Articles related to "Violent Video Games"

Conventional wisdom has it that young people playing video games will turn their brains to mush and become violent monsters; that's not necessarily so say new studies.

Researchers at Middlesex University in England found that MMORPG players are more relaxed during and after play sessions.

Like most things that appeal to teens, the most outrageous games are the most popular. Unfortunately, that often means more extreme and more realistic violent content.

Your professor wants you to include a literature review in your paper, and you have no idea what to do. Here's what a lit review is and how to write one.

There are many good games to pick up on the Xbox 360's Live Arcade service. Speedball 2 is one that seemed to fall by the wayside.

A Minnesota law against violent video games is struck down and the state of Illinois is forking over more than half a million dollars to the game industry.

The ESRB has ratings for all videogames. Parents can use this system to decide whether certain games are appropriate for their children.

What if, when Barack Obama takes office, he initiated a ban of violent media? A ban on such a tentative subject would have huge political and economic issues.

The American culture has glorified violence, thus leading to the desensitization of violent acts.

Descriptive essays, argumentitive essays, English essays and college admissions essays all need a good essay outline. Follow these steps to craft a solid outline.

Doug Lowenstein, head of the main video game lobby group since 1994, has resigned.

Summer has come, the air is warm, the pool is cool, but it's raining outside. Enjoy these ideas for cheap ways to have as much fun on rainy days as in the sun.

A recent law banning video games and violence and violent computer games has created a video game controversy in Venezuela. The "war" ban triggers a host of questions.

Mastering the art of academic writing is no easy task. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind that will make the learning process easier.

Many men born under the Scorpio sign -- as well as other signs -- enjoy being pursued by women. Here is the key to their heart.

Was June video game violence month?

A sequel to the graphically violent Manhunt was announced this week. Given Nintendo of America's history of family friend games, this comes as a shock.

There are video games aimed at nursery aged kids but are they really suitable? Should preschoolers and young children be allowed to play DS, PSP, or console video games?

The Yule season encourages marketing contrarians to create ads that go against the traditional tide.

Persuasive speech and essay topics can be fun! Here are some good persuasive topics for speeches and essays that will be fun to work with.

For media studies papers and speeches, try using a topic related to politics, sex and violence in the media, or representations of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

Raising independent thinkers is an ongoing process, but you can get started today.

Game companies are coming out with a host of video games aimed at teaching children social, intellectual and emotional skills.

In the past century, violent school crimes have been committed more and more frequently. How do these crimes compare, and what were their consequences?

School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.

Technology and our nation's youth are increasingly accessing technology that is created by grups ("grown-ups"). The article looks at consequences and solutions.

Teenagers are impressed by flashy cars, speed & drivers who appear to own the road. Parents prone to road rage set a dangerous example for impressionable young motorists.

There are ways to circumvent the negative effects of media on children by encouraging healthy, inspiring activity, free from toy commercials and holiday marketing.