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They Break the News, I Break it Again!

July ends with a Bang as we learn that video gaming is a serious hazard to your health! No joke - it causes cancer, emphysema, strokes, violence and severe posterior cramping. Plus we've got everybody's favorite feature... the PCData hit list. Come on in and revel in the nonsense of it all.

Game Quote of the Week: "To the abyss with thee!" ~Christof, Vampire: TMR
"SHUT-UP!" ~Me, Game Reviewer

Download the PDF report here.

The American Medical Association released a study last week indicating that violent content indeed causes increased violence among youngsters. They cited film, television and video games as the primary culprits. One so-called "expert" actually stated: "Violent media should have warning labels like on cigarettes!"

My local Wisconsin paper ran the story showcasing a large screenshot of Mortal Kombat, thus indicating that only 10 year old coin-ops are the real danger here. I thereby urge all of my readers to AVOID MORTAL KOMBAT LIKE THE PLAGUE! Play something wholesome instead, like Soldier of Fortune, Grand Theft Auto, Kingpin or Postal.