like to state that this post seems filled... more » | Other threads
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valve
John Mark Karr and The G Man: Separated At Birth?
After a few days of being sufficiently creeped out by alleged murderer/confirmed whack ball John Mark Karr, I finally realized who he reminded me of: the mysterious G Man from first-person shooter Half-Life. Since we're talking about the disturbing murder of a 6-year old girl we'll refrain from anything even remotely related to light-hearted discussion. We will however give credit where credit is due: Valve clearly has some of the best character artists in the business. They know creepy. More » -
crime
Breaking: Xbox Murder Verdict In
The three men accused of planning the revenge killing of six people over an Xbox video game were convicted of first-degree murder a few minutes ago. More »
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Comment by El Patricko: If you want to see this movie rent "Bully" and pretend there is an Xbox involved. more » | Other threads
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gta
GTA Defense Rejected
Thank God the people are as reasonable as you and I. A jury of them just convicted a 20-year-old of capital murder for killing three Alabama police officers, rejecting his idiotic claims that GTA made him do it. Good for them. More »
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